Norwich 1900.
Colonel Bainbridge, the aging private detective, finds himself in the middle of an emotional crisis.

Is he just too old to be useful anymore?

Life has passed him by, and with the loss of his friend and partner, Houston Fairchild, the colonel is wondering why he keeps carrying on.

In the depths of his despair, he receives a summons to aid a local businessman who is being targeted by a prankster dressed as a mermaid. What starts out as a simple case, swiftly turns deadly, and when a man turns up dead, it is clear there is more to this mystery than meets the eye.

Bainbridge and his intrepid niece, Victoria Bovington, must set forth to unravel the truth, braving the criminal backstreets of the city to find answers. But their search raises questions about societal taboos, and risks putting others in danger.

Can the colonel navigate the waters of Victorian prejudice without drowning beneath his own, deep-rooted guilt?

The Curse of the Norwich Mermaid is the fourteenth novel featuring the unusual detective duo of Colonel Bainbridge and Victoria Bovington, in this satisfyingly funny murder mystery series by Evelyn James.

If you love quirky, cosy, detective partnerships, with Victorian flare and a hint of humour then you’ll love Evelyn James’ latest light-hearted murder mystery series.

Buy The Curse of the Norwich Mermaid and begin your new crime solving adventure with the irrepressible Bainbridge and Victoria today!

What readers are saying about the Gentleman Detective Mysteries

“Highly atmospheric and exciting.”

“Loved it. Well written, exciting. Lovely detective relationship between uncle and niece. Will definitely read the rest of series.”

“I love Evelyn James' Clara Fitzgerald series so gave A Gentleman Detective a chance and was not disappointed.”

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