A Scandalous Affair: A Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mystery
During the height of the Great War, Joanna Holmes and the Watsons receive a late-night, clandestine visit from Sir William Radcliffe, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who brings with him an agonizing tale of blackmail; a case so sensitive that it can only be spoken of in the confines of 221B Baker Street.



An unknown individual has come into possession of salacious photographs, which not only sullies the family name, but may force the chancellor to vacate his seat on the War Council where his advice is most needed. The blackmailer has in their possession revealing photographs that show Sir William's granddaughter in romantic encounters with a man other than the aristocrat to whom she is engaged to marry. Should the pictures be released to the public, the wedding would be immediately called off, and the prospect of the granddaughter ever finding a suitable husband would vanish.



Sir William's family has been forced to pay exorbitant sums for several of the photographs, but even more salacious pictures remain in the blackmailer's possession-and will no doubt carry greater demands and threats. Scotland Yard cannot be involved, for fear of public disclosure. It thus falls on the shoulders of Joanna and the Watsons to expose the blackmailer and procure the photographs before irreparable harm comes to the chancellor and his family.
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A Scandalous Affair: A Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mystery
During the height of the Great War, Joanna Holmes and the Watsons receive a late-night, clandestine visit from Sir William Radcliffe, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who brings with him an agonizing tale of blackmail; a case so sensitive that it can only be spoken of in the confines of 221B Baker Street.



An unknown individual has come into possession of salacious photographs, which not only sullies the family name, but may force the chancellor to vacate his seat on the War Council where his advice is most needed. The blackmailer has in their possession revealing photographs that show Sir William's granddaughter in romantic encounters with a man other than the aristocrat to whom she is engaged to marry. Should the pictures be released to the public, the wedding would be immediately called off, and the prospect of the granddaughter ever finding a suitable husband would vanish.



Sir William's family has been forced to pay exorbitant sums for several of the photographs, but even more salacious pictures remain in the blackmailer's possession-and will no doubt carry greater demands and threats. Scotland Yard cannot be involved, for fear of public disclosure. It thus falls on the shoulders of Joanna and the Watsons to expose the blackmailer and procure the photographs before irreparable harm comes to the chancellor and his family.
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A Scandalous Affair: A Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mystery

A Scandalous Affair: A Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mystery

by Leonard Goldberg

Narrated by Steve West

Unabridged — 7 hours, 32 minutes

A Scandalous Affair: A Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mystery

A Scandalous Affair: A Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mystery

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Overview

During the height of the Great War, Joanna Holmes and the Watsons receive a late-night, clandestine visit from Sir William Radcliffe, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who brings with him an agonizing tale of blackmail; a case so sensitive that it can only be spoken of in the confines of 221B Baker Street.



An unknown individual has come into possession of salacious photographs, which not only sullies the family name, but may force the chancellor to vacate his seat on the War Council where his advice is most needed. The blackmailer has in their possession revealing photographs that show Sir William's granddaughter in romantic encounters with a man other than the aristocrat to whom she is engaged to marry. Should the pictures be released to the public, the wedding would be immediately called off, and the prospect of the granddaughter ever finding a suitable husband would vanish.



Sir William's family has been forced to pay exorbitant sums for several of the photographs, but even more salacious pictures remain in the blackmailer's possession-and will no doubt carry greater demands and threats. Scotland Yard cannot be involved, for fear of public disclosure. It thus falls on the shoulders of Joanna and the Watsons to expose the blackmailer and procure the photographs before irreparable harm comes to the chancellor and his family.

Editorial Reviews

Historial Mystery Review

Goldberg weaves a tightly packed narrative. Throw the Watsons and Holmes into the mix, and you’ve got yourself a tremendous late-night read!

Historical Novel Society

Very well written, with clever dialogue. I highly recommend this latest in an excellent series."

The Champaign News-Gazette

"Take a dive into the darker side of London and start with the first book of the series and work your way to this one. You won’t be disappointed. Great reads and very entertaining."

Kirkus Reviews

"Fans of all things Sherlock-ian will delight in Joanna, so like her father and already training her schoolboy son, Johnny, in the methods that have solved so many cases like this exceptionally tricky one."

Mystery Scene

Author Goldberg amply demonstrates once again just how compelling a figure Joanna Holmes has become. Simply put, this series is one of the best continuations of the Sherlock mythos that one could hope for."

Charleston Post and Courier

Praise for the Daughter of Sherlock Holmes series:

“Compelling, with clever revelations and pithy dialogue—a worthy successor to Conan Doyle’s original.

Publishers Weekly

Avid Sherlockians will be delighted with the many echoes of the original Holmes canon.

Booklist

"Fans of the original mysteries will get a chuckle out of the antic language, and there is a mercurial Mary Poppins appeal to this not-to-be-trifled-with heroine that will appeal to fans beyond Baker Street."

Library Journal

"Goldberg's Sherlock Holmes pastiche is pitch-perfect."

Mystery Center

"In this addition to the ‘Daughter of Sherlock Holmes’ series, Joanna Holmes tackles a case of political blackmail during World War I. The story blends classic detective work with historical intrigue, appealing to fans of traditional mysteries."

Product Details

BN ID: 2940194536542
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Publication date: 07/15/2025
Series: Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Series , #8
Edition description: Unabridged
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