Dreaming Spies

Author: Laurie R. King

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  • : $19.99 AUD
  • : 9780749018214
  • : Allison & Busby, Limited
  • : Allison & Busby, Limited
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  • : 0.266
  • : November 2015
  • : 198mm X 129mm
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  • : 19.99
  • : November 2015
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  • : Laurie R. King
  • : Mary Russell & Sherlock Holmes
  • : Paperback
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  • : English
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Description

A New York Times Bestselling AuthorAfter a lengthy case in India, Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes sail for California to deal with family business, breaking up the voyage with a sojourn in southern Japan. Russell looks forward to a change of focus and a chance to travel to a location Holmes has not visited. But aboard the ship, intrigue stirs almost immediately. Holmes recognizes a suspected blackmailer, and Russell is befriended by a young Japanese woman who seems not what she claims to be.

Awards

Shortlisted for CrimeFest Kobo eDunnit Award 2016.

Reviews

'A story that keeps the reader enthralled... one of the most consistently outstanding mystery series out there. Any time spent with the Russell-Holmes duo is a delight' Booklist 'intricate mystery' Historical Novels Review

Author description

LAURIE R. KING has been writing crime fiction since 1987 and won many awards for her work in fiction including the prestigious John Creasey Dagger, the Edgar, the Nero and Macavity Awards. Her background includes such diverse interests as Old Testament theology and construction work, and she is the author of highly praised stand-alone suspense novels and a contemporary mystery series, as well as the Mary Russell & Sherlock Holmes series. She lives in North California. Follow her on Twitter: @LaurieRKing Follow Mary Russell's tweets: @mary_russell Author's Website: www.laurierking.com