The Chess Queen Enigma

This sneak preview introduces readers to Evaline Stoker and Mina Holmes, descendants of famous literary figures, as they navigate a thrilling mystery in Victorian London. Tasked with protecting a princess and a vital letter, they find themselves in a race against time when the letter, which holds the key to a centuries-old chess queen, is stolen. The story promises a fast-paced adventure filled with intrigue and clever problem-solving, making it an engaging read for children aged 8-12 who enjoy historical settings and detective stories. It's a great entry point into a series that blends classic mystery with a fresh, empowering twist.

Want a sneak peek? Download this free sample of The Chess Queen Enigma by Colleen Gleason. Evaline Stoker and Mina Holmes have reluctantly agreed to act as social chaperones and undercover bodyguards for Princess Lurelia of Betrovia, who has arrived in London to deliver a letter that details the secret location of an ancient chess queen that's been missing for centuries. But when the letter—which will heal a centuries-old rift between England and the Betrovians—is stolen out from under Evaline and Mina's watchful eyes, the two girls are forced into a high-stakes race to ensure they find the chess queen before anyone else does. The Stoker and Holmes series is as culturally popular and compulsively readable as the Sherlock Holmes stories and Dracula were in the Victorian era.