Secret Letters Summary

The book I have read recently is called Secret Letters. A mystery and a historical fiction book. Written by Leah Scheier, published on June 26, 2012. Considered to be one of her special spinoffs of her all time favorite Sherlock. Since there are four main characters, Dora Joyce, her cousin Adelaide, detective Neville Porter, and also detective Peter Cartwright. A site that the plot takes place the heart of London, England. Where Dora and Adelaide are to travel to for an important emergency. Where Adelaide can turn her case over to the famous detective Mr. Holmes. On the other side, she too has a secret to be told and a chance to work alongside Holmes. But as problems occurred and a dramatic event happens, everything changes. Leaving her in a matter of time to find Adelaide's blackmailer and to collect the pieces to keep her secret safe and Adelaide's too. The part I like the best is when Dora finds out the tragic event that have taken place. As she heard the boy yell out she didn't believe it, til she read the newspaper saying " SHERLOCK HOLMES KILLED IN SWITZERLAND!" All of sudden she felt sick to her stomach showing true feelings she had know to be disintegrated. In this very moment, the author shows the deep profound passion, guilt, and the sadness that …show more content…
Well at firs,t they both have a mystery and a historical fiction genre. Second, the plot settings are similar such as the location of London, mystery plot, and the main character Dora and Arabella. Which both have a time limit to save their loved ones to prevent them from getting hurt. To transfer to the other side, Ripper is to capture a murderer where Secret Letters is to capture a blackmailer. Taking one to be an escaped murderer to return at any time leaving the blackmailer to be captured and to find the truth of why he did it. Seemly if you notice one them is a spinoff of Ripper Street and one is from the famous Sherlock Holmes