And In Walked Portia Adams
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"Jewel of the Thames" tells the story of young Canadian Portia Adams' arrival in London and follows the amateur detective through her first three cases as the newest owner of the 221 Baker Street offices. You've read her side of the story. Now read his.
Join us on the other side of that famous door where Constable Brian Dawes is about to greet the most extraordinary person he has ever met.
"Jewel of the Thames" was published in Canada by Fierce Ink Press in March 2014, and is available in bookstores, and online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and Chapters-Indigo.
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