A Conspiracy in Belgravia by Sherry Thomas

'Sherry Thomas is a master of her craft, and A Study in Scarlet Women is an unqualified success: brilliantly executed, beautifully written, and magnificently original-I want the next volume now!'-Tasha Alexander, New York Times bestselling author This book is everything I hoped it would be, and the next adventure cannot come too soon!'-Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author From the carefully plotted twists to the elegant turns of phrase, A Study in Scarlet Women is a splendid addition to Holmes's world. 'Sherry Thomas has done the impossible and crafted a fresh, exciting new version of Sherlock Holmes.

'Thomas's use of language, the way she uses gender reversal to conceal revelations, and the intricacies of her plotting mean that I will rediscover more things to relish in A Study in Scarlet Women each time I reread it.' Thank you, Sherry Thomas.'- Suspense Magazine 'Well researched, well plotted, well written. 'A new adventure for Charlotte Holmes-the Victorian lady detective who poses as a man named Sherlock-brings old mysteries to light and buried passions to the fore.Readers of Victorian fiction, romance, and detective stories will each find something to draw them in.'- Kirkus Reviews 'Loaded with suspense.a riveting and absorbing read.a beautifully written novel you'll savor the unraveling of the mystery and the brilliance of its heroine.' 'Thomas ( My Beautiful Enemy) maintains the shadowy Victorian setting as she advances her marvelous take on the Holmes canon.A must for mystery/Sherlock fans and readers who love excellent puzzles.'- Library Journal (starred review) Charlotte's investigative prowess is challenged as never before: Can she find her brother in time-or will he, too, end up as a nameless corpse somewhere in the belly of London? In the meanwhile, Charlotte wrestles with a surprising proposal of marriage, a mysterious stranger woos her sister Livia, and an unidentified body surfaces where least expected. Matters of loyalty and discretion aside, the case becomes even more personal for Charlotte as the missing man is none other than Myron Finch, her illegitimate half brother.

Lady Ingram, wife of Charlotte's dear friend and benefactor, wants Sherlock Holmes to find her first love, who failed to show up at their annual rendezvous. Watson, she's had great success helping with all manner of inquiries, but she's not prepared for the new client who arrives at her Upper Baker Street office. As 'Sherlock Holmes, consulting detective,' aided by the capable Mrs. Description The game is afoot as Charlotte Holmes returns in USA Today bestselling author Sherry Thomas's Victorian-set Lady Sherlock series.īeing shunned by Society gives Charlotte Holmes the time and freedom to put her extraordinary powers of deduction to good use.

A Conspiracy in Belgravia by Sherry Thomas