This collection of short stories by Reginald Hill features his iconic detectives Dalziel and Pascoe solving crimes with wit and grit, alongside a reimagined Sherlock Holmes adventure.
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This collection of short stories by Reginald Hill features his iconic detectives Dalziel and Pascoe solving crimes with wit and grit, alongside a reimagined Sherlock Holmes adventure.
A fantastic mystery short story collection, the perfect Christmas gift for crime fiction lovers A beloved detective dies in a fire Sherlock Holmes takes a trip to Italy A disastrous case of mistaken identity From his well-loved detective duo, DCI Dalziel and DI Pascoe to his own reimagining of Sherlock Holmes, Reginald Hill's unforgettable characters and unique blend of humour and suspense make him one of Britain's greatest crime writers. Complete with a foreword by Mick Herron, this collection ...
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Brief mentions of sexual situations in some stories; mostly fade-to-black. Implied sexual threats in one crime plot; not graphic or central.
Descriptions of murders and assaults in mystery plots; some graphic details but not pervasive.
Moderate use of strong language and swearing in character dialogues.
Characters consume alcohol socially; occasional smoking; not glamorized.
No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Minor holiday themes in title story; brief mentions of Christmas rituals.
No witchcraft or occult elements.
No evidence found in available sources.
Subtle social commentary on class and justice in some tales.
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Brief depictions of domestic tension in mysteries; no extreme cruelty. Implied sexual threats in one crime plot; not graphic or central.
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