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The Stone of Destiny
The Stone of Destiny: A Sherlock Holmes Adventure | Richard T. Ryan
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During the elaborate funeral for Queen Victoria, a group of Irish separatists breaks into Westminster Abbey and steals the Coronation Stone, on which every monarch of England has been crowned since the 14th century. After learning of the theft from Mycroft, Sherlock Holmes is tasked with recovering the stone and returning it to England. In pursuit of the many-named stone, which has a rich and colorful history, Holmes and Watson travel to Ireland in disguise as they try to infiltrate the Irish Republican Brotherhood, the group they believe responsible for the theft. The story features a number of historical characters, including a very young Michael Collins, who would go on to play a prominent role in Irish history; John Theodore Tussaud, the grandson of Madame Tussaud; and George Bradley, the dean of Westminster at the time of the theft. There are also references to a number of other Victorian luminaries, including Joseph Lister and Frederick Treves. For fans of Conan Doyles immortal detective, the game is always afoot. However, for the great detective the stakes have never been higher as he must mollify a king who refuses to ascend the throne until order has been restored.
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TheSpineView
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@Richryan52 has a new Sherlock Holmes book coming out. You can be part of a virtual reading and Q&A tomorrow afternoon 3:00pm EST use this link to sign up. Https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nupYj67VTleDO5peBBr80Q

TheSpineView I tried the link and it does work. I must have copied it wrong. You can go to the author's Litsy page and that link works. 3y
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Richryan52
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Recently translated into Italian, The Stone of Destiny continues to fare quite well in the UK.

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Richryan52
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I took Latin, Spanish and French in high school and college, which is no doubt why my second Sherlock Holmes story has been translated into Italian.

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Richryan52
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Had to share this with all my Litsy friends

Richryan52 @barbarathebibliophage love reading your stuff 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Thank you. How‘s Merchant coming along? 5y
Richryan52 We have a cover. I think it‘s much stronger now. You saw the raw first version 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @Richryan52 That‘s huge! 👏🏻👏🏻 5y
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Richryan52
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Excited to announce that my second Sherlock Holmes novel, The Stone of Destiny, will soon be available in Italian from Mondadori. The Vatican Cameos was translated last year. Of course I took Spanish and French in high school and college.

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Richryan52
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The Kindle version of my book, The Stone of Destiny: A Sherlock Holmes Adventure, is now on sale on Amazon for $6.99, a savings of more than 50 percent

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Full review on my blog!

Fans of mystery and Sherlock Holmes, this might be your next favourite book! I have never read a Sherlock Holmes book before, so I can't compare it.

I loved the beginning and suspense.

Watson - interesting character, though doesn't seem to have his own opinion.

Sherlock - So smart, but I also see him as one of the rude aristocrats.

I greatly recommend it if you love the Sherlock Holmes books!

#sherlock #holmes

DivaDiane You sound so enthusiastic! Why the so-so rating? 6y
diaryofdifference @DivaDiane Lol, I just realised this - it is not supposed to be so-so, it's supposed to be a pick haha. Thank you for noticing :D 6y
Richryan52 @innah96 can you change that so-so to a pick. I‘m glad you enjoyed it! 6y
diaryofdifference @Richryan52 Hi ryan - all done! 6y
Richryan52 @innah96 Thanks so much! 6y
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The hardcover version of The Stone of Destiny is available for less than $11 on Amazon

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Litsy Book Club has posted the voting for their next read. Our very own Litten @Richryan52 has a book in the running. I haven‘t read it yet, but it sounds pretty good. Check out @litsybookclub to vote for your favourite.

bookloo Thanks for reminding me! 💞 6y
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Richryan52

In a shameless bit of self-promotion, my book is one of 20 possibilities being considered by the Litsy book club. If you like Sherlock Holmes, please consider voting for it

Richryan52 @ms_t. Thanks for the like. Anything you can do to spread the word would be greatly appreciated 6y
Richryan52 @Melwilk Thanks for the like. Anything you can do to spread the word would be greatly appreciated 6y
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Many thanks to the Mysterious Bookshop for hosting a signing . If you love mysteries, you have to visit this store. It is truly one of a kind!

Ajessgirl Absolutely love The Mysterious Bookshop! Much of my TBR list comes from their newsletters. 6y
Richryan52 @Ajessgirl It really is a very special place. If you ever get there, ask to see the rare book room in the basement 6y
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Just a reminder to all NYC litens that I will be signing copies of my latest book The Stone of Destiny on Thursday. The signing will be at the Mysterious Bookshop on Warren Street in Manhattan. Refreshments will be served. It starts around 6:30. If you are in the neighborhood, stop by and say hello!

quirkyreader Lucky you doing a signing at Mysterious Books. 6y
Richryan52 @quirkyreader This is my second signing there. I also signed copies of The Vatican Cameos 6y
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Richryan52
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For all my litsy friends who follow the Great Detective, The Stone of Destiny is now available in paperback from Amazon, Barnes&Noble ry all.

No_One Wow, it has been so long since I've read a Sherlock Holmes! "The Hound of the Baskervilles" is one I remember vividly. Loved it! 7y
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My second Sherlock Holmes book will be available in paperback on September 14. It can be pre-ordered on Amazon or at Barnes&Noble. Any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Read4life Can't wait to read it! 7y
Richryan52 @Read4life I hope that you enjoy it. My wife prefers The Vatican Cameos. I'm torn. 7y
Read4life I'll let you know which gets my vote. 🤓 7y
Richryan52 @Read4life That would be awesome. They are quite different 7y
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For those who prefer the audiobook format, my newest novel "The Stone of Destiny: A Sherlock Holmes Adventure " is now available from Audible.

MrBook Oh! Love, love Sherlock Holmes! I took a senior-level British Crime Lit course in college, and the first-half of the semester was devoted to Holmes. Do you know Michael Ventrella? He recently came out with a Holmes anthology: 7y
Richryan52 I do not but there are so many Holmes fans. Do you have the name or publisher? 7y
Richryan52 @mrbook you might want to check The Vatican Cameos 7y
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