We all know who Sherlock Holmes is. What if he had had a daughter? What if she had the same intelligent mind? You'd have a story such as The Wayward Prince. A member of the Royal family in line to the throne is kidnapped. Trying to keep it from the public, the family bring in Holmes' daughter to help find the Prince before it is too late. 
The Prince is a known playboy with women from all walks of life in his bed. It is not uncommon for him to disappear for a few hours or even days to enjoy a love affair. Joanna Watson and the famous Drs. Watsons are called in to uncover the truth which includes more than the Crown bargained for. 
I enjoyed the fact that it was not another Sherlock Holmes story. While it follows the style of his famous investigations, it was something different with a strong female character. Rather refreshing. Joanna, the daughter of the famous detective, doesn't back down from anyone and has skin of steel yet she can move in different circles with ease. She shows a compassionate heart that flows well with tough side. And, of course, she is extremely smart. She sees things others do not and keeps an open mind as she looks for the truth in all the lies. 
The mystery itself is one that was a hard one to solve. I had a few ideas that proved correct but more that did not. Joanna is shown to see things but not communicate them to her husband and father as she works through the problems. At times, she is several steps ahead as she works on ideas and theories. Even when it comes to her own father's past creeping up on them. 
This was a very enjoyable read that had be not wanting to put it down as I came up with my own useless theories. This is a book in a series. I'll be going back and reading the previous books. 
Like mysteries? Like Holmes? Give this series a shot. You might find a new author you love.

Thank you to Netgally, the publishers, and Leonard Goldberg

When I requested this book I was unaware that it was apart of a series, one that requires you to read the previous books for this one to make sense. I am unable to read all the previous books along with this one before the publish date. Therefore, I will rate this a fair 3/5 stars and will adjust the rating and review when I am able to read all the books in the series along with this one.

I love this series. With each book you get to know the characters in more depth. This is a wonderful series!

As always, Joanna Watson dives into another great mystery!

In the midst of the Great War, Prince Harry, the more troublesome prince of the crown, is kidnapped while riding in Hyde Park. Thought to be the work of German agents, the Watson trio are brought into help Scotland Yard investigate the matter, but quietly as word does not need to spread that Germany has successfully infiltrated the royal family. But of course, things are not always what they seem, and Joanna remains at the top of her game, but this could be her last mystery if not careful.

I always look forward to the next mystery in this series, just to see if I can solve it before Joanna. As usual, I did not, but I still had a blast trying. The way Goldberg writes keep readers intrigued through the full story and with ties back to several of the original Sherlock Holmes novels, its easy to see why. I read through these books every year and am looking forward to adding this one to my shelf. Another great installment of the Daughter of Sherlock Holmes.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

An interesting spin on the Sherlock Holmes connected mysteries that seem to pop up everywhere. The daughter of Sherlock Holmes joins with the Watsons, Sr and Jr, to solve the kidnapping/ disappearance of Prince Harry. The plot line uses the same investigative skills that Holmes' daughter would have learned at his knee and follows clues that will take her into circumstances where she'll have to use those skills to resolve the baffling trail of the kidnappers.

DNF at 25%.
I really enjoyed the previous Daughter of Sherlock Holmes book, "The Blue Diamond" (which was my first read of the series) and was excited to hear another book was coming out. I was invited to read this one since I read and reviewed its predecessor and I accepted actually without reading the blurb on it. My mistake.

Unfortunately, this book had issues and really fell flat of the previous book.

>The prince is anything but princely in conduct, and enjoyed dallying with many women. (Not on the page, but mentioned in palace gossip.) Just eww.

Although such illicit activity is not uncommon among public officials today, this is morally wrong, disgusting and unbefitting of any person particularly one supposedly in authority.

>A woman (barmaid) dies as a result of an abortion.

>Joanna doesn't seem like herself in this book, and honestly seems one-dimensional. Sad.

In truth this book was disappointing, and time seemed to go by so slowly. So this book is a pass for me.

I received a complimentary e-book from the publisher through Netgalley, and was not required to write a positive review. The thoughts above are my own.

This is the 7th in in a cozy mystery spin on the Holmes/Watson partnership. It stars widowed Joanna Blalock, the daughter of Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler.

She's now married to Dr. John Watson, Jr., and works with both him and his father. They are called urgently to 10 Downing Street. Prince Harry, third in line to the throne, has vanished and it's suspected that Germans have abducted him.

