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Inquisitive and observant, Dora dreams of escaping her aristocratic country life to solve mysteries alongside Sherlock Holmes. So when she learns that the legendary detective might be her biological father, Dora jumps on the opportunity to travel to London and enlist his help in solving the mystery of her cousins ransomed love letters. But Dora arrives in London to devastating news Sherlock Holmes is dead. Her dreams dashed, Dora is left to rely on her witsand the assistance of an attractive yet enigmatic young detectiveto save her cousins reputation and help rescue a kidnapped heiress along the way. Steeped in Victorian atmosphere and intrigue, this gripping novel heralds the arrival of a fresh new voice in young adult literature. ,
About the Author
Check out www.leahscheier.com for more information!Leah Scheier was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. Leah works as a full-time pediatrician and mom to three daughters and twin boys. Her first novel, SECRET LETTERS (Hyperion/Disney) , received a starred review from School Library Journal and glowing reviews from Publishers Weekly, Booklist and VOYA. Her second novel, YOUR VOICE IS ALL I HEAR, (Sourcebooks Fire 2015) received a starred review from Booklist and praise from SLJ, VOYA and PW. RULES OF RAIN (Sourcebooks Fire 2017) was well reviewed by Kirkus, Booklist, and SLJ. Her fourth novel, THE LAST WORDS WE SAID (Simon &Schuster) is due to be released August 31, 2021 and tells the story of four Jewish teens in Atlanta and what happens when one of them disappears and they all blame themselves.
