Bøker av Charles Veley

Diamonds can be deadly. October 1897.  Diamond mogul Cecil Rhodes wants Sherlock Holmes to break up a smuggling ring. Lucy James is preoccupied with her role as an actress and her upcoming wedding. And then, London's most infamous murderer makes a most unwelcome entrance.  The Baker street team soon find themselves enmeshed in a deadly conspiracy, with tentacles that reach far beyond the shadows of Whitechapel. Lucy and Holmes will need more than their usual deductive brilliance to defeat their latest adversary, or else the case of the Ripper will be their last.If you love a strong heroine, a touch of romance, and a classic Holmes, you're going to love this fast-paced adventure.   The Sherlock and Lucy Series has been recommended by the Library of Clean Reads.

A young woman begs Sherlock Holmes to help find her missing fiancé, but the great detective makes an uncharacteristic mistake. Then Sherlock's daughter, Lucy James, takes on a missing person case of her own.But Lucy must also keep a vicious criminal away from Becky, Lucy's ten-year-old sister-in-law, and little Becky soon becomes dangerously involved in both cases. No one foresees the devastating news that Sherlock Holmes has been murdered. The newest adventure in this popular mystery series takes us from the Old Bailey courthouse and the seacoast lairs of smugglers to a grand British country estate and the posh financial headquarters of Lloyd's of London. For Watson, Sherlock and Lucy, survival will require valor, sacrifice, and acts that go far, far outside the law.

In the heart of Victorian London, two intertwined quests for truth and justice come together in an enthralling tale of mystery, heritage, and fate...London, 1895: American actress Lucy James, with the soul of an explorer, arrives in London to unravel the tangled roots of her lineage. Her painstakingly gathered clues have led her to a safe deposit box within the esteemed Capital and Counties Bank. Teaming up with her trusted friend, Johnny Rockefeller, they daringly attempt to unveil her past. However, fate has other plans as they inadvertently entangle themselves with genuine bank robbers, casting a shadow of grave danger over their expedition.Simultaneously, Sherlock Holmes is embroiled in a peculiar case. A promising young man's life has been inexplicably snuffed out, leaving behind only the enigma of a mysterious woman with perplexing intentions. As Holmes pieces the puzzle together, he's summoned to thwart a heist at the very bank tied to the murder, and where he keeps his personal accounts.Can Lucy navigate through peril to uncover the secrets of her heritage? Will Holmes, with Watson's loyal aid, unravel the web of deceit and prevent a heist? The Crown Jewel Mystery is a tantalizing dance of intrigue and danger, perfect for those who hold a soft spot for classic detective tales infused with heart and soul.This novella-length prequel to the Sherlock and Lucy Mystery Series encapsulates the essence of classic detective tales, blending suspense with heartfelt human connections, while introducing readers to the rich tapestry of Victorian London. The Crown Jewel Mystery honors the essence of the revered originals while inviting us to embrace new faces, evolved relationships, and enthralling mysteries.