The Cursed Writer

The Baker Street Mysteries

The Cursed Writer

by Holly Hepburn

Pub DateOct 17 2024

Boldwood Books

General Fiction \(Adult\)|. Historical Fiction|. Mystery & Thrillers

Boldwood Books and Netgalley provided me with a copy of The Cursed Writer for the purpose of this review.

When did you realize there was something wrong?

When the screaming began…

Harriet White is not new to odd correspondence. Ensconced in the basement of the Baker Street building society, her job is to reply to the mail they receive on behalf of Sherlock Holmes.

In spite of the abundance of letters to the fictional sleuth, telegrams are rare. Therefore, when she receives one describing the grave condition of celebrated author Philip St John, she is intrigued. The writer describes St John as being consumed by terror, seeing ghostly apparitions on the fens, and only at ease in the company of his loyal wolfhound.

Harry soon finds herself in Cambridgeshire as Holmes’ assistant. Thurmwell Manor residents believe their master is cursed. Harry is sure there must be a logical explanation, but inside the echoey halls of the grand gothic house, her confidence in science and reason begin to crumble.

Will Harry be able to solve the mystery before the fens claim their next victim?

I give The Cursed Writer five out of five stars!

Happy Reading!