Gretchen Altabef
Award-winning author of Sherlock Holmes novels from a women's perspective.
Gretchen Altabef
@gretchenaltabef - Author
Gretchen Altabef
@gretchenaltabef - Author
“A boldly portrayed Holmes. Exciting, ingenious, and a delight to read.” -Sherlock Holmes Journal. Gretchen Altabef's books brim with imagination & hi... more
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2 months agoFive Star Review for FIVE MILES OF COUNTRY! Thank you Vincent G!
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about 1 year agoThe novel offers a fresh take on so many stock Holmes elements that could have been stale; for fans and others it is a pleasurable read.
Sherlock Holmes - Five Miles of Country
The year is 1896. Sherlock Holmes meets Thomas Edison. At the dawn of Cinema, a beautiful Broadway d...
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3 months agoNote: As my characters are English, I use English spelling.
This is the first short story in my new book, Sherlock Holmes FAR AND WIDE. There are eight other stories and one play. They are all different. Please let me know if you would prefer to read an additional story. Thanks.
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about 1 year agoThank you Robert! Well said. I appreciate your ability to see where I was going with the novel. This was written to be the third novel in the Rachel Holmes Series, which is why she and Irene are part of the story. Thanks again for your glowing positive review. Your generous words add to the book release celebration!
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about 1 year agoThank you Robert! Well said. I appreciate your ability to see where I was going with the novel. This was written to be the third novel in the Rachel Holmes Series, which is why she and Irene are part of the story. Thanks again for your glowing positive review. Your generous words add to the book release celebration!
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about 1 year agoThank you, thank you, thank you, Vincent! It is so wonderful to have my Novel understood so well. And that knowledge so clearly communicated in your review! I have high hopes for this little volume. Your spectacular review will help, Sherlock Holmes - Five Miles of Country, to grow in stature and sales.
“This book steps away from male-dominated sagas where women tend to be rescued or rotten. Five Miles of Country’s mystery is solid, and its murder resolution is clever.” Thanks again for this.
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about 1 year agoThank you, thank you, thank you, Vincent! It is so wonderful to have my Novel understood so well. And that knowledge so clearly communicated in your review! Your spectacular review will help this little volume, Sherlock Holmes - Five Miles of Country, to grow in stature and sales.
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“A boldly portrayed Holmes. Exciting, ingenious, and a delight to read.” -Sherlock Holmes Journal. Gretchen Altabef's books brim with imagination & history. FAR & WIDE stories, parody, one play. Novels: THE KEYS OF DEATH, THESE SCATTERED HOUSES, REMARKABLE POWER OF STIMULUS, & FIVE MILES OF COUNTRY.
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