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Dive into the intriguing world of Victorian England with *A Taste for Honey*, a captivating mystery novel that combines suspense and clever detective work. Join Sydney Silchester, a solitary beekeeper, and Mr. Mycroft, a brilliant character reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes, as they unravel the gruesome murder of their village's honey supplier. This gripping tale, published in 2019 by W W Norton & Company, spans 216 pages filled with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. As they navigate the complexities of human nature and the dark threats posed by an enigmatic villain, readers will be drawn into a narrative woven with rich historical detail and the sweet allure of honey. Explore themes of crime-solving, the bond between unlikely partners, and the relentless pursuit of justice in a bygone era. Perfect for fans of classic literature and modern thrillers alike, this book offers a unique combination of mystery and the timeless struggle between good and evil. Don’t miss out on this limited offering, now available with free shipping and quick delivery options. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Discover the magic of *A Taste for Honey* today, and experience a story that lingers long after the last page is turned.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781613161210
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 216
Description:
In the countryside of Victorian England, a recluse and a beekeeper team up to catch a cunning villain.In a quiet village far from the noise of Victorian London, Sydney Silchester lives the life of a recluse led by two passions: privacy and honey. He gives up the former only when his stores of the latter run low. But when his honey supplier is found stung to death by her hive, the search for a new beekeeper takes Sydney to Mr. Mycroft, a brilliant man who has retired to Sussex to take up precisely this occupation, and who shares many traits with the great detective, Sherlock Holmes. Upon hearing of the tragic death of the village™s other beekeeper, Mycroft, himself no stranger to crime-solving, immediately senses the bloody hand of murder. But what villain would have the mad intelligence to train an army of killer bees? With Sydney at his side, Mycroft embarks on a life-threatening search for the perpetrator of this most diabolical crime.Hailed by author, critic, and famed Sherlock Holmes scholar Christopher Morley as the only worthwhile continuation of the Holmes novels, A Taste for Honey is an engaging and terrifying mystery that proves enjoyable even to those with little to no knowledge of Doyle™s characters.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781613161210
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 216
Description:
In the countryside of Victorian England, a recluse and a beekeeper team up to catch a cunning villain.In a quiet village far from the noise of Victorian London, Sydney Silchester lives the life of a recluse led by two passions: privacy and honey. He gives up the former only when his stores of the latter run low. But when his honey supplier is found stung to death by her hive, the search for a new beekeeper takes Sydney to Mr. Mycroft, a brilliant man who has retired to Sussex to take up precisely this occupation, and who shares many traits with the great detective, Sherlock Holmes. Upon hearing of the tragic death of the village™s other beekeeper, Mycroft, himself no stranger to crime-solving, immediately senses the bloody hand of murder. But what villain would have the mad intelligence to train an army of killer bees? With Sydney at his side, Mycroft embarks on a life-threatening search for the perpetrator of this most diabolical crime.Hailed by author, critic, and famed Sherlock Holmes scholar Christopher Morley as the only worthwhile continuation of the Holmes novels, A Taste for Honey is an engaging and terrifying mystery that proves enjoyable even to those with little to no knowledge of Doyle™s characters.