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The Mystery of the Misplaced Teaspoon
(2025)(Book 15 in the Gentleman Detective Mysteries series)
A novel by Evelyn James
‘One of the best pairings in Victorian detective fiction.’
When a dangerous stranger comes knocking on his door, one man discovers his treacherous past is back to haunt him…
Norwich 1900.Mr Vanderbilt is a self-made man with secrets. No one seems to know him well, not his friends, not his servants.
Then a stranger appears who knows all about Vanderbilt’s dark past. With his arrival, Vanderbilt is forced to face his demons and finds himself in fear for his very life.
Colonel Bainbridge stumbles into the middle of a mystery that began a whole continent away. He has the riddle of a dead man back from an ignoble grave to solve, and a killer to catch.
But his mind is distracted by his own secrets and the discovery of a new lead in the murder of his late detective partner has him chasing shadows.
Who is stalking Colonel Bainbridge and his niece, determined to prevent them from unravelling the mystery of the shooting of Houston Fairchild? And how far will they go to keep the truth from being told?
The Mystery of the Misplaced Teaspoon is the fifteenth novel featuring the unusual detective duo of Colonel Bainbridge and Victoria Bovington, in this satisfyingly funny murder mystery series by Evelyn James.
If you love quirky, cosy, detective partnerships, with Victorian flare and a hint of humour then you’ll love Evelyn James’ latest light-hearted murder mystery series.
Buy The Mystery of the Misplaced Teaspoon and begin your new crime solving adventure with the irrepressible Bainbridge and Victoria today!
What readers are saying about the Gentleman Detective Mysteries
‘Highly atmospheric and exciting.’
‘Loved it. Well written, exciting. Lovely detective relationship between uncle and niece. Will definitely read the rest of series.’
‘I love Evelyn James' Clara Fitzgerald series so gave A Gentleman Detective a chance and was not disappointed.’
Genre: Historical Mystery
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