Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of The Faceless Corpse - (Sherlock Holmes and the American Literati) by Daniel D Victor (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Dr. John H. Watson could not anticipate that a favour for the noted American mystery writer and forensic dentist, Rodrigues Ottolengui, would result in the discovery of a heinous murder. But that is what happens when in helping the American, Watson finds himself at a shooting match in a London villa that ultimately leads him to a charred corpse lying face down in a fireplace. With the members of a shooters club as suspects, Watson and Scotland Yard are quick to welcome Sherlock Holmes to the investigation. Relying on Ottolengui's help, the master detective uncovers the true story behind the horrible death.

Review Quotes

"Daniel Victor takes full advantage of the perfect backdrop for a murder mystery,

while bringing to his readers' attention another American writer whose neglect is undeserved. Highly recommended!"

-Tom Turley, author of Watson's Wives

"Victor excels at conjuring an eerie gothic ambience,

and his Holmes and Watson are far more convincing than those found in other pastiches."

-Publishers Weekly

"Daniel D. Victor deserves his fine reputation. . . .

He makes it look easy to master language as elegantly and as unpretentiously as he does."

-Historical Novel Society