The House of Silk

by Anthony Horowitz

First published 2011

When a wealthy art dealer is terrorized by a wanted criminal, he turns to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson for help. As they investigate, a string of shocking murders pulls them into a dark conspiracy reaching the highest levels of government. With time running out, can the legendary detective unravel this sinister plot before it's too late?

Genres: historical-fiction, mystery, crime, thriller

Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: amateur-sleuth, historical-setting

Setting: England, London, The House of Silk, The Bag of Nails

Period: 19th-century

294 pages · Hardcover · Mulholland Books

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