My latest book has the longest title of anything I’ve ever written: The Affair of the Incognito Tenant, a Mystery with Sherlock Holmes. It takes place in England 100 years ago, and is told from the point of view of a young widowed housekeeper who is involved in mysterious doings that turn out to include Sherlock Holmes.
In 1903, widowed Charlotte Dodson’s livelihood is threatened by sinister events that converge on the little Sussex village where she is housekeeper at a small manor.
The villagers whisper that a vampire is on the loose. A man famed for evil has escaped from Dartmoor prison, and is drawn to the area. The legendary Orb of Kezir is sought by someone who wants the fabulous jewel at all costs.
And the mysterious Mr. Sigerson is somehow linked to these events.
Charlotte finds herself at the center of a black conspiracy, with that which she holds most dear endangered, and the man she comes to know as Sherlock Holmes is the only one who can help her.
Readers say:
“…The time and place and a number of very interesting characters are beautifully caught by the author, and soon a mysterious death (and other curious incidents) move the story along nicely. Well done, Lora Roberts!”
-Al Hubin
“What is so wonderful about the author and the book is that my interest quickly became total immersion in a story that features a strong female who could easily rival Sherlock’s powers of deduction, and yet, she maintains all the fabulous characteristics that make her a true-to-life female, not just a stereotype. The story line has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing and enough suspense to keep you engaged. The characters are all quite believable and it is easy to fit yourself into their life and times. Very good book and one I recommend.”
-Murder and Mayhem Bookclub
So that’s what I’ve been up to for the last little while. I’ve put a few paragraphs about the inspiration for The Affair of the Incognito Tenant in with my other ramblings on various topics. Please browse around. Help yourself to any snacks you might find. And don’t forget—all my Liz Sullivan books are available as e-books from Belgrave House.