The Misplaced Physician
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- 10,99 €
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- 10,99 €
Publisher Description
When Doctor John H. Watson is kidnapped while Sherlock Holmes is out of the country, private investigators Timothy Badger and Benjamin Watson must find the missing physician . . .
London, 1895. Former Baker Street Irregular Timothy Badger and his partner in detection Benjamin Watson are in a spin: the eminent Dr John H. Watson has been kidnapped! The physician was enjoying a glass of sherry at his Baker Street residence before being bundled away in a barouche coach wearing only one slipper. Did Dr Watson know his captor, and where is he now? Could the mysterious ransom notes arriving in the post hold the answer?
With their mentor Sherlock Holmes out of the country, recovering the missing doctor could well be the biggest case the intrepid duo is ever likely to face . . . and if they don't do so quickly, it could be their last!
An intriguing Victorian mystery full of shenanigans, humor, and twists featuring a cast of eccentric characters led by two exciting, unconventional detectives mentored by Sherlock Holmes - perfect for fans of Charles Finch and Anne Perry.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Westerson's dreary third mystery featuring the young protégés of Sherlock Holmes (after The Mummy of Mayfair) is hampered by an easy-to-solve puzzle and underdeveloped characters. Tim Badger, a former member of Holmes's young Baker Street Irregulars crew, runs a detective agency with his partner, Ben Watson, in Victorian London. The junior gumshoes get their most personal case yet when they learn that Dr. Watson has been kidnapped. With Holmes unavailable, they set off to rescue him, soon finding evidence that the doctor knew his abductor. Badger also interviews Watson's neighbors, who may have witnessed the crime, but they're strangely evasive. Then a ransom note arrives at Watson's home, seeking £500 for his safe return. Westerson strikes a light, goofy tone, but the lack of suspense—there's never much doubt that Watson will be returned safe and sound—and flat characterizations do little to make this stand out in the crowded field of Holmes pastiches. Readers intrigued by the premise would be better served by Nancy Springer's Enola Holmes series.
