{"product_id":"a-samba-for-sherlock-a-novel","title":"A Samba for Sherlock: A Novel","description":"\"Full of suspense and humor. . . . If Soares is remarkably strong in the crime scenes, he's also deliciously agreeable in his reconstruction of places and people.\" --Folha de São Paulo (Brazil)\n\nSet 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 favorite 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 valor, and the discretion that both cases demand: Sherlock Holmes.\nIn this witty, charming, and highly original novel, the Brazilian author Jô Soares 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 carnaval.\n\n\"Written with irresistible humor and remarkable control.\"\n--L'Espresso (Italy)\n\n\"One of the most charming and entertaining books of the year.\"\n--Le Point (France)\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0375700668\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 31URM800E6IM_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Soares, Jose Eugenio\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43051762024509,"sku":"31URM800E6IM_ns","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0375700668-0.jpg?v=1773954655","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/a-samba-for-sherlock-a-novel","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}