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A review by sashahc
The Affair of the Mysterious Letter by Alexis Hall

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Just finished Alexis Hall's "The Affair of the Mysterious Letter" and thoroughly enjoyed it.  An alternate universe Sherlock Holmes (Shaharazad Haas & John Wyndham) with more creepy myth and magic than you can throw a stick at.  They live at 221b Martyr's Walk and their landlady is a Mrs. Hive, a sentient collective of bees inhabiting a slowly rotting corpse.  Casual queer and trans rep, witty banter, and fisticuffs.  Highly recommend.