Recent Reads: A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas

A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas 

Series: The Lady Sherlock #1
Publisher: Berkley 
Publication Date: October 18, 2016 

 

Format: Ebook
Source: Bought/Own

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Goodreads Synopsis: 

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.

Review: 

Sherlock Holmes with a twist - Lady Sherlock. 

Charlotte Holmes isn't your typical 'lady' of society and she doesnt want to be. She wants to become her own woman. So she does. 

This first book sets the stage - Charlotte ruins her prospects and leaves home to try life on her own. She wants to be a headmistress or so she thinks. A series of unfortunate events lead her to Mrs. Watson, a widow, benefactor will ing to help her out and she can fully become her alter ego - Sherlock.

The twists were cute and some unpredictable. I liked the multi-point of view murder mystery with detectