The first in a new mystery series that reimagines Sherlock Holmes's mother and her lady's-maid-turned-investigative-partner.'Some problems simply merit solving, Mrs Hudson'Heartbroken, widowed and penniless, Katherine Hudson never intended to become a lady's maid; especially not to Violet Holmes, mother of a precocious seven-year-old named Sherlock.Yet she soon discovers that working for Lady Holmes requires far more than polished manners. Instead, she is drawn into a most scandalous and decidedly unladylike pursuit: solving crimes.But when a boy from the village vanishes, and a body is discovered on the Holmes estate, suspicion falls on Hudson. To clear her name and protect her family, she must face a dangerous past, all while resisting her growing feelings for Lady Holmes.In a household built on secrets, can anyone truly be trusted?.Readers LOVE Lady Holmes and Mrs Hudson'The story surprised me in the best way. A truly satisfying and well-crafted read''The prose is gorgeous, the characters are compelling, and the mystery had me hooked!''WOW ...This story is so beautifully written, so well told, SO engaging…I genuinely loved it. And I can't wait for the next one!'The Last Telegram of Mrs Hudson is the first in a fun, fast-paced and feminist historical crime series, perfect for fans of the The Mitford Murders by Jessica Fellowes, the Miss Clara Vale Mysteries by Fiona Veitch Smith and Miss Austen Investigates by Jessica Bull.