Extraordinary Correspondence
Extraordinary Correspondence
A new game is afoot . . .
Sherlock Holmes’s No. 1 fan attempts to solve a murder - and drags his reluctant flat-mate with him, in the feelgood mystery of the Summer.
Sycamore Bell is obsessed with the world’s greatest (fictional) detective, and loves his job: answering the letters that arrive addressed to his hero at his employer’s Baker Street address.
Then a young girl writes from Texas begging Sherlock Holmes to save her father from death row, and Sycamore is convinced he can help. He knows all of his hero’s techniques, and now he has a chance to put them to the test.
When the case (inevitably) goes disastrously wrong, his new flatmate, James Watson, faces a dilemma: is it really his job to rescue Sycamore, solve the murder and generally save the day?
Extraordinary Correspondence is the debut novel from Robert Hutton. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Anthony Horowitz and Robert Thorogood, and lovers of TV shows Ludwig and Detectorists.
Reviews
This is a book to lift the spirits! It's a quirky, funny take on Sherlock, with a delightful twist at the end. Totally joyous.
A genuine delight. The perfect balance of mystery and humour, served up in a manner even Holmes would approve of.
A charming and joyful twist on the beloved world of Sherlock Holmes, Hutton's Extraordinary Correspondence (and its unlikely hero Sycamore Bell) is fiendishly moreish. Should everyone buy a copy? Elementary, dear reader.
I adored this book. Two unforgettable characters, a compulsive mystery, and a hugely enjoyable romp around London, EXTRAORDINARY CORRESEPONDENCE is pitch-perfect escapism.
EXTRAORDINARY CORRESPONDENCE is an absolutely fantastic book. Modern, witty, and full of charm, it does the impossible: offers a brand new take on Sherlock Holmes. Sycamore Bell is sure to be a fan favourite for mystery lovers - long may his adventures continue!
Propulsive, funny and genuinely twisty - a delightful modern tribute to Conan Doyle
Hugely entertaining and very funny. The launch of a brilliant new detective duo, sure to become a favourite for fans of mysteries both new and old. What a great book!
I loved this charming and quirky mystery. It's a lot of fun, exciting and compulsive
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