I personally loved that the author set her story and characterd in 1934. We begin with private detective, Andrew Singleton taking a ferry to France. Mystery and intrigue ensue.

I felt that this was a quick, entertaining read, a little iffy in parts, but well worth a read.

The supernatural element lead some fun and a hint of spookiness and the author's writing is actually quite good. It is a step above a cozy mystery, and I felt that the author's originality and ingenuity really shine through.

I feel that this would make a really good beach read or excellent book club read and I definitely recommend it.

Very different, I found this compelling and very entertaining.

Having read the first installment of the pairing of Singleton and Trelawney - "The Baker Street Phantom" - I eagerly embarked on this second journey and was not left disappointed.

Paris 1934, whilst investigating the death of Gerard de Nerval 70 years prior, Singleton & Trelawney are again drawn into the spiritualist scene. With five mysterious deaths linked to what is being referred to as "deadly sleep", can our duo solve the puzzle before the body count rises?

This period - the spiritualist scene of the late 19th and early 20th century to which Conan Doyle himself was attracted - was not a particular genre I would have sought out. I was glad of having the opportunity to read both.