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Immerse yourself in a gripping historical mystery with 'The Devil's Blaze', a remarkable detective novel set in the heart of London during World War II. As the year is 1943, the city is plunged into chaos as prominent figures in science and the military mysteriously burst into flames. This chilling phenomenon raises fears of a new German terror weapon that could turn the tide of war. The desperate government turns to the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, whose unparalleled skills and keen intellect are needed to unravel this horrifying mystery.
Holmes forms an uneasy alliance with the brilliant yet menacing Professor James Moriarty, well-known yet notoriously enigmatic. Although he appears respectable, Moriarty is the mastermind of a vast criminal empire, and Holmes suspects he has his own agenda in this intriguing investigation. As the duo delves deeper into the sinister plot of incendiary murders, the tension escalates into a thrilling confrontation – a duel to the death where only one can survive.
'The Devil's Blaze' is a page-turner that combines elements of classic detective fiction with a riveting narrative, perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes and thrilling wartime tales. This brand new paperback edition is published by Birlinn and comes complete with an ISBN of 9781846975974.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9781846975974
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Birlinn
Description:
London, 1943.
Across the city prominent figures in science and the military are bursting into flame and being incinerated. Convinced that the Germans have deployed a new terror weapon, a desperate government turns to the one man who can track down the source of this dreadful menace - Sherlock Holmes.
The quest for a solution drives Holmes into an uneasy alliance with the country’s most brilliant scientific genius, Professor James Moriarty. Only Holmes knows that, behind his façade of respectability, Moriarty is the mastermind behind a vast criminal empire. As they pursue the trail of incendiary murders, Holmes is quite sure that the professor is playing a double game and that there lies ahead a duel to the death which they cannot both survive.
Holmes forms an uneasy alliance with the brilliant yet menacing Professor James Moriarty, well-known yet notoriously enigmatic. Although he appears respectable, Moriarty is the mastermind of a vast criminal empire, and Holmes suspects he has his own agenda in this intriguing investigation. As the duo delves deeper into the sinister plot of incendiary murders, the tension escalates into a thrilling confrontation – a duel to the death where only one can survive.
'The Devil's Blaze' is a page-turner that combines elements of classic detective fiction with a riveting narrative, perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes and thrilling wartime tales. This brand new paperback edition is published by Birlinn and comes complete with an ISBN of 9781846975974.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9781846975974
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Birlinn
Description:
London, 1943.
Across the city prominent figures in science and the military are bursting into flame and being incinerated. Convinced that the Germans have deployed a new terror weapon, a desperate government turns to the one man who can track down the source of this dreadful menace - Sherlock Holmes.
The quest for a solution drives Holmes into an uneasy alliance with the country’s most brilliant scientific genius, Professor James Moriarty. Only Holmes knows that, behind his façade of respectability, Moriarty is the mastermind behind a vast criminal empire. As they pursue the trail of incendiary murders, Holmes is quite sure that the professor is playing a double game and that there lies ahead a duel to the death which they cannot both survive.