{"product_id":"sherlock-holmes-and-the-rosetta-stone-mystery-paperback","title":"Sherlock Holmes and the Rosetta Stone Mystery - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLinda Stratmann\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSherlock Holmes' earliest case has been uncovered! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle, Anthony Horowitz and classic crime fiction.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBefore Dr Watson, there was Mr Stamford...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLondon, 1876\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMr Stamford meets Sherlock Holmes while studying at St Bartholomew's Medical College in London. With his intense stare and unorthodox methods of doing things, Holmes has already gained a reputation as an eccentric but brilliant man. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen suspected intruders are sighted at the British Museum, Holmes is called upon to give his opinion of what happened. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut before he can come to any conclusions, something horrifying happens - one of the great treasures of the world, the priceless Rosetta Stone, is stolen from the museum. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe thieves have left a note demanding a ransom. And if it is not fulfilled they threaten to cast the Stone into the ocean so it can never be found again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the police on the wrong track, it is down to Holmes to solve the complex case. And when the burglary case turns into a murder investigation, it becomes a race against time before more victims are killed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE ROSETTA STONE MYSTERY is the first Victorian crime thriller in the Early Casebook of Sherlock Holmes series.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'The \u003cb\u003ewelcome return of London's most famous detective\u003c\/b\u003e! Linda \u003cb\u003eStratmann expertly channels the literary style of Conan Dole\u003c\/b\u003e in bringing Sherlock Holmes back to life, his exploits seen through the eyes of a young medical student who becomes Holmes's companion in his early days, before Dr Watson assumed journal duties. This time it's the eerie disappearance of the fabled Rosetta Stone from the British Museum, and \u003cb\u003eHolmes fans won't be disappointed\u003c\/b\u003e with this \u003cb\u003epage-turning\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003efaithful \u003c\/b\u003ereawakening of their favourite sleuth.' - \u003cb\u003eDavid Field, author of the Jack and Esther Enright Victorian Mystery series\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Linda Stratmann is \u003cb\u003erenowned for her knowledge of the Victorian period\u003c\/b\u003e and this skill is apparent in the \u003cb\u003eauthenticity\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eof the historical detail\u003c\/b\u003e in this book. The \u003cb\u003eplot is convincing\u003c\/b\u003e as a Holmes' mystery and the \u003cb\u003echaracterisation is excellent\u003c\/b\u003e. The introduction of Stamford as \u003cb\u003ean engaging new narrator\u003c\/b\u003e is a brilliant innovation, which works better than contemporary attempts to replicate the narrative style of Doctor Watson. This mystery is \u003cb\u003ethe most authentic recreation of a Sherlock Holmes story that I have read\u003c\/b\u003e. A \u003cb\u003efascinating read\u003c\/b\u003e, which I recommend' - \u003cb\u003eCarol Westron for\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMystery People\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Hats off, then, to Linda Stratmann for her rather wonderful Sherlock Holmes and the Rosetta Stone Mystery. The Sherlock Holmes she presents us with is a convincing representation of Arthur Conan Doyle's and the style is remarkably similar.'\u003cb\u003e - Tom Williams for \u003ci\u003eHistoria\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE EARLY CASEBOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOOK 1: Sherlock Holmes and the Rosetta Stone Mystery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOOK 2: Sherlock Holmes and the Explorers' Club\u003cbr\u003eBOOK 3: \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eSherlock Holmes and the Ebony Idol\u003cbr\u003eBOOK 4: Sherlock Holmes and the Persian Slipper\u003cbr\u003eBOOK 5: Sherlock Holmes and the Legend of the Great Auk\u003cbr\u003eBOOK 6: Sherlock Holmes and the Duelling Dukes\u003cbr\u003eBOOK 7: Sherlock Holmes and the Mycroft Incident\u003cbr\u003eBOOK 8: Sherlock Holmes and the Cabinet of Wonders\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 236\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 25, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47497104621789,"sku":"9781800553897","price":22.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/rHCoaQ8Ky_9781800553897.webp?v=1771979972","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/sherlock-holmes-and-the-rosetta-stone-mystery-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}