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Good Night, Mr. Holmes

Carole Nelson Douglas (1990)

SubgenreRomantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesIrene Adler #1
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.88

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Hero archetypes

Barrister / Lawyer

Protagonist archetypes

Detective / Investigator

Synopsis

Irene Adler, the beautiful American opera singer who once outwitted Sherlock Holmes, is given a life of her own in this first of a series. Her talent for detection is called upon, not her singing, as she rescues handsome barrister Godfrey Norton, and "duels" with Mr. Holmes himself.

Is Good Night, Mr. Holmes appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A clean historical mystery featuring Irene Adler from the Holmes canon. No violence beyond mild peril, no sexual content, and appropriate language throughout. Perfect for adult mystery fans who want a gentle read.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Fans of clever heroines and Victorian mysteries will enjoy watching Irene Adler solve cases and match wits with Sherlock Holmes himself.

Tags

Historical MysteryVictorian EraSherlock Holmes PasticheGaslight Fantasy