Song for Someone by KD Sherrinford

Book Blurb

Finalist at The Chanticleer International Book Awards for Romantic Fiction- The Chatelaine— Proud Recipient of The Editors Gold Seal.

Love is the aria of the soul.

Charlotte Sapori has led a wonderful life, safely tucked in the bosom of her family. Her mother, Irene Adler, is a renowned opera singer, while her father, Lucca Sapori, does important government work that frequently takes him away from them. Charlotte is close to her older brother, Nicco, and they are both doted on by their parents. All is well until her mother receives an unexpected diagnosis which shakes the family to its core.
Knowing herself to be dying, Adler confesses to Charlotte things that have long been kept from her, telling her to find and read her diary. A distressed Lucca Sapori tells his daughter to read his as well. And by the way, Lucca Sapori is not his real name. In fact, she may have heard of him—he is actually the world-famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
Charlotte finds both diaries and plunges into the hidden world of Irene Adler and Sherlock Holmes as she discovers what brought them together, and how they managed to stay together for thirty years despite having to battle the odds.

Best Book Editors Review

This is an elegant and captivating story, taking us into the world of Sherlock Holmes through the narrative of Charlotte Sapori a young woman on the cusp of becoming a doctor.

The writing is strong and accomplished, balancing evocative prose with an engaging narrative that unravels deep and well-kept family secrets. From Holmes to the charming and renowned Irene Adler every character has the complexity readers would expect from this legendary homage. Charley’s voice adds a fresh perspective to the Sherlock Holmes legacy. Her emotional quest for answers through story-revealing journals brings life to the book

This novel would be a perfect candidate for a comparative paper alongside Arthur Conan Doyle’s original works. Song for Someone builds on the Holmes books with insight into his personal life, particularly through his relationships. It offers rich material for academic analysis. The contrast between Holmes’ cold persona and the warmth of family life creates fascinating layers of complexity. The writing is sublime, the description and tone beautiful and the characters vivid and real.

I’d ask if KD Sherrinford could be Conan Doyle incarnate if not for the more gentle, and modern style. I prefer this to any of the books by the great author, and very much look forward to the next one in the series. Beautiful and captivating, I loved it. Recommended.

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Tracey Gerrard

Intriguing read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 May 2024

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Irene Adler is a famous opera singer. Lucca Sapori is a government worker who works away a lot. Charlotte Sapori is the loving daughter of this intriguing couple.
When Charlotte’s mother is told she is dying she asks her daughter to read her diaries as does her father Lucca and here we are taken into the world of the renowned famous detective Sherlock Homes along with Irene Adler.
Song For Someone is a beautifully written mystery story filled with love, suspense and danger. A gripping read for all the mystery and Sherlock Homes lovers out there!!!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

God of Gnomes

Holmes and Adler

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 February 2024

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Love is the aria of the soul.
Charlotte Sapori has led a wonderful life, safely tucked in the bosom of her family. Her mother, Irene Adler, is a renowned opera singer, while her father, Lucca Sapori, does important government work that frequently takes him away from them. Charlotte is close to her older brother, Nicco, and they are both doted on by their parents. All is well until her mother receives an unexpected diagnosis which shakes the family to its core.
I have been a fan of Sherlock Holmes for as long as I can remember and have a special place for him in my heart, so am always slightly concerned when I see him appear outside the confinds of Doyle I needed not have worried this is a fantastic read. With her mother’s death, it is revealed to her that her father is indeed the legendary and celebrated detective Sherlock Holmes. As she begins to read the diaries of both her mother and father a fantastic tale of of heartbreak, betrayal, secrets and intrigue are laid bare, but over all this a story of the love of two people and the perseverance and tenacity of two people destined to be together despite the dangers that conspire against them.
The Victorian era literally seems to jump off the page with descriptions that leave you believing you have just visited. The prose is by turns lyrical and magical. The plot is sharp and crisp with more than a touch of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle about it. Irene Adler is captivating and strong both a woman of the times and also far ahead. Her story from Scandal in Bohemia is expanded and given life in the most beautiful of ways. All in all this is a fantastic read and I look forward to continuing the series, the game is as they say afoot!

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Beautiful and emotional. A story to remember.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 August 2023

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This is the first book I have read by this author, and I can honestly say I loved every page.

The story grabs you from the moment you begin reading the first paragraph, it is then you’ll quickly realise that this is is not your typical crime novel. The genius of Sherlock Holmes meets the celebrated opera singer, Irene Adler. It is a story of danger, intrigue, deception, denial, and a secret longing, but above all it is an engrossing love affair to rival the most ardent of stories told through history.

Beautifully written in a dialogue period-specific was an absolute joy to read. The well-defined characters, coupled with the visual imagery, added to the authenticity of the period.
Loved it. A beautiful, emotional story that tugged at my heartstrings.
Highly recommended.

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About KD Sherrinford

KD Sherrinford

KD Sherrinford is a multi-award-winning International author. She was born and raised in Preston, Lancashire, and now lives on the Fylde Coast with her husband, John and their two children—an avid reader from an early age. KD loved the mystery writers Conan Doyle, and Agatha Christie was her favourite. She read the entire Conan Doyle canon by age 13.

KD had a varied career, working with thoroughbred horses and racing greyhounds. To mix things up, she joined Countrywide and became a Fellow of The National Association of Estate Agents. Retirement finally allowed KD the time to write her multi-award-winning debut novel, ” Song for Someone.” KD got the idea for the story after a visit to The Sherlock Holmes Museum on Baker Street in 2019; KD has always wanted to write about the iconic character Irene Adler. A talented pianist from age six, the music from some of KD’s favourite composers, Beethoven, Wagner, and Stephen Foster, all feature strongly in her writing. .” Song for Someone “was awarded The Editors Choice Gold Seal Medal in 2022 and received critical acclaim from Book Viral, Readers Favorite, Literary Titan and The Historical Fiction Company, which described” Song for Someone” as an evocative masterpiece and a book that stands out in contemporary literature. The novel was a recent Finalist at The Chanticleers International Book Awards- The Chatelaine. ” Christmas at The Saporis” was published last December. The third book, ” Meet Me In Milan”, went live on the 29th of September 2023. This thrilling Trilogy was Shortlisted for The CIBA’s Series Book Awards in Genre Fiction.KD Sherrinford is a member of The CWA, the RNA and the LWA. Her short, cosy mystery ” A Bit of a Do” was published in Marla Breeden’s Limited Edition Anthology, entitled ” Malice Matrimony and Murder “On the 13th of November 2023. Twenty-five original short, cosy mysteries from international authors, including Deringer and Agatha Finalists, CWA members, and recipients of The Editors Gold Seal, KD is very proud to be a part of this fabulous collection. Book four of the Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler Mysters, the much anticipated ” The Whistle of Revenge” will be released in 2025. You can reach KD on her Facebook author page.