It turns out that a 'new Napoleon of crime' is pulling the strings with vengeance in mind. Holmes fans will particularly enjoy this engaging mystery series.

Of all the books in the Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mystery Series, The Wayward Prince is not one of my favorites. Leonard Goldberg does a wonderful job of writing about WWI England and including all of the challenges of that time in a way that makes the story so encompassing to the reader.

However, I found Joanna's interactions with not only the Watsons but also the minor characters to be so robotic it became distracting. Yes, she is the daughter of Sherlock Holmes and has the keen mind and deductive skills to prove it, but she is still a human not a computer. I found the plot to be a little redundant, as well, once the villain was determined.

If you are a fan of all things 221B Baker Street, these novels are for you but if you are new to the series I would strongly suggest you start with another book in the series. Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoy this series and this 7th book is also a good one. Joanna, the daughter of Sherlock Holmes, has followed in his footsteps and is a foremost detective. She is married to Dr John Watson, son of Sherlock’s sidekick Watson. The two Doctors Watson help Joanna solve the newest mystery, in which Prince Harry disappears during WWI. A complicated plot of abduction German enemies and revenge unfurls.

Leonard Goldberg continues the Daughter of Sherlock Holmes into the First World War in the Wayward Prince. Playboy Prince Harry, third in line to the British throne, goes missing in Hyde Park. What might have been a rendezvous with a lover turns into a kidnapping. MI5 decodes a message that suggests German spies plan to send him to the Kaiser. Scotland Yard and MI5 turn to Joanna, the daughter of Sherlock, and the Watsons to find and rescue the prince. Then it turns out a Moriarty and revenge is in the mix. Lots of deduction and adventures. Read and enjoy.

In May 1918, the daughter of Sherlock Holmes, Joanna Watson; her husband, John Watson, Jr.; and her father-in-law, John Watson, Sr., are summoned to Downing Street by the commissioner of Scotland Yard. Prince Harry, third in line to the throne, vanished into thin air when he stopped for a call of nature during his usual Hyde Park morning ride.

From a few innocuous clues, Joanna is able to discern plenty of information. The prince met someone in a clearing, but was this a planned tryst, or the site of an abduction? Armed with the wisdom of the Watsons and the savvy of the Baker Street Irregulars, can Joanna save a prince, whilst wading through opium dens, seedy pubs, backstreet abortions, and royal affairs? To say more invites spoilers.

Finding the rhythm amidst the archaic manner of speech took me a short while, but it suits the timeframe well, and I enjoyed Joanna’s brusque manner, her expressions so like her father, and her unwavering confidence in her genius. I have never read Conan Doyle, so I may have missed some connections or nods to the famous detective, but Goldberg’s series has a distinct tone to it. His characters are fictitious, placed in historic locations. John Watson, Jr., director of pathology at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, narrates the story, as he is responsible for chronicling The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes cases, much in the same way as John Watson, Sr., documented for his good friend Sherlock.

Once I hit my stride, I galloped along with the story despite a necessary suspension of disbelief in a few spots. This is a classic good-vs.-evil race to the finish line for Joanna and is a standalone in a solid series.

Book seven of the Daughter of Sherlock Holmes series by Leonard Goldberg is titled the The Wayward Prince. This Wayward Prince is also called Harry, similar to another Prince who is in the news of late. The titular Prince has fallen for a barmaid from Whitechapel, the old haunt of Jack the Ripper. In World War I, the Ripper is just a memory and Whitechapel is a bit better than it was but is still full of gin joints and people who will do much for a little bit of coin.

The barmaid becomes a pawn in a Mastermind's many tentacled plot for revenge. What at first seems a simple abduction for ransom, becomes plot by the German's to embarrass the Crown then twists into revenge against Sherlock Holmes. Only the capable hands of a master like Goldberg could keep all the threads neatly woven together into the fabric of a first rate mystery.

This book triggers nostalgia in waves for me, brings back the magic of reading my first Sherlock Holmes novel, and had me trying to guess what was going to happen from page to page.

Joanna and the Watsons are characters that while new to me felt so familiar, the visual storytelling had me sitting in a study on Baker Steet right there with our fantastic cast of characters.

I loved the little moments between Joanna and some of our secondary characters, seeing Miss Hudson have her powers of perception grow was a welcome addition, and Toby Two, what can I say about a hound that can sniff out certain substances other than bravo.

