Sherlock Holmes and the Dance of the Tiger (The Great

Sherlock Holmes and the Dance of the Tiger (The Great Detective in Love Book 2)

2017 finalist International Book Awards Mystery/Suspense, finalist 2017 Reader's Favorite Historical Mystery, finalist 2016 Chanticleer Goethe Awards for Historical Fiction, finalist 2016 Murder & Mayhem Awards.

Revolutionary terrorists, a dead British agent, a man-eating tiger, and the Commander of the British Army cavorting with a Russian spy.

Since theassassination of Czar Alexander II in 1881, the oppression of theRussian people has increased dramatically under the rule of the newCzar, Alexander III, fueling the flames of revolution. Cirque d'Hiver,the Parisian Circus, becomes a hotbed of anti-czarist activity inFrance. An undercover British agent is the target of a gruesome tigerattack. If that isn't enough, the Commander-in-Chief of the Britisharmy (and the Queen's cousin) cannot be dissuaded from romancing acircus barebacked rider and wanders into the middle of a known spy ring.

Now we have a national emergency.

Despite being a master of disguise, Sherlock Holmes is unable to infiltrate the circus as the tiger trainer's female assistant, finding that he isneither attractive nor convincing in tights. Enter Sherlock'slaboratory assistant and chief bottle washer, Mirabella Hudson, whoseyouth and gender are her protection against suspicion.

While Sherlock enjoys a lavish Parisian hotel, solving the case incomparative luxury, and Dr. John Watson romances a circus beauty andsupposed Russian spy, Sherlock orders Mirabella to face man-eatingtigers. Job inequality was never more blatant.

But the show must go on! Miss Hudson becomes a circus performer overnight in the Cirque d'Hiver inParis investigating anti-czarist espionage activity, searching for alost Zulu princess, solving the murder of a British agent, andprotecting the world from the leakage of British military secrets toRussia.

Monarchies are collapsing daily and the world is on the brink of revolution. But most importantly, the game is afoot!

Historical Mystery. Fast-paced action, historical immersion, characters who come alive on the page, witty dialogue, and a touch of romance.
Country USA
Manufacturer Icicle Ridge Graphics
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2015-11-07
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Icicle Ridge Graphics
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2015-11-07
Format	Kindle eBook

Sherlock Holmes and the Dance of the Tiger (The Great Detective in Love Book 2)

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