Mrs Hudson and the Lazarus Testament: The bestselling mysteries inspired by the great detective's housekeeper in Baker Street

Martin Davies

Jul 2026 · Holmes & Hudson Mysteries Book 3 · Allison & Busby Ltd

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'A pacy confection of history, mystery and romance... a most engaging and unusual novel' - The Times

'Ambitious and intriguing... part thriller, part love story, part quest, this is a hugely readable book' - Spectator

The Holmes & Hudson series offers a richly entertaining return to Baker Street, where familiar mysteries are viewed through different and sometimes altogether sharper eyes.

A dying man collapses on Baker Street making a terrifying claim: he has seen a man rise from the grave. Not long after, Sherlock Holmes is drawn into the disappearance of Viscount Wrexham and the international ramifications of his strange vanishing.

Uncanny events continue to manifest on the lonely Cumbrian moors with rumours of ghostly apparitions. At the centre of the mystery lies Broomheath Hall, which is in need of a housekeeper: enter the redoubtable Mrs Hudson and her sharpwitted assistant Flotsam. A dark adventure lies ahead and sinister secrets litter the path to the mysterious Lazarus Testament.

Rich in intrigue, humour and gothic charm, the Holmes & Hudson series breathes new life into the world of Sherlock Holmes.

A must-read for fans of Laurie R. King, Ann Granger and M. R. C. Kasasian.

READERS LOVE THE HOLMES AND HUDSON SERIES:

'Possibly the most inventive and enjoyable twist on the Holmes genre that I've come across so far, as well as being very well written and featuring terrific characters, plots and dialogue. Top quality entertainent!'

'I thoroughly enjoy this quirky historical novel with its emphasis on the female members of the Holmes household.'

'An intricately plotted mystery that contains a wealth of historical detail, but by no means slows down the narrative.'

'I love the narrator. Really worth reading.'

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'A pacy confection of history, mystery and romance... a most engaging and unusual novel' - The Times 'Ambitious and intriguing... part thriller, part love story, part quest, this is a hugely readable book' - Spectator The Holmes & Hudson series offers a richly entertaining return to Baker Stree...

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Martin Davies is the author of twelve novels, including international bestseller The Conjuror's Bird which was a Richard and Judy Book Club selection and Havana Sleeping which was shortlisted for an Historical Dagger award by the Crime Writers' Association. The Holmes & Hudson series was begun when Martin was at a loss for a suitable birthday gift for his father, an inspired teller of stories, who first introduced him to the household on Baker Street.

Martin Davies is the author of twelve novels, including international bestseller The Conjuror's Bird which was a Richard and Judy Book Club selection and Havana Sleeping which was shortlisted for an Historical Dagger award by the Crime Writers' Association. The Holmes & Hudson series was begun wh...

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