British Fiction
British Fiction

Unraveling Mysteries in 1930s London: A Review of “The Missing Maid” by Holly Hepburn

In Holly Hepburn’s “The Missing Maid,” set in 1930s London, Harriet White, demoted at work, inadvertently becomes involved in a mystery mimicking a Sherlock Holmes case. Tasked with responding to mail for the fictional detective, she decides to investigate a missing maid’s plea from her hometown. Harriet’s wit and justice-driven character propel a narrative mixing mystery, humor, and historical fiction, providing a charming detective tale with an engaging protagonist.