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The Misadventures of Detective Charles W. Radcliff III: The Sparrow and the Case of the Missing Crown Jewels
Hardcover
Publisher: Mark E Welch
Published: Jul 8 2026
Pages: 222
Weight: 1.26
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
London's most eccentric detective is taking his act on the road-whether his assistant likes it or not.
When the Crown Jewels of Denmark vanish from a high-security vault, leaving behind nothing but a smudge of blue stage chalk, the frantic curator Douglas Perkins knows there is only one man who can help: Charles E. Radcliff III. A man of pathological optimism and theatrical flair, Radcliff views every crime as a performance and every clue as a cue.
Much to the chagrin of his long-suffering assistant, Reginald Pickering-a man who prefers tea and order to international intrigue-the duo boards the Graf Zeppelin for a whirlwind journey to the heart of New Orleans. Their destination: the chaotic, vibrant, and booze-soaked streets of Mardi Gras.
As they navigate a kaleidoscopic world of jazz musicians, forensic pastry analysis, and parade float decoys, they find themselves hunted by Genevieve Dubois, the Sparrow. A criminal mastermind with a penchant for the dramatic, Dubois isn't just looking for a payday; she's looking for an audience.
From the humid shadows of the French Quarter to a high-stakes confrontation at a Grand Masquerade Ball, Radcliff and Pickering must unmask the Sparrow before she pulls off her final act. In a city where everyone wears a mask, the truth is the most elusive prize of all.
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