Detective Duo Sabina Carpenter and John Quincannon solve Victorian San Francisco’s most challenging cases. Their current case: stop two sets of robberies in different parts of town. Can they unravel the truth despite odd connections, murder, and ‘Sherlock Holmes’?
Sabina is a compassionate and tough ‘New Woman’. John is equally at ease using his brain or his fists. Their relationship blends respect, potential for romance, and professional rivalry into a unique mix. Reading their cases is like a trip to old San Francisco. The reader can peer over John’s shoulder at the Barbary Coast or Sabina’s at the California Market. Bits of trivia also make the city feel real. Assorted characters like scuzy criminals and a suspicious lawyer create an interesting mystery for the detective duo. The intriguing, intelligent, and exasperating man who might be Sherlock Holmes is also a highlight. This could be a fun read for someone looking for a Victorian mystery, a mystery set in San Francisco, or Sherlock Holmes.
Reading suggestions: Other Victorian San Francisco mysteries such as No Comfort for the Lost by Nancy Herriman. Other Sherlock Holmes in the U.S. stories such as Sherlock Holmes and the Red Demon by Larry Millett.
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