A Lovely and Deadly Dance
- Author Claire Andrews
- Narrator Brittany Pressley
- Publisher Hachette Audio
- Publish Date 11 August 2026
- Run Time 11 hours and 5 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories – Romance, love or friendship.
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What to expect
Irene Adler and Sherlock Holmes were both sent away from Oxford’s All Souls class after uncovering a murderous plot on campus. But now Irene’s deductive skills have called her back to England. Someone is killing off the queen’s closest allies and leaving mysterious messages at every crime scene.
The people of London are frightened—and growing angry. Could the murders be Queen Victoria’s fault, or is she the one in the most danger? With Sherlock’s help once more, Irene will follow leads that bring her deep into the secrets held by England’s richest families. The spark between the pair ignites and burns ever hotter all the while.
But the closer Irene gets to finding the killer’s identity, it becomes clear that it’s not a truth she wants to face. To prove herself an Adler, not a Moriarty, Irene will need to overcome the worst betrayal of her life. Can she endure true heartbreak if it’s for the greater good?
Claire M. Andrews pens a riveting sequel to the romantic Victorian mystery A Beautiful and Terrible Murder that will keep every mystery fan guessing until the end.
Critics Review
"A Beautiful and Terrible Murder will have you reading late into the night to discover the fate of Irene and her friends…and then desperately awaiting the sequel." —Lillie Lainoff, author of One for All
"In this gripping mystery, Andrews reinvents classically known and loved characters to bring a little bit of romance and a lot of mayhem to the halls of Oxford. Lovers of dark academia and historical mystery will absolutely devour this book." —Booklist
"With fast-paced prose and a witty, likable hero, this work is a largely satisfying reimagining of Sherlock Holmes. The Oxford setting is a captivating backdrop, enhancing the story’s intrigue." —Kirkus Reviews
| Author | Claire Andrews |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Brittany Pressley |
| Series | Irene Adler |
| Duration | 11 hours and 5 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781668657577 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Hachette Audio |
| Genre | Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories – Romance, love or friendship |
| Availability | US |
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