A Study in Treason

Wow, I absolutely just love this series now!? Well I just read this book which is the second one but I fell in love and it has all the awesome Sherlock Holmes Feels! I was so excited when I received an email alerting me that I was granted a wish from the publishers! St. Martin's Press, you guys rock!???<br />This story captivated my heart because Joanna is just like her father, Sherlock. I also loved the aspect of having Dr. Watson and his son part of the team as well. They make a great team and had me guessing from the very beginning how things would conclude. The characters were fantastic in my opinion and I can't wait to read the first in the series now! The mystery was solid and I thought I could use my skills for this book after figuring out Ruth Ware's latest novel from the beginning chapters but I have to admit that the ending surprised me and there was quite the twists that I won't soon forget. I read this novel within a day and was scrolling through pages as fast as I possibly could. I definitely recommend this book to Sherlock fans and mystery lovers alike!

The daughter of Sherlock Holmes, her husband and son of Dr. Watson Sr. and Dr. Watson Sr. embark on saving the realm when a critical document is stolen. This document is the peace treaty between England and France and must be retrieved before its disappearance is discovered. <br><br>Complex sleuthing, fascinating and likable characters and strong historical world building makes <b>A Study in Treason</b> a delightfully stimulating read.<br><br>I received this ARC copy of <b>A Study In Treason</b> from St. Martin's Press - Minotaur Books. This is my honest and voluntary review. <b>A Study in Treason</b> is set for publication June 12, 2018.<br><br>My Rating: 4 stars<br>Written by: Leonard Goldberg<br>Series: The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mysteries (Book 2)<br>Hardcover: 320 pages<br>Publisher: Minotaur Books <br>Publication Date: June 12, 2018<br>ISBN-10: 1250101069<br>ISBN-13: 978-1250101068<br>Genre: Historical Fiction | Mystery<br><br>Amazon: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Study-Treason-Daughter-Sherlock-Mysteries/dp/1250101069/">https://www.amazon.com/Study-Treason-...</a><br>Barnes &amp; Noble: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-study-in-treason-leonard-goldberg/1127178067">https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-st...</a><br>Itunes: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-study-in-treason/id1315662718?mt=11">https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-st...</a><br><br><i>For more reviews check out <a href="http://www.tometender.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Tome Tender's Book Blog</a> or find us on <a href="http://facebook.com/TomeTender" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a>.</i><br><a href="http://tometender.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img height="250" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1454619736i/17992704._SX540_.jpg" width="400" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a>

*Source* NetGalley<br />*Genre* Mystery, Historical<br />*Rating* 3.5<br /><br />*Thoughts*<br /><br /> A Study in Treason is the second installment in author Leonard Goldberg's The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mysteries. The year is 1914, protagonist Joanne Blalock, the daughter of Sherlock Holmes, is now married to John Watson, Jr. the son of Dr. Watson, Sherlock Holmes partner and chronicler. This time out, the trio is summoned by Sir Harold Whitlock, First Sea Lord in His Majesty's Navy to solve a case that has the utmost national security implications for England. A case that needs to be solved quickly, or thousands of lives may be lost.<br /><br />*Full Review @ Gizmos Reviews*<br /><br /><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://gizmosreviews.blogspot.com/2018/07/review-study-in-treason-by-leonard.html">http://gizmosreviews.blogspot.com/201...</a><br /><br />

Another amazing book

I enjoyed this audiobook. I figured out the mystery but stuck with it.

I am a fan of Sherlock Holmes, in general. I like the character, and I like his world. I am not a purist; I enjoy retellings of Holmes in many forms. So when I say I just could not get into this book, I'm coming from a place of having <i>wanted</i>to love it. Alas. It was not to be.<br /><br />Why, you ask? <br /><br />Because I do not like the characters. Though I love the premise - the Holmes and Watson clans have joined by marriage, and Joanna and the Watsons gallivant around solving mysteries together - I find the character of Joanna so unlikable it ruins the entire story for me. She is arrogant - and not in a good way. She operates as if everyone around her is levels less intelligent than she, and even if it's true, it's irritating. And though it's popular for Holmes characters to be written as stoic, Joanna is a block of wood, lacking any personality whatsoever. Additionally, while in the original Holmes adventures John Watson had his own voice and personality, in this book I feel like Watson is only there to make Joanna look good. <br /><br />So, for me, all in all, a disappointment. Although I will say that cover is gorgeous.

