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The Shadow Over the Seine

Sherlock Holmes - The Secret Letters (Sherlock Holmes: The Secret Letters Book 1)

by Alistair Croft

★★★★★5.03 confirmed internal ratings

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Following his supposed death at the Reichenbach Falls, Sherlock Holmes lives in secrecy under the identity of Harald Sigurdson. His latest investigation takes him to Paris, where a network of master forgers is flooding the art world with flawless imitations of priceless masterpieces. What begins as an inquiry into forged paintings soon reveals a far-reaching conspiracy stretching across Europe.

Hidden workshops, secret auctions, coded messages, and mysterious allies lead Holmes ever closer to an unseen organization whose influence reaches far beyond the galleries of Paris. As trusted friends become targets and new enemies emerge from the shadows, Holmes realizes that the city is only the beginning. The trail now leads toward Rome—and to secrets that may prove far more dangerous than the forged works themselves.

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A sophisticated Sherlock Holmes mystery in the classic tradition, blending historical intrigue, careful deduction, and international conspiracy.

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A sophisticated Sherlock Holmes mystery in the classic tradition, blending historical intrigue, careful deduction, and international conspiracy.

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AuthorAlistair Croft
GenreMystery, Thriller & Suspense
LanguageEnglish
ASINB0H85K34KY
Rating5.0 / 5
StatusLIVE

Confirmed Reader Feedback

3 confirmed reader reviews.

5.0

Enjoyed Book

I enjoyed this book that was based on what happened in the time that Sherlock was presumed dead after he went over the falls. I liked the concept of a forged art mystery that hinted at something bigger. The writing was well done and the characters were well painted. There was an air of suspense and mystery through out the book. I also felt the character of Sherlock was just as you would picture him to be.

5.0

An entertaining and well-crafted mystery

What I liked most was the Paris setting. The art world, forged masterpieces, and hidden conspiracies created an atmosphere that felt both elegant and suspenseful. I found myself trying to solve the mystery alongside Holmes, but the twists kept surprising me in the best way.

5.0

A moody, atmospheric Holmes tale set in the "missing years"

I'm a longtime Holmes fan, and I'll admit pastiches make me wary — easy to nail the mannerisms, hard to nail the magic. This one mostly gets it right.