The Lantern's Dance: A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes by Laurie R. King. Bantam, 2024. Mystery. When Sherlock Holmes and his wife, Mary Russell, go to France to visit with Holmes grown son, Damian Adler and his wife and young daughter, they land in a spot of trouble involving shady characters who seem to be after Damian. While Holmes spirits the little family into safety, Russell nurses her hurt ankle and translates a journal found in crates sent from the esteemed art institute to Damian's home. Chapters of the translated journal provide clues about the Holmes family, their link to a famous artist, and why Damian may be in danger. Of course, all is resolved in a glorious way, thanks to the capable hands of Laurie R. King.
I highly recommend starting with The Language of Bees for some background on Russell and Holmes. Those of us who have followed the Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes novels over the years celebrate any new title. King continues to expand Holmes' family and provide background on his past.
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