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Irene Adler, celebrated for her beauty and talent as an opera singer, finds herself drawn into a world of intrigue when her extraordinary detective instincts are called upon. In this first novel of a series, Adler is tasked with rescuing the handsome barrister Godfrey Norton from peril. The stakes rise dramatically when she must confront and confront the enigmatic Sherlock Holmes, leading to a tense duel of wits. Set in England, the story blends classic mystery elements with an empowering focus on a woman sleuth who defies expectations and outsmarts even the greatest detective of her time.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Carole Nelson Douglas
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