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1868 England. Sherlock Holmes, age 14, unexpectedly summers with Farnham relations and befriends orphan Matt. Why does a dark cloud float from a corpse covered in red boils? Sherlock fights, runs, gets caught, drugged, whipped, ordered killed; defending bystander is fatally knifed. Americans logical tutor Amycus Crowe and daughter Virginia in well-fitting breeches help.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Young Sherlock Holmes faces dark mysteries in Victorian England.
Who is this book for?
If you're captivated by young Sherlock Holmes adventures filled with mystery and historical detail, this book will pull you right into the 1868 Victorian era. The story combines the thrill of detective work with the intrigue of family secrets and emerging friendships, making it perfect for readers who love a clever puzzle set against a richly detailed backdrop.