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Death in the Harem

By: Susan Knight
Narrated by: Michael Langan
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What's behind a series of mysterious deaths among the favourite concubines of Sultan of Turkey, Abdul Hamid II? Suspecting a plot against himself, the Sultan has called on Sherlock Holmes to investigate. However, as a man, the detective is clearly unable to penetrate the exotic enclosed world of the harem, so he reluctantly enlists the help of his landlady, Mrs Hudson. Together with Dr Watson, they travel across Europe by Orient Express to Constantinople, on the way encountering Holmes's old enemy, Baron Mauterpuis.

Once ensconced in the harem, Mrs Hudson has to adjust to the strange new world she finds there, rife with jealousy and superstition. Holmes has assured her that she is in no danger, but, while trying to unravel the tangled web around the deaths of the concubines, Mrs Hudson uncovers some alarming evidence regarding the Baron, that puts her in mortal danger.

The medley of characters in this engrossing novel includes the formidable Abdul Hamid II himself, the sweet young Princess Naime, a glowering eunuch called Bashir, Mrs Hudson's lively little French maid Madeleine, a Russian diva, a homely English governess, a malevolent little boy and a tiger named Guzellik.

©2024 Susan Knight (P)2024 MX Publishing International Mystery & Crime Mystery Traditional Detectives Detective
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A little different from the usual Holmes mysteries which are usually narrated from Watson's POV. This time it's Mrs Hudson who takes front stage. A good enough story, but it would have benefitted from some serious editing, as parts of the description were overlong and irrelevent. Narration was competent, although Mrs Hudson's voice did start to grate a little towards the end.

An entertaining Holmes tale

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Not a real Sherlock tale, but a good read anyway.
Author did a good job of keeping the interest in the storyline.
Narration was excellent.

A good tale

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Would do Agatha Christie proud Great use of culture education plenty of thrills Glad I have found this writer to read more

Great education suspense thriller

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I enjoyed the story it was a bit long in some areas but I persevered

The Harem

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