Winner of the american mystery award for best novel of romantic suspense, and the romantic times bookclub award for best historical mysterymiss irene adler, the beautiful american opera singer who once outwitted sherlock holmes, is here given an unexpected talent. Carole nelson douglas gives readers a delightful look into victoriana with irene adler, the only woman ever to have outwitted sherlock holmes, in a scandal in bohemia. Although adler is american, the series is set in 19th century france. Douglas has now made all of her irene adler books available as ebooks and. I mentioned the series in the nellie bly episode of my blogpodcast about dramaticradio portrayals of journalists, which ill be sharing with students in the fall.
In carole nelson douglas s novel spider dance, irene has finally come home after numerous adventures, not out of loyalty to her native shores but because of. To sherlock holmes, irene adler is always the woman. You and your readers might enjoy hearing agnes moorehead as nellie. Carole nelson douglas is the usa today bestselling author of eight irene adler adventures, twentyfive feline noir midnight louie mysteries, five delilah street, paranormal investigator, noir urban fantasies, and many other witty, adventurous novels and shorter pieces that combine mysterythriller, high and urban fantasy and romancewomens fiction. Chapel noir is the fifth book in carole nelson douglass critically acclaimed irene adler series, which reinvents the woman that sir arthur conan doyle introduced in a scandal in bohemia as the heroine of her own extravagant adventures. Castle rouge irene adler mysteries carole nelson douglas isbn. In this volume the fictional detective irene adler norton and her assistant penelope huxleigh travel to 1889 new york to solve a series of murders.
King, carole nelson douglas gave readers a delightful look into victoriana with one of the most impressive detective characters. Paranormal investigator series and irene adler series. The private wife of sherlock holmes by carole nelson douglas. Irene adler carole nelson douglas official author site. In addition to the irene adler series, carole nelson douglas is the author of the bestselling contemporary midnight louie mystery. Buy a cheap copy of irene at large book by carole nelson douglas. The plot of this novel also revolves around the lives of the main characters kendric and irissa. After writing some bestselling high fantasy novels and sf thrillers, she imported fantasy notions into her midnight louie mystery series, which features a hardboiled las vegas pi whos a feline sam. The author novels, including mainstream, mystery, thriller, high fantasy, science fiction, and romancewomens fiction, carole nelson douglas has been nominated for or won more than fifty writing awards. Holmes is the first irene adler novel, now in ebook with readers guide. A charismatic performer and the intellectual equal to the men she encounters, irene adler is as much at home with a spyglass and revolver as with haute couture and gala balls.
Carole nelson douglas is the author of the bestselling midnight louie series as well as the historical suspense series featuring irene adler, the only woman ever to have outwitted sherlock holmes. And fun it iswhen carole nelson douglas purports to tell how irene adler outfoxed sherlock holmesthis enchanting paragon. In 1889, opera diva and amateur investigator irene adler the only woman ever to outwit sherlock holmes in the original conan doyle stories is called on to. Author carole nelson douglas has taken this character and made her into a formidable private investigator. The first book in carole nelson douglas s irene adler series, good night, mr.
Prolong the fun by reading carole nelson douglas eight acclaimed irene adler suspense novels, the first to reinvent a woman from the holmes canon as a protagonist. According to the critics from the new york times, publishers weekly and daily newspapers, irene adler as the dashing heroine in carole nelson douglas s enchanting victorian series is a victorian age ms. Holmes is a trade paperback edition of the series groundbreaking start and new york times notable book of the year. Irene adler books carole nelson douglas official author site. The private wife of sherlock holmes irene adler and sherlock. Alive and well despite the widely published accounts of her death, diva irene adler and her dashing husband godfrey norton are taking coffee with their friend nell. The private wife of sherlock holmes irene adler by carole nelson. Carole nelson douglas official publisher page simon.
Irene adler is the only woman ever to have outwitted sherlock holmes. Another fine irene adler mystery i have read carole nelson douglas s six previous victorianera irene adler novels and i think this is a fine addition to the series. Irene adler adventures mysteries by carole nelson douglas. Get the best deals on books carole nelson douglas when you shop the largest online selection at. Setting herself the task of creating a heroine worthy.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. In addition to tales of midnight louie, carole nelson douglas is also the author of the historical suspense series featuring irene adler, the only woman ever to have outwitted sherlock holmes. Carole nelson douglas, author of more than fifty fantasy and science fiction, mystery, mainstream, and romance novels, was an awardwinning reporter and editor for the st. She has written in many genres, but is best known for two popular mystery series, the irene adler sherlockian suspense novels and the midnight louie mystery series douglas was a theater and english literature major in college.
