Mrs Hudson and The Christmas Canary

Maximilian Cortado, a world-famous violinist, disappears in December in London. A basket containing a live hen is the only clue. Sherlock Holmes is more intrigued by a trivial incident in Sussex where someone is damaging Christmas trees intended for a local stately home. When asked to investigate a robbery carried out twenty-three years before, Mrs. Hudson sees an opportunity to assist. The Christmas Canary, a solid gold decoration of mesmerising beauty, hand-crafted for the fifth Lord Empingham, is at the centre of the mystery. Can Mrs. Hudson restore it to its perch before it's too late?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2022
Publisher: Canelo

Old lies, new threats. The chickens have come home to roost, and it's December in London. Maximilian Cortado, the world-famous violinist, has mysteriously disappeared, leaving only a basket containing a live hen as the sole clue. As the news spreads that several other prominent members of society have also received similar unexplained fowl deliveries, the situation takes a sinister turn.

Meanwhile, Sherlock Holmes' attention is drawn to a seemingly trivial incident in Sussex, where someone has been damaging Christmas trees intended for a local stately home. Despite his initial disinterest, he is approached by the wife of a famous artist, Mrs. Hudson, who seeks his help in investigating a robbery that occurred twenty-three years ago.

At the heart of this mystery lies the Christmas Canary, a solid gold decoration of mesmerizing beauty, hand-crafted for the fifth Lord Empingham. For years, it graced the top of the Christmas tree at Frawling Hall until its mystifying disappearance broke the seventh Lord's heart. Fowl deeds are afoot, but can Mrs. Hudson restore the canary to its perch before it's too late?

This captivating caper, based on the legend of Sherlock Holmes, is perfect for fans of M. R. C. Kasasian and M. C. Beaton. It delves into the depths of mystery, suspense, and intrigue, taking readers on a thrilling adventure through the streets of London. As the plot unfolds, the reader is left guessing and speculating until the very end, where all the pieces come together in a surprising and satisfying conclusion.

Weight: 252g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804361009