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Sherlock Holmes and the Mistress of History

By: Jonathan Orr-Stav
Narrated by: Nick Cracknell
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Galvanised by a throwaway remark about an enigmatic inscription found at an ancient Egyptian turquoise mine, Holmes embarks in 1911 on a year-long quest to the Holy Land and the Sinai Desert in pursuit of the origins of the world’s first alphabet—and thereby, of Western literacy itself. A case with no villain, or client, "Sherlock Holmes and the Mistress of History" is a must-listen for fans of historical fiction, Holmesian adventures, and lovers of linguistic and archaeological puzzles.

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Historical International Mystery & Crime Mystery Private Investigators Traditional Detectives Sherlock Holmes

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“A fresh and clever take on the Holmes canon.” – The Strand Magazine

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