Book Info
Name of Book : Sherlock Holmes and The Explorers' Club
Author : Linda Stratmann
Publisher : Sapere Books
Publication Date : 12 January, 2022
No. of Pages : 237
Format : E Book
Why did I choose the book?
I have already read books by Linda Stratmann which were really good. So, there was no question of missing Sherlock Holmes and The Explorers' Club as soon as it was available on Netgalley.
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Author Introduction
Born in the City of Leicester, Linda's parents were in the tailoring trade, and belonged to the Orthodox Jewish community. Her love affair with the printed word probably started when she was two, when she eagerly absorbed the alphabet as taught to her by her mother. The scribbling of poems and stories certainly dates back as early as six, and Linda's first efforts at a novel from the age of eleven. Stratmann attended Medway Street Infants and Junior School, in the days of the eleven plus, and from there she went to Wyggeston Girls Grammar School.
From the early 70s Linda was very active in science fiction fandom, attending a great many conventions. In 2001, she left the civil service, and in 2002 was commissioned to write her first published book on the history of chloroform.
Since then Linda have written several more books on historical true crime, and three biographies; also two crime fiction series set in Victorian England featuring female sleuths, Frances Doughty and Mina Scarletti. Stratmann have been a member of the Crime Writers Association since 2004 and was elected Chair in 2019.
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Blurb
Holmes is faced with an unidentified body, a coded message, and multiple murders…
London, 1876
When the preserved foot of a dead man with extra toes arrives at St Bartholomew’s Medical College, the students are fascinated. However, despite this unusual feature being reported in the press, the man’s identity remains a mystery.
Intrigued by the puzzle, medical student Mr Stamford calls on his acquaintance Sherlock Holmes — an eccentric but brilliant young sleuth — to help him learn more about the deceased.
With only the man’s boots and a few possessions to examine, Holmes relishes the challenge. He soon finds a coded message hidden inside the man’s purse, which suggests a possible connection to criminals or spies.
Over the course of their investigations, Holmes’ and Stamford’s suspicions are strengthened when they learn of further shocking deaths. It soon becomes apparent that the men who died all belonged to the mysterious Explorers Club — and the lives of the remaining members may also be in danger.
Although the deaths look like accidents, Holmes is convinced that the men were murdered. And with conspiracy and intrigue lurking at every turn, he must now expose the secrets of the Explorers Club before the next member meets a grisly end…
My Opinion
Another book by Linda Stratmann full of adventure and mystery. The plot portrays a young Sherlock investigating some intriguing cases. A perfect page turner for Sherlock Holmes' lovers. The book can be referred to as new age adventures of Sherlock. The story hooks you up from the beginning and you cannot put it down until you reach the end. And as you begin to think that you have guessed the climax it takes a thrilling turn. I really liked the book and thoroughly enjoyed it.
I would, definitely, give the book 5 stars. Thanks to Netgalley and Sapere Books for providing me an opportunity to read and review the book.
Character Portrayal
Our protagonist, Sherlock Holmes rules the plot. But, his young assistant also has a considerable role to play. Tertiary characters are good and fit in their place.
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