This review was originally posted on <a href="https://booksofmyheart.net/2019/10/19/audio-a-study-in-treason-by-leonard-goldberg/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Books of My Heart</a><br /> <br /><br /> <strong>Read It, Rate It and Record   </strong> <br /> A short review to update challenges <br />I was happy to continue with  <em> <strong><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/217335-the-daughter-of-sherlock-holmes-mysteries" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mysteries</a> </strong> </em>series.  I love Sherlock Holmes style mysteries, and the setting in England. Even if I didn't, this is narrated by STEVE WEST.<br /><br />In <strong>A Study in Treason</strong>, Joanna has married the younger Dr. John Watson, son of the original Watson.  She has been working with her father-in-law after his health issues.  He is asked to solve a tricky international case but refuses to take it on without his son and daughter-in-law. It did seem strange how the men deferred to her so frequently but overall it was a fascinating and fun read.<br /><br />Now to I have to wait impatiently for <strong>The Disappearance of Alistair Ainsworth</strong> to be available at the library. That way I can get my Sherlock and Steve West fix.<br /><br /> <strong>Narration:</strong> <br />I love everything STEVE WEST!!!!!!  He's just my favorite.   I enjoyed listening to this story at my usual 1.5x speed.  I appreciate his work with both male and female voices and he handles the English characters so well.  Definitely, his narration enhanced my enjoyment.<br /><br /><strong>Listen to a clip:</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://soundcloud.com/macaudio-2/a-study-in-treason-by-leonard-goldberg-audiobook-excerpt">https://soundcloud.com/macaudio-2/a-s...</a>

<a href="http://www.betweendandr.com/2018/06/18/a-study-in-treason-de-leonard-goldberg-vo/" rel="nofollow noopener">Mon avis en Français</a><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.betweendandr.com/2018/06/18/a-study-in-treason-by-leonard-goldberg/" rel="nofollow noopener">My English review</a><br /><br />I fell in love with the cover when I saw it and when I realized that I was dealing with a Sherlock Holmes story, I could not resist! I love that kind of stories! But by cons, I must admit that I did not realize that it was a second volume, otherwise I would have waited to read the first one but I told myself that I could always try and see if I managed to understand everything.<br /><br />I found that the form of the story was quite original. The author launches us directly into an investigation, and gives us the impression to follow the research step by step as if we were witnessing the arrival of the police during a crime and that we attended all hypothesis. It’s quite interesting and different to read.<br /><br />However, I must say that I was sad enough not to be able to get into the story or to become attached to the characters. I do not know if it’s due to the fact that I did not read the first volume so I do not want to stop you from getting into this one, but it did not really work for me.

DNF at 6%.<br /><br />This is totally on me, I didn't really think this through and requested the book from NetGalley without remembering that I loathe Sherlock Holmes and that condescending way in which he explains the most ridiculous observations that lead him to conclude that an elderly Japanese travelling salesman with one leg sat in the chair by the fire. If you like Sherlock Holmes then I'm sure, based on the (very) little I read, that you will love this. The style and vocal patterns appears to be the same. Unfortunately, as I have explained, I don't like the style.<br /><br />My bad!<br /><br />I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I've read the first two books in this series now, and enjoyed them both. But for some reason, Joanna Blalock Watson's voice is starting to ring untrue to me. It's too forced, too Sherlockian—to the point that it pulls me out of the story. The writing is professional, the story is interesting, but the protagonist is beginning to fade. I also think that the Watsons (father and son) hold her in an unrealistic amount of awe for the time and place. <br /><br />I'm unsure whether or not I'll read the next book. There's just so much excellent historical fiction out there.