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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I found the concept of using Irene Adler as a rival of Sherlock Holmes quite intriguing to begin with. In this the third of Carole Nelson Douglas's adventures "The Woman" investigates a case that not only involves Sherlock Holmes's investigation of the lost Naval Treaty, but also explains the background of Colonel Sebastian Moran.
While the Watson pastiches are remarkably well written I found the bulk of the narrative by Irene's companion Penelope Huxleigh rather irritating as the main charachters continually witter on smugly about how much better a detective Irene is than Holmes, and far too much time is spent on describing Irene's and Penelope's outfitS. There was far too much use of coincidence in the story and sadly the final denoument was very predictable. The author also displays a woeful lack of knowledge about London's geography and the complexities of the UK's pre-decimal coinage.
While the Watson pastiches are remarkably well written I found the bulk of the narrative by Irene's companion Penelope Huxleigh rather irritating as the main charachters continually witter on smugly about how much better a detective Irene is than Holmes, and far too much time is spent on describing Irene's and Penelope's outfitS. There was far too much use of coincidence in the story and sadly the final denoument was very predictable. The author also displays a woeful lack of knowledge about London's geography and the complexities of the UK's pre-decimal coinage.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Nell finally finds someone
25 Nov 2000
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Since I began reading this series, I had occasionally wondered if Penelope "Nell" Huxleigh, sensible parson's daughter and friend to the great Irene Adler, would ever find a special "someone" of her own. Irene, after all, has been happily married to Godfrey since the end of "Good Night, Mr. Holmes" (no spoiler there, as this is revealed in the Holmes version of the tale). I was pleasantly surprised with the nature of the match the author chose to make-- fitting with Nell's background, yet appropriate to her present and future. Quentin is simultaneously able to hold Nell up as an icon of respectability, yet admire her for her present adventures (much as she denies them). And in doing this, he encourages her to see herself more as we, the readers, have come to see her-- competent, practical, and intelligent.
The period references to the "Great Game"-- the ongoing struggle for domination between England and Russia, the two major world powers of the day-- were also detailed and well-written, and added a satisfying texture to Watson's past, as well as adding suspense to the plot. (Those who liked this aspect of the story might also like Margaret Ball's "Flameweaver" and "Changeweaver" novels, though these are historical fantasy rather than mystery.)
Oh, and the mystery itself was pretty good too. :)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A good legacy
3 April 2001
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I have read other supposed Sherlock Holmes take offs, This one succeeds by not recreating Sherlock Holmes but one of the characters from the original series. I enjoyed the female viewpoint and the tidbits of Sherlockian lore she weaves through the adventure. This was the first of the series that I have read, I have just bought the previous two and will spend a couple of great nights reading them. Hope Ms. Douglas bring out more in the series.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
The Embroidered Canon
22 Dec 1999
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I find this book, as others in the series, a delightful addition to the Sherlockian canon. The adventures of Irene Adler loop in and around the known timeline of Sherlock's exploits, and the few tantalizing glimpses we have of the Great Detective keep him very definitely in character, unlike many ham-handed attempts by other authors. I highly recommend the entire series, and can't wait until it moves into the mysterious 2-year hiatus so unsatisfactorily explained by Mr. Holmes after his supposed death.
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