A Lovely and Deadly Dance by Claire M. Andrews - ISBN: 9780316575386
Hardcover
Irene Adler uncovers royal murders and a betrayal that will break her heart.
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A Lovely and Deadly Dance

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  • Hardcover

    416 pages

  • Release Date

    13 October 2026

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Summary

Something is stalking the queen of England, and Irene Adler is ready to find whatever monster may lurk behind this new gruesome string of murders-with or without the help of Sherlock Holmes.

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 eve…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780316575386
ISBN-10:0316575380
Author:Claire M. Andrews
Publisher:Little, Brown & Company
Imprint:Little, Brown Young Readers
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:416
Release Date:13 October 2026
Dimensions:210mm x 140mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Fans of the first book will likely find this story an enjoyable return to their world.”

Kirkus Reviews

Praise for A Beautiful and Terrible Murder:

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

About The Author

Claire M. Andrews

Claire M. Andrews was raised in both Alaska and Scotland, but currently lives in Vermont. She is the author of the Daughter of Sparta series and the Irene Adler duology.

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