Irene adler series by carole nelson douglas goodreads. The private wife of sherlock holmes irene adler by carole nelson douglas book cover, description, publication history. Finding the irene adler books carole nelson douglas. See all books authored by carole nelson douglas, including catnap, and pussyfoot, and more on. The american opera singer irene adler was first introduced to the world as a character in the conan doylesherlock holmes story a scandal in bohemia as the only woman to outwit. Lot of 19 carole nelson douglas books irene adler sword. Femme fatale is the first book in a duology that ends with spider dancer. Irene adler, the only woman ever to have outwitted sherlock holmes, in a scandal in bohemia. Carole nelson douglas goodreads author shelved 1 time as irene adler avg rating 4.
She has competed and sometimes cooperated with the famous fictional detective over six popular and acclaimed novels. She is also the author of the bestselling and much loved contemporary midnight louie mysteries, which are set in las vegas. The author studied english literature and theater in university. She has written in many genres, but is best known for two popular mystery series, the irene adler sherlockian suspense novels and the midnight louie mystery series. Her irene adler historical series made carole the first author to use a woman from the sherlock. Irene adler is the protagonist in a series of historical suspense novels by american novelist carole nelson douglas. Goodnight, mr holmes irene adler 1 by carole nelson douglas, is the parting line of irene, disguised, mocking holmes pursuit during scandal in bohemia. Good morning irene by carole nelson douglas abebooks. Ive loved reading the irene adler books that i can get copies of ive managed to find either hard copies or ebooks for my kindle for most of them but cant seem to get castle rouge or femme fatale on any format. Order of carole nelson douglas books carole nelson douglas is an american novelist of mystery novels including cozies, suspense novels, thriller novels, fantasy novels and womens fiction. Doyle claims that irene adler is the only person to have out smarted sherlock holmes.
She has written a total of 60 novels in her career as an author. In addition to the irene adler series, carole nelson douglas is the author of the. Irene adler, opera star and sleuth in 19th century france. Carole nelson douglas, author of more than fifty fantasy and science fiction, mystery, mainstream. The complete series list for irene adler carole nelson douglas. Taking her prompt from the adventures of sherlock holmes, carole nelson douglas has scooped out the exotic character of irene adler and given her her own series of adventures. An irene adler novel irene adler series by carole nelson douglas. Carole nelson douglas is the author of the delilah street, midnight louie, and irene adler series. Chapel noir is the fifth book in carole nelson douglas s critically acclaimed irene adler series, which reinvents the woman that sir arthur conan doyle introduced in a scandal in bohemia as the heroine of her own extravagant adventures. Irene adler is the only woman to ever outwit sherlock holmes.
Douglas sticks to the bones of doyle, yet gives another side and back story. The private wife of sherlock holmes irene adler and sherlock holmes novella book 0 kindle edition by douglas, carole nelson. Hi carole, ive enjoyed the irene adler books with nellie bly and 19th century new york journalists. The private wife of sherlock holmes irene adler and. Carole nelson douglas is an american author born in 1944. An irene adler novel by douglas, carole nelson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In addition to tales of midnight louie, carole nelson douglas is also the author of the historical suspense series featuring irene adler, the only woman ever to. It was published by the del rey publishing house in the year 1984. Carole nelson douglas is the author of 58 novels, including the irene adler sherlockian suspense series and the.
Castle rouge is the companion volume to chapel noir, chronicling irene adler s first ripper case. My wife found a copy of carole nelson douglass irene adler book, goodnight. You will receive 6 books from the irene adler series, 4 books from the sword and circlet series, the complete delilah street series 5 books, the complete probe series 2 books, and 2 books from the midnight louie series. Carole nelson douglas books list of books by author. And fun it iswhen carole nelson douglas purports to tellhow irene adler outfoxed sherlock holmesthis enchanting paragon. Carole nelson douglas born november 15, 1944 is an american writer of sixty novels and many short stories. Carole nelson douglas has more than earned her niche in the mystery hall of fame with this timeless classic.