The Misplaced Physician - (Irregular Detective Mystery) by Jeri Westerson (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

A charming, witty, heartwarming, enthralling read-- "Booklist"

[Westerson] writes about Victorian street life and desperation in a pastiche relieved by humor. Suggest Vicki Delany's "Gemma Doyle" series as a read-alike-- "Library Journal on The Isolated Séance"

A heartwarming tale-- "Booklist on The Mummy of Mayfair"

An enjoyable Holmes pastiche whose many twists are complemented by pointed social commentary-- "Kirkus Reviews on The Isolated Séance"

Devotees of Alan Gordon's Fools' Guild mysteries will welcome this promising series-- "Publishers Weekly on Courting Dragons"

Highly enjoyable-- "Kirkus Reviews on The Mummy of Mayfair"

Jeri Westerson is at the top of her game-- "Louis Bayard, bestselling author of THE PALE BLUE EYE, on Courting Dragons"

Teems with authenticity of the period. Highly recommended-- "Historical Novels Review on The Isolated Séance"

The Tudor court as seen through the eyes of wily Will Somers, Henry VIII's jester, comes to vivid life in this sparkling mystery-- "C.W. Gortner, bestselling author of THE TUDOR SECRET, on Courting Dragons"

Westerson is a commanding author, who handles plot, setting, character and humour with equal polish . . . A thoroughly engaging read for the casual mystery buff and dedicated Sherlockian alike-- "Bonnie MacBird, author of the Sherlock Holmes Adventures"

Westerson is an imaginative storyteller who brings history, humor, hubris, and humanity to this inventive mystery-- "Booklist on The Isolated Séance"