Richard Riddle, Boy Detective

Three young friends investigate a creationist sect and discover their dark secret.

Main Characters
Violet Borrodale

Richard Riddle

Ernest

Unnamed Deep One (the "French Spy")

Supporting Cast
Brother Fessel

Brother Fose

Davey Harvill

Daniel Sellwood

Brother Maulder

Brother Milder

Mentioned
Maire Harvill

Locations
Lyme Bay, Dorset

Dates
During the Boer War (1899-1902) -- there's a mention of Ernest's father being in Africa fighting Boers. Sellwood's tract has a publication date of 1897. The murder of the Sellwoods takes place 30 years before. The capture of the Deep One must take place during the Napoleonic Wars.

Publication History
Adventure (MonkeyBrain Books, 2005)

The Secret Files of the Diogenes Club (Anthology) (MonkeyBrain Books, 2007)