If you're looking for a smart, funny mystery, this is the book for you. Thanks to its combination of humor, thrill, and readability, I tore straight through this novel. I'm not normally a big historical fiction fan, but this story pulled me right in. The 1888 England setting is atmospheric and interesting, and is pleasantly reminiscent of other mysteries like Sherlock Holmes. The main characters, Lavender and Brown, are the novel's high point--their dynamic is endlessly amusing, especially when you add up-and-coming detective Rose McCarthy to the mix. J.S. Neely is a talented debut author, and I highly recommend this book!
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Welcome to the crazy world of Lavender and Brown!
'It gave me such Sherlock Holmes nostalgia.' - Nadeen.
'I LOVE this book! I was absolutely blown away!' - Jotate123.
Meet James Lavender: Being able to tell when people are lying must be the ideal gift for the private detective. Well, not if your name is James Lavender – lazy, self-entitled, impossible to deal with; and they're not even his worst qualities!
Meet Sydney Brown: James’ beleaguered pie-and-pint-loving business partner. He’s the only person in the world who knows James’ secret. He’s honest, trustworthy, and thick-skinned – well, he has to be!
Meet Rose McCarthy: A beautiful actress and pushy apprentice figure who walks into their detective agency requesting a job. James is not going to stand for that, is he?
Meet Mrs Wilkins: James Lavender’s poor housekeeper. Don’t worry, she gives as much as she takes. Whether it’s throwing mops or shoes at her uncaring employer. She always wins in the end.
The plot? Oh, didn’t you hear? The Lavender and Brown detective agency stands on the edge of bankruptcy. Surely, the small matter of a missing gardener’s not going to prevent that, is it?
Set in the year 1888 in the historic city of York. It’s a satisfying whodunnit mystery series, featuring a host of riotous characters and farcical comic situations. Let the chaos begin!
Time to unlock your inner Sherlock with this hilarious historical mystery!
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