Good Morning, Irene (Irene Adler)

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Summary: Fabulous Historical Adventure
Review: I can't wait for the next book in the series, Chapel Noir, which is finally coming out. These books take Irene Adler, the only woman to outwit Sherlock Holmes, and make her the star of her own show. The historical research is top-notch, the writing is witty, and the stories are impossible to put down. This one features the first beautiful blonde American princess of Monaco (Grace was a late-comer!) in a plot that threatens a royal wedding and reveals an old and complex scheme to control a hidden fortune. It's an amusing and authentic spoof of Conan Doyle, yet captures the mood of the Victorian era even while referencing more modern events and interweaving details from the Holmes Canon. Historical and mystery fans, including serious Holmesians, will love this absorbing and delightful adventure.

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Summary: Good solid read for a lazy day.
Review: This story is very much in the Doylist style. It has a very classic mystery format which put me to mind of the Sign of Four. Fast paced, interesting characters. The only flaws would be that Holmes presence tantalizes in its absence and everyone is way to good a makeup artist.