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Story:

A Scandal in Bohemia

Author:

Arthur Conan Doyle

Genre:

Private Detective

Summary:

Some people are hard to forget. Often, it’s romantic.

In today’s story, Sherlock Holmes is asked to recover a sensitive photograph, but the case becomes more about the woman who captures his attention.

Where You’ll Find Nikita

📝 Greater Phoenix Writing Group

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Saturday, July 11th, 10·00 AM–12·30 PM

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Time Stamps

0:00 - Opening

0:10 - Introduction

1:06 - Story

51:46 - Personal Updates

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