The Fifth Heart A Novel
The Fifth Heart A Novel by Dan Simmons, published by Little, Brown on December 8, 2015, is a reprint edition comprising 624 pages. This historical mystery intertwines the lives of iconic figures Sherlock Holmes and Henry James as they journey to America in 1893 to investigate the mysterious death of Clover Adams, the wife of historian Henry Adams. What initially appears to be a suicide may involve deeper, more significant implications, raising questions of national importance.
Readers will find a blend of fiction and intrigue as Holmes grapples with his own identity during a period known as his Great Hiatus, believing himself to be a fictional character. This revelation complicates the investigation for James, who must confront the possibility of a sinister force, potentially linked to Moriarty, manipulating events from the shadows. The narrative explores themes of reality and fiction while delving into the realms of private investigation and historical context, making it a compelling addition to the genres of thrillers and mystery.
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In 1893, Sherlock Holmes and Henry James come to America together to solve the mystery of the 1885 death of Clover Adams, wife of the esteemed historian Henry Adams–member of the Adams family that has given the United States two Presidents. Clover’s suicide appears to be more than it at first seemed; the suspected foul play may involve matters of national importance.
Holmes is currently on his Great Hiatus–his three-year absence after Reichenbach Falls during which time the people of London believe him to be deceased. Holmes has faked his own death because, through his powers of ratiocination, the great detective has come to the conclusion that he is a fictional character.
This leads to serious complications for James–for if his esteemed fellow investigator is merely a work of fiction, what does that make him? And what can the master storyteller do to fight against the sinister power — possibly named Moriarty — that may or may not be controlling them from the shadows?
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