The story itself was really interesting, the inclusion of spies during wartime trying to find a missing prince had me glued to the pages and I loved the range of feelings this story drew out of me while keeping me glued to the book until the very last page.

I will say the ending surprised me, much like other books I've read by this phenomenal author looking back I could see little crumbs that had been planted that I missed because I was so engrossed in the story.

This is a solid 4.5-star book for me but I'll be rounding up to 5 for review purposes, and I will be reading more of the books in this series.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for Providing a copy of this E-Book, I have voluntarily read and reviewed it and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

The seventh book in the Daughter of Sherlock Holmes mystery series, The Wayward Prince, is a fun and engaging read. Joanna, the daughter of Sherlock Holmes, is not always likeable, but she is a clever and resourceful detective. The Watsons, Joanna's friends and assistants, are slightly bumbling, but they are loyal and helpful. The bad guys in this book are a new generation of criminals, and they are just as clever and dangerous as the ones Sherlock Holmes faced. Overall, The Wayward Prince is a great addition to the series. It is a fast-paced mystery with plenty of twists and turns. Fans of the series will not be disappointed.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Wayward Prince Earns 5/5 Royal Scandals … Engaging, Must-Read Gem!

War rages on in Europe, and our intrepid trio have been summoned to Downing Street on a very delicate matter: Prince Harry has been missing for two days. It isn’t like he hasn’t disappeared before, but he’d always return the next day after a rendezvous with any number of female companions. However, MI5 has received worrisome information that indicates the Prince may be the “asset” kidnapped by Germans and evidence points to a pre-planned scheme, but is it the Germans or more of a domestic threat? Is the Prince really a victim? Is the trio heading into danger? Or is Joanna the primary target due to her family connections?

I am a big fan of any incarnation of the original Sherlock Holmes, and Leonard Goldberg’s use of offsprings of the famous Holmes and Watson duo is one of the best. These “next generation” figures have characteristics of their parent giving fans a familiar dynamic, but I enjoyed the twist to gender and familial connections. Using WWI as the backdrop provides several intriguing opportunities, but in this seventh adventure, readers shouldn’t overlook the domestic criminal element that still harbor serious animosity for the man who greatly curtailed their illegal enterprises, Sherlock Holmes, and by extension, his daughter. The plot is a complex drama with issues of abortion, murder, entitlement, and espionage along with various personalities, agendas, and schemes that create perilous moments. Goldberg’s choice to use Watson Jr.’s perspective mirrors Doyle’s own narration choice which gives a unique and familiar viewpoint allowing readers to follow the drama as Watson Jr. discovers it as well as getting his interpretations. The descriptions illustrate a complete picture of WWI London and its people and insights into the day to day life. Definitely a nominee for best of 2023!

1918 London. When Prince Harry initially goes missing it is assumed he has arranged a meeting, but when he does not return Joanna Watson is requested to investigate with the help of the two doctor Watsons. After decoding a message MI5 believe he may have been kidnapped and to be transported to Germany.
An entertaining historical mystery from the viewpoint of Dr Watson, the son. With its varied and likeable characters it is a good addition to this enjoyable series.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Wayward Prince, by author Leonard Goldberg, is the Seventh installment in the authors The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes series. During the height of the Great War, playboy Prince Harry, the third in line to the British throne, vanishes in thin air while horseback riding in Hyde Park. The strikingly handsome playboy prince is initially believed to have arranged his disappearance so he can enjoy a brief rendezvous with one of his secret lovers. But when his absence continues on for days, the royal family grows concerned and summons Scotland Yard, who can only recover scant, unrevealing clues.

The concern deepens when MI5 decodes a recent message from German spies in London which speaks of a captured asset that will bring great embarrassment to the Crown. There is a strong belief within the Intelligence agency that plans are underway to transport the captive prince to Berlin without delay. Despite an intensive search, no trace of the royal can be detected. With Scotland Yard and MI5 baffled, Joanna and the Watson's are called in by Commissioner Sir Charles Bradberry, and they soon find themselves entangled in a web of abortion, murder, treason, and spies, all of which is seemingly being orchestrated by an arch-enemy of the long-dead Sherlock Holmes.

