A Bold New Saga Rewrites Everything We Thought We Knew About Irene Adler and Sherlock Holmes in Simon Thorne's "Portraits of Irene"
Simon Thorne delivers a sweeping, genre-blending adventure that elevates Irene Adler from a single mention in the Holmes canon to the architect of history, myth, and secrets too vast for Watson’s pen
Official Press Release
New York, NY — December 5, 2025 — Authors Simon Thorne, K. T. Darcy, and Tirzah Alba introduce a daring
new take on classic detective lore with Portraits of Irene (Portion of Divinity Book 1), a cinematic reimagining
that transforms Irene Adler from a fleeting character into the fulcrum upon which empires, memories, and
impossible truths turn. This electrifying novel blends historical fiction, philosophical inquiry, mythology, and the
unmistakable intrigue of Sherlock Holmes, offering readers a story that expands far beyond Victorian London.
At the heart of the tale is Irene Adler—a woman who remembers everything because she has lived through more
than any mortal should. While Arthur Conan Doyle granted her only a single appearance, Thorne and his co-
authors ask a daring question: What was Sherlock Holmes hiding about her true identity? As the novel fills in the
gaps of Holmes’s three-year disappearance, readers discover that Irene’s life intersects with divine councils,
collapsing civilizations, and secrets too dangerous for history books.
Their reunion sparks a globe-spanning search for Irene’s long-lost cohorts, forcing both Holmes and Adler to
confront the one truth neither has ever fully understood: what it means to be human. Through whispered
betrayals, shifting allegiances, and extraordinary revelations, Irene’s story becomes the lens through which
readers explore memory, meaning, and the fabric of time itself.
Supporting this epic narrative are Charlie Watson and her steadfast butler Felix, whose journey through
Sherlock’s posthumous journals uncovers layers of myth and science intertwined with historical events. Their
discoveries reframe everything they thought they knew about the world of Holmes—and their own place within
it.
Simon Thorne crafted Portraits of Irene to challenge genre boundaries and elevate a beloved literary figure
into a force of destiny. Blending spiritual concepts, historical detail, and imaginative world-building, the book
invites readers to question how stories are written, who writes them, and what truths remain hidden in the
spaces between.
Simon Thorne is an imaginative storyteller whose work explores the intersections of myth, philosophy, and
adventure. The book is now available — secure your copy here: https://a.co/d/2zOpUUz
For review copies, interview requests, or additional information, please contact:
Simon Thorne
Email: simon@portionofdivinity.com