The Lady Sherlock · #1
A Study In Scarlet Women
USA Today bestselling author Sherry Thomas turns the story of the renowned Sherlock Holmes upside down in the first novel in this Victorian mystery series....
With her inquisitive mind, Charlotte Holmes has never felt comfortable with the demureness expected of the fairer sex in upper class society. But even she never thought that she would become a social pariah, an outcast fending for herself on the mean streets of London.
When the city is struck by a trio of unexpected deaths and suspicion falls on her sister and her father, Charlotte is desperate to find the true culprits and clear the family name. She’ll have help from friends new and old—a kind-hearted widow, a police inspector, and a man who has long loved her.
But in the end, it will be up to Charlotte, under the assumed name Sherlock Holmes, to challenge society’s expectations and match wits against an unseen mastermind.
The series
Step into a world where logic and danger collide, where the thrill of mystery is seasoned with a twist of gender-bending brilliance. The Lady Sherlock series reimagines the iconic Sherlock Holmes as Charlotte Holmes, a woman with an unmatched intellect and a knack for solving the most perplexing cases. Set against the backdrop of Victorian London, this captivating blend of historical fiction and mystery challenges expectations, with Charlotte using her sharp wit to navigate a society that would rather silence her brilliance.
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As the series unfolds, Charlotte’s sharp observational skills and logical mind make her a force to be reckoned with, though her gender forces her to hide in the shadows. Supported by an eclectic cast of allies, including a former detective turned partner-in-crime, Charlotte faces ever-more intricate puzzles, from solving crimes to uncovering the murky depths of her own past. Along the way, themes of identity, societal expectations, and the cost of genius intertwine, weaving a rich narrative that’s as cerebral as it is thrilling.
In The Lady Sherlock series, Sherry Thomas expertly combines atmospheric storytelling with complex, multi-layered characters, creating an engaging world where nothing is as it seems. With a unique spin on the classic detective genre, the series speaks to fans of mysteries, historical fiction, and those who crave a heroine who defies the conventions of her time. If you’re looking for a series that challenges the norms while keeping you at the edge of your seat, The Lady Sherlock might just be your next favorite read.
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