Spider Dance : A Novel of Suspense Featuring Irene Adler and Sherlock Holmes (Irene Adler)

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Summary: A great story continues
Review: This story continues Irene Adler's adventures in gilded-age New York. As Irene seeks closure in the search for her mother, an unknown victim is found crucified on millionaire William K. Vanderbilt's billiard table. The action commences as Irene becomes convinced that the murder and her search are connected.
As with the previous stories in the series, I loved this book. All the usual suspects are present: her devoted friend and companion Nell Huxleigh, Mr. Sherlock Holmes, stunt reporter Nellie Bly, and dashing British spy Quentin Stanhope. Irene and the others become enmeshed in mystery and international intrigue stretching back decades to gold-rush California and revolution-torn Bavaria.
Within the story the author ponders religious and political obsession, relationships between mothers and daughters, and the price of independence and individuality in a world that demands conventionality and conformity.
This tale is the eighth in the Irene Adler series. To get the full Irene Adler experience, you could begin with "Goodnight, Mr. Holmes", the first book in the series.