The Mystery of the Parsee Lawyer

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In the village of Great Wyrley near Birmingham, a series of horse mutilations and threatening letters disrupt the community. The vicar, Shahpur Edalji, a Parsi convert and the first Indian parish priest in England, faces scrutiny as his son George, a socially awkward boy with distinct Indian features, grows into a successful barrister. However, George becomes embroiled in the scandal when he is wrongfully linked to the crimes and subsequently prosecuted, leaving many to question the fairness of the justice system. After serving time, George, disillusioned with the police and legal authorities, seeks help from Arthur Conan Doyle, the famed creator of Sherlock Holmes, whose novels he cherished during his imprisonment. This unexpected correspondence leads to a significant friendship as Conan Doyle takes on the challenge of clearing George's name. The narrative explores themes of racial injustice, the complexities of identity, and the challenges faced by those perceived as outsiders in a nation steeped in imperial history. The author, known for her compelling storytelling, offers a poignant examination of these issues in the early twentieth century.