About This Book
This thrilling historical mystery introduces Evaline Stoker and Mina Holmes, two brilliant young women in Victorian London. When a series of mysterious deaths involving ancient Egyptian scarabs plagues the city, they are called upon to investigate. The plot thickens with the involvement of secret societies and a perplexing time traveler, offering a blend of detective work, historical intrigue, and science fiction. Ideal for readers aged 9-12 who enjoy a good puzzle and a touch of the fantastical.
In 1889 London young women are turning up dead, and Evaline Stoker, relative of Bram, and Mina Holmes, niece of Sherlock, are summoned to investigate the clue of the not-so-ancient Egyptian scarabs--but where does a time traveler fit in?
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How do Evaline and Mina use their unique skills, inherited from their famous relatives, to solve the mystery?
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What role does the historical setting of Victorian London play in the story?
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If you could travel through time, what historical mystery would you want to solve?
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What do you think about secret societies in stories? Are they always evil?
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