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Bezig met laden... Watson on the Orient Expressdoor Anna Elliott, Charles Veley
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![]() Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. This series continues to deliver, lively and interesting segments. Nice historic touches like the new touch plate land mine and the Oriental Express and other Wagon-Lit regalia provide authentic Victorian bones for the storytelling. Bad guys galore and many dead bodies dropping hither and yon keep the sleuths sleuthing and this time feature Watson quite nicely. When a captive Dr. John Watson overheard an assassination plot, he escapes and makes the journey to Constantinople aboard the Orient Express. Sherlock Holmes and Lucy are not far behind, eager to have their friend safe. Layers of lies muddy the waters. Will they prevent death and keep themselves safe, or do they face too clever an enemy? Though I've read the first few books of this series, it has been some time since I've had the pleasure to join Sherlock Holmes and his daughter, Lucy, in an adventure. Although this would clearly have more impact read in order, it was not difficult to get up to speed. It was nice to see that Lucy has a husband who is her equal and supports the work she does with her father. This story alternates between Lucy's point of view and Watson's point of view. We jump into the action from pace one and the pace of the story never slows. The answers are cleverly woven into the story so when the answers are out forth it makes sense. For Sherlock Holmes fans looking for a fast-paced adventure with a nod to Agatha Christie, I wholeheartedly recommend this. I received a free copy through NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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A pernicious assassination plot. A devious decoy. And a transcontinental race against time to catch a killer . . .London, 1898. Held captive by a diabolical criminal mastermind and his gang of thugs, Watson overhears an assassination plot that not only endangers the life of Sherlock Holmes, but threatens to ignite a war. If he has any hope of foiling his kidnappers' nefarious plans, he must escape, and quickly. Eluding the familiar foe proves challenging, however. Watson is soon caught and awakens in jail, the prime suspect for two murders, dressed in the clothes of a missing man, one Lord Harwell. To save himself and prevent the assassination, Watson embarks on a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse that leads him on a harrowing journey to Constantinople aboard the famed Orient Express.Meanwhile, Sherlock and Lucy have been called upon to discern the whereabouts of the missing Lord Harwell. The stakes become much higher when Holmes discovers the missing man has ties to an important diplomatic negotiation in Constantinople. Just as he is pulled deeper into the investigation, Holmes receives a distressing telegram from Watson himself. He and Lucy quickly board the next outgoing Orient Express in hopes of rescuing Watson and preventing a gruesome act that could very well lead the nation to war.Success seems uncertain as the enemy looks to thwart their heroic efforts at every turn, and Watson, Holmes and Lucy become targets in an ever-more-sinister plan. Will three intrepid detectives stop the assassination and put its mastermind away for good? Or will it all be too little, too late?A thrilling and fast-paced take on a classic Sherlock who-done-it, complete with unexpected twists and turns, international intrigue, and historical events and settings. Watson on the Orient Express stays faithful to the spirit of the beloved original series and features a new dynamic and new characters that will please die-hard fans and new readers alike. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Dr Watson was kidnapped on the 7th July, by members of the criminal organisation, The Sons of Helios - headed by Lord Sonnebourne. He is lead to believe that there will be an assassination in Constantinople of an official in the French government, his guard, and Sherlock Holmes. But what can Watson do.
Meanwhile Lucy, Mycroft and Holmes are at the Harwell Estate in Kent, as Gerald, Lord Harwell has been declared missing, having not been seen since 24th June.
Is there a possibility that these two events are connected.
Another enjoyable and well-written mystery in this series with its cast of likeable and well-drawn characters. (It might be useful to read the Sons of Helios short story just for context).
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