Castle Shade: The intriguing mystery for Sherlock Holmes fans

Queen Marie of Roumania needs Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes' services to investigate a mysterious threat at Bran castle, on the border with Transylvania. A young girl is involved, so the pair set out to investigate the mystery in a land of long memory and hidden corners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 20 January 2022
Publisher: Allison & Busby

Queen Marie of Roumania, a direct descendant of both Victoria, Empress of the British Empire, and Alexander II, Tsar of Russia, finds herself in a desperate situation. She urgently seeks the assistance of Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes. The Queen, renowned for her captivating beauty and remarkable transformation of Roumania into a formidable force, extends an invitation to the duo to visit Bran castle, an ancient fortress situated on the border with the newly reclaimed territory of Transylvania. The threat the Queen fears, though questionable, is nonetheless real: mysterious figures, enigmatic whispers, and dangers that may be mere coincidences. However, a young girl becomes entangled in the mystery, prompting Russell and Holmes to set aside their doubts and embark on a perilous investigation in a land steeped in history and adorned with hidden corners. From the eerie churchyards where shadows linger, they delve into the depths of this enigmatic land, determined to unravel the secrets that lie within.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780749027568