Publishers Weekly
04/16/2018
The game is afoot in Goldberg’s lovingly crafted sequel to 2017’s The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes. On the eve of WWI, Sir Harold Whitlock, First Sea Lord, asks Joanna Blalock, daughter of Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler, for help in finding a sensitive document that has disappeared from a locked room on the foreign secretary’s estate. The police suspect the butler’s son and the German-born groundskeeper of colluding to sell the document to the Germans, but a careful examination of the clues leads Joanna to conclude otherwise. In Goldberg’s telling, Holmes died in 1903, and Joanna is married to John Watson Jr., M.D., the son of Holmes’s original sidekick, Dr. Watson, who’s still around to point out the similarities between Joanna and her late detective father. Avid Sherlockians will be delighted by the many echoes of the original Holmes canon, from the dog who did not bark to Joanna’s unlikely disguises and knack for martial arts. Agent: Scott Mendel, Mendel Media Group. (June)
From the Publisher
Praise for A Study in Treason:
"Goldberg matches the style of Conan Doyle's stories and adds the fillip of a female protagonist." —Kirkus Reviews
“Avid Sherlockians will be delighted with the many echoes of the original Holmes canon.” —Publishers Weekly
"There is plenty of pleasure to be found here for lovers of Holmes pastiches." —Booklist
"The plot is quick paced and is sprinkled with unforeseen clues that enhance the overall story. Leonard Goldberg is a great writer and brings to life the legend of Sherlock Holmes." —RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
"Fans of Sherlock Holmes are in for a treat with A Study in Treason: A Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mysteryby Leonard Goldberg. The mystery tests the mind and forensic skills of the private eye's heir in the new novel..." —National Examiner
"Mystery fans should find lots to love in Leonard Goldberg’s Sherlockian whodunit, A Study in Treason." —BookBub
"An extraordinarily entertaining mystery. This is a gift to the fans of Sherlock Holmes." —The Washington Book Review
Praise for The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes:
"Fans of Sherlock Holmes will be thrilled to meet his fearless and brilliant daughter, Joanna. Once again the game's afoot, and a new Holmes and Watson unite to solve the unsolvable in this delightful adventure by Leonard Goldberg." —Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of I Know a Secret
"Cleverly crafted with fascinating characters and a plot that Conan Doyle would be proud of. Sherlock fans looking for a new series need look no further than Goldberg's well developed and fascinating tale!" —M.J. Rose, New York Times bestselling author
"Adventure, murder, family secrets and intrigue are abound in this novel, which has incredible characters who are charming, cunning and smart as a whip. Goldberg has successfully intertwined historical facts with fiction, and has created a must-read novel for fans of historical mystery and of Sherlock Holmes." —RT Book Reviews
"The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes is a nicely rendered tale that will appeal to Sherlockian readers of all shades. The language and settings are faithful to Arthur Conan Doyle's original stories. John Jr. acts as narrator rather than Dr. Watson, and Joanna is an alluring replacement for the great detective.... The rigorous, well-placed clues, an unexpected and satisfying climactic twist, and the likable Joanna make this a welcome addition to the Sherlock Holmes world." —Mystery Scene
"This clever book will keep you on the edge of your seat with its many thrilling twists and turns. The plot is worthy of Conan Doyle’s originals, and I hope to see many more adventures of Joanna Blalock and John Watson, Jr." —Historical Novel Society
"Goldberg's Sherlock Holmes pastiche is pitch-perfect as John Watson Jr. becomes the voice of a new generation and Joanna Blalock takes on her role as leader of the investigation. Fans of Laurie R. King's "Mary Russell" books will welcome a fellow female to the ranks of Holmes followers." —Library Journal
"Goldberg, well-known for his medical thrillers, fuels the unquenchable fascination with Sherlock Holmes by combining detailed medical knowledge with the skills reincarnated in the Great Detective's daughter." —Kirkus Reviews
"Engaging... Joanna is Holmes' daughter, even down to echoing the great man's occasional lapses into smugness: 'Allow me to draw your attention....'" —Booklist
"A compelling murder mystery that's genuinely difficult to solve without the help of Mrs. Blalock and Dr. Watson." —Reviewing the Evidence blog
"Here's a charming cozy with a new and delightful spin on the Holmes and Watson partnership.... The game is afoot once more! I look forward to following this engaging series." —BookLoons blog
"The game is definitely afoot. Readers can follow along as they uncover clues, play with theories, and do their best to uncover the truth that will solve the case. There's danger, misdirection, surprises, a bit of romance, and characters that are interesting and believable." —Gumshoe Review
AUGUST 2018 - AudioFile
The second in the Daughter of Sherlock Holmes series shows Joanna Blalock, daughter of Holmes and Irene Adler, at the top of her detecting game. Narrator Steve West is quite amazing transforming himself into Dr. Watson, his son and, most impressively, into Joanna. It’s 1914, Joanna is married to Dr. John Watson, Jr., and the game’s afoot for the clever threesome. A new treaty with France has been stolen from the Duke of Winchester’s well-guarded study. West delivers credible characters—from Inspector Lestrade to the Baker Street Irregulars. Taking listeners on a thoroughly enjoyable romp, West recounts Joanna’s discovery of a secret attic space where someone could have hidden. Joanna solves the case using the deductive reasoning that her father made famous. Don’t miss the fun. S.J.H. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
Kirkus Reviews
2018-04-03
Dr. Watson, his son, and the daughter of Sherlock Holmes solve a case of treason in 1914.Joanna Blalock Watson, the daughter of Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler and the wife of Dr. John Watson Jr., gets a chance to test her own formidable deductive skills when Sir Harold Whitlock calls at 221B Baker St. to ask the elder Dr. Watson for help in a case of espionage. After Watson insists that Joanna and John be included, Sir Harold tells them of the theft of a new treaty with France from the Duke of Winchester's carefully guarded country estate, where the Duke's son was making copies. The Germans would clearly love to see this document. Since all the doors and windows were locked in the five minutes that the Duke's son, Harry Halifax, was out of the room, Inspector Lestrade has thoroughly examined the place for secret passages. But Joanna finds an entrance to an unknown attic space, where footprints in the dust indicate that a large man who's a heavy smoker spent time waiting for his chance to steal the document. Settling in at a nearby inn, the sleuths find that one of the guests in a ground-floor room is never seen and has all meals delivered. Although suspicion falls on Roger Bennett, the son of the Duke's family butler, who's friendly with the German-born groundskeeper, Joanna goes further, suspecting even the families of the Duke and his daughter-in-law, both of whom are in financial difficulties. When the butler is found dead, apparently of carbon monoxide poisoning, Joanna thinks he's been murdered. Using many of the same skills as her father, including his mastery of all things related to tobacco, she bids the Baker Street Irregulars watch the room of the unknown guest while she continues to hunt down clues.Goldberg (The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes, 2017) matches the style of Conan Doyle's stories and adds the fillip of a female protagonist.
