Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Sword Princess
by Suzette Hollingsworth
Publisher & Release Date: Icicle
Ridge Graphics, March 24, 2015
Time
and setting: 1881, London, England
Genre:
Historical Victorian Mystery/Romantic
Elements
Length:
227 pages
Heat
Level: 1 Sweet Heart
Rating: 5 Gold Crowns
Book Description:
Mystery with romantic elements
Mirabella Hudson soon learns that the Great Detective has more in store for her than washing jars and labeling specimens: pistol shooting, fencing, boxing, and Jiu-Jitsu. This she can master, but Mirabella must face the greatest horror of all: Miss de Beauvais’ Finishing School for Distinguished Young Ladies.
Mirabella Hudson soon learns that the Great Detective has more in store for her than washing jars and labeling specimens: pistol shooting, fencing, boxing, and Jiu-Jitsu. This she can master, but Mirabella must face the greatest horror of all: Miss de Beauvais’ Finishing School for Distinguished Young Ladies.
Sherlock Holmes gets more than he bargained for
when he hires his landlady’s young ward to keep his laboratory in order. Mrs.
Hudson’s niece might be clever, but Mirabella Hudson is insubordinate, talks
too much, is an accident waiting to happen—and, worst of all, is distractingly
pretty.
Unfortunately, ‘pretty’ is just what Sherlock Holmes needs.
Unfortunately, ‘pretty’ is just what Sherlock Holmes needs.
Sherlock might be a master of disguise, but
pretty he is not. The Great Detective requires a female operative to go under
cover at London’s premier finishing school where Princess Elena Petrovic-Njegos
of Montenegro is a client—and the target of an assassination plot. If the
inexperienced Miss Hudson and her employer do not succeed in saving the
princess, there is trouble brewing across the globe that could potentially lead
to war on a massive scale. Montenegro is a small Serbian country, but She has
among her allies the Mother Russia.
One unsuccessful case could ruin this young
detective’s career before it starts. Above all, Sherlock must have work—and he
must be in pursuit. Work is the blood in his veins. Work is life.
The game is afoot! And there can be no greater puzzle than what he receives in the form of one Mirabella Hudson—who might stump even Sherlock Holmes.
The game is afoot! And there can be no greater puzzle than what he receives in the form of one Mirabella Hudson—who might stump even Sherlock Holmes.
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Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Sword Princess is a
departure from my usual read. I received a copy of the audio version from the
author in exchange for an honest review. This is a delightfully intriguing story,
and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am so glad I took a change on this sweet read.
When Mirabella Hudson is hired as an assistant to Sherlock
Holmes, the last thing she imagined is going undercover at a finishing school
to help protect Princess Elena Petrocic-Njegos of Montenegro. While shocked and
concerned at the prospect of this assignment, Mirabella embraces it, determined
to fulfill her responsibilities.
Sherlock Holmes is enchanted by the vivacious, yet annoying
Mirabella, the young woman he hires to assist him and keep him organized. He
does not need the distraction of his pretty assistant, but when he sees the
need for an undercover operative to protect the Princess of Montenegro, he
decides Mirabella would be perfect for the assignment.
Will Mirabella not only save the princess, but little
children from the orphanage as well, or will she fail at her mission?
Ms. Hollingsworth has penned a well-written and enchanting
read. I enjoyed the sweet romance between Sherlock Holmes and Mirabella Hudson
a great deal. While this is a romantic element and not the central theme of the
book, I found it charming. There is also another romantic element in this book
between the princess and her prince as well. The mystery thread is intriguing
and captured my interest immediately and pulled me into the tale.
Mirabella is a great character. I loved her determination to
pursue her goals and her desire to help others. Some of the scenes between her
and the orphans she helps touched my heart. The bravery she shows is incredible,
especially when she is so afraid for her charges. That scene had me sitting on
the edge of my seat waiting to find out what would happen!
Ms. Hollingsworth moves from Mirabella’s point of view to
Sherlock’s with ease, and her story line is expertly woven between the mystery
and the romantic element. Her pacing is excellent and made this story a delight
to read.
Since I listened to the audio version, I want to mention the
narrator. Joel Froomkin is fantastic. He switches from one character to the
next, giving each their distinctive voice. I especially loved his
interpretation of the children. I will certainly look forward to listening to
this talented narrator again.
If you enjoy a fascinating mystery with a sweet romance
interwoven, then you will enjoy Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Sword
Princess. I highly recommend this wonderful book and great narration.
Happy reading!
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