In their race to rescue Prince Harry, it becomes clear that the mastermind behind the maze of crimes has a singular motive in mind. He desires overdue revenge in the form of Joanna’s death. Like her own father, Sherlock, Joanna will face the wrath of Professor Moriarty, but this time, Colonel James Moriarty seems to be two steps ahead of Joanna which will eventually lead to a confrontation at the infamous Reichenbach Falls.

Once again, Joanna's husband John Watson Jr. MD, who is a pathologist at St.Bart's Hospital, is the narrator of this story, pretty much the same as his father John Watson Sr. MD, a former British army surgeon and prolific marksman, did with Sherlock Holmes. Joanna's son Johnny from her marriage to her first husband, a student at Eton, also plays a curious role which seems to indicate that not to far away he will be taking over the reigns for his mother. Oh, and I nearly forgot, we can't forget about the Irregulars that Joanna uses in basically the same way that Sherlock did to help solve the mystery.

I have been provided with a review copy of The Wayward Prince from NetGalley for an impartial review. I just really enjoyed this story and I just didn’t want it to end. I just lost myself in and I just couldn’t get enough of these interesting characters. I can’t wait to see what’s next from this author.

The Wayward Prince by Leonard Goldberg is a story about the daughter Sherlock Holmes never knew, her husband, John Watson, Jr., and his father, the original John Watson. Prince Harry is missing. He often went missing, but for an afternoon, sometimes over night. Never this long. They were called to 10 Downing Street, and ushered in through an unobtrusive entrance to make this discovery. It wasn’t long before Joanna discerned the participation of Moriarty. True, her father had killed the professor, but this was his brother, the colonel, every bit as clever as his brother had been, out for revenge. Despite knowing this was all a trap and Prince Harry was an extra gift, Joanna, and thus, John, Jr. and John followed right behind. That she was clever was not in question but was she clever enough for Colonel Moriarty?

Joanna was indeed clever, as was her son, who also worried over her. They live in the same apartment her father had inhabited and had Mrs. Hudson to care for them. It was a good life, but Joanna needed time to think through things and so spent many a sleepless night. Her husband was also the director of pathology at a huge hospital and so was helpful in that way, as in many others. She relied on the older John Watson, who had become adept at discerning clues in his extraordinary time with Sherlock. Moriarty led a merry chase, including police as well as intelligence services. It took them to Switzerland, to the site of Sherlock and Moriarty’s final meeting. Goldberg wrote an excellent novel, in the tradition of Sherlock Holmes, and yet so different. It was a good read.

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I received a complimentary ARC copy of The Wayward Prince (A Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mystery #7) by Leonard Goldberg from NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press, Minotaur Books in order to read and give an honest review.

” … I grew up reading authors such as Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie and Mr. Goldberg, in my opinion, has found his way to reinvigorate the classic detective’s legacy …”

A fan of this series author Leonard Goldberg yet again pays homage to the infamous detective Sherlock Holmes but at this point Joanna is herself become a unique character.

When the Watson’s presence is required at 10 Downing Street an uneasy feeling befalls the famous trio. The daughter of Sherlock Holmes has more than proven to be her father’s daughter and with the help from her husband John Jr and her father-in-law John, Sherlock Holmes steady assistant they have earned the respect of many. When Prince Harry, the third in line to the throne goes missing while riding his horse the Watsons are asked to find the prince and bring him home discreetly and safely. Since the country is in the throes of war and they suspect that the Germans may be responsible for the prince’s mysterious disappearance. Although at first the investigation points to the prince’s conquests to be behind his disappearance and when one dies in hospital after a botched abortion, it raises red flags. Due to the tawdry nature people close to the prince are less than forthcoming with pertinent information. When it points increasingly in the other direction the hunt is on to retrieve the prince before he is shipped out of the country. When they receive a ransom demand, they learn that the culprit behind the kidnapping has more of a connection to Joanna’s father and it is done as an act of vengeance and Joanna is in the crosshairs of the culprit.

I grew up reading authors such as Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie and Mr. Goldberg, in my opinion, has found his way to reinvigorate the classic detective’s legacy. The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes series is a fantastic series and although this book would be great as a stand-alone, I do recommend reading the previous books in the series as they are all great reads and help the reader get inside the brilliant mind of Joanna Watson.

Although a brilliant, clever plot drives the story this book wasn’t my favorite in the series, as it felt a bit too slow for me but did end with a satisfying conclusion. An enjoyable read and I would highly recommend it.