Part of Lady Sherlock, book 1
First published 2016
Charlotte Holmes refuses to play the quiet Victorian lady her social class demands. Her rebellious nature lands her cast out from polite society, struggling alone on London's unforgiving streets. When three mysterious deaths rock the city, investigators point fingers at her sister and father. Charlotte knows they are innocent. She must find the real killers before her family's reputation crumbles completely. A compassionate widow offers assistance, along with a devoted police inspector and a man who has loved Charlotte for years. Yet Charlotte realizes she alone possesses the deductive skills needed for this case. Taking the name Sherlock Holmes, she begins her investigation. The true murderer remains hidden, pulling strings from the shadows. Charlotte must outwit this invisible enemy while society scorns her every move. Her family's honor hangs in the balance, and only her brilliant mind can save them.
Genres: adaptations, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, mystery, crime, detective
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, gritty, introspective, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, hidden-identity, strong-female-lead, unrequited-love
Setting: London, Victorian England
Period: 19th-century, Victorian era
323 pages · Paperback · Berkley
Content warnings: death, murder