A Samba For Sherlock: A Novel - Soares, Jose Eugenio

Full of suspense and humour. . . . If Soares is remarkably strong in the crime scenes, he's also deliciously agreeable in his reconstruction of places and people.'--Folha de S Paulo (Brazil)Set in Rio de Janeiro in 1886, this internationally acclaimed literary thriller opens with the theft of a priceless Stradivarius violin that has been presented by Dom Pedro, emperor of Brazil, to his favourite mistress. At the same time a hideously inventive killer is prowling the boulevards and back alleys of Rio, leaving a violin string entangled in the intimate parts of his beautiful victims. Only one man possesses the genius, the valour, and the discretion that both cases demand: Sherlock Holmes. In this witty, charming, and highly original novel, the Brazilian author JSoares boldly reimagines Conan Doyle's legendary sleuth, introducing a very distracted and debauched Sherlock Holmes, one who trades cocaine for 'Indian cigarettes' and falls head over heels for a sultry actress. Overflowing with suspense and historical erudition, A Samba for Sherlock is a novel that combines the authenticity of The Alienist with the exuberant fantasy of carnival. 'Written with irresistible humour and remarkable control.'--L'Espresso (Italy)'One of the most charming and entertaining books of the year.'--Le Point (France).

Softcover. English. Vintage. 1998. ISBN: 9780375700668. 288 pp. Good. Book No: 61211