This title is second in a thrilling fast-paced adventure series about Sherlock Holmes gang of street-urchin detectives. Holmes & Watson are out of town & its up to the Boys to rescue Mary from the clutches of her evil stepfather Marvin the Mystic. But Marvin is in cahoots with the dastardly Moriarty! Together they scheme to rob rich peoples houses while Marvin performs seances. The Boys know Mary will never be safe with Marvin on the loose so Rosie the little flower girl replaces Mary on stage in an attempt to reveal Marvins scam. But everything goes horribly wrong
- Marvin is murdered & Rosie kidnapped! In a race against time the Boys dash across London & with some help from Marys real father uncover the murderers & rescue their friend. This title is based on a popular 1980s BBC television series by the same author. It features exciting historical adventures ideal for encouraging both boys & girls to read.