Inside the story
Meet Irene Adler
Irene Adler is a clever, daring American adventuress and retired opera singer living in London. Now known as Irene Norton, she is a woman from the Bohemian king's past whose intelligence and independence draw Sherlock Holmes into a delicate case.
On the page
A strikingly beautiful young woman, an operatic contralto, with abundant dark near-black hair swept up in a loose Victorian chignon, dark expressive eyes, arched brows and a knowing half-smile; light olive complexion. Wears an elegant high-necked plum-purple blouse with a soft pussy-bow, gold filigree drop earrings and a dark skirt.
