A Study in Sable (Elemental Masters)

The eleventh novel in Mercedes Lackeys magical Elemental Masters series reimagines Sherlock Holmes in a richly-detailed alternate 20th century England Psychic Nan Killian and Medium Sarah Lyon-Whitealong with their clever birds the raven Neville and the parrot Greyhave been agents of Lord Alderscroft the Elemental Fire Master known as the Wizard of London since leaving school. Now Lord Alderscroft assigns them another commission: to work with the famous man living at 221 Baker Streetbut not the one in flat B. They are to assist the man living in flat C. Dr. John Watson and his wife Mary themselves Elemental Masters of Water and Air take the occult cases Johns more famous friend disdains and they will need every skill the girls and their birds can muster! Nan and Sarahs first task: to confront and eliminate the mysterious and deadly entity that nearly killed them as children: the infamous Haunt of Number 10 Berkeley Square. But the next task divides the girls for the first time since they were children. A German opera star begs Sarah for help seeking a Mediums aid against not just a single spirit but a multitude. As Sarah becomes more deeply entwined with the Prima Donna Nan continues to assist John and Mary Watson alone only to discover that Sarahs case is far more sinister than it seems. It threatens to destroy not only a lifelong friendship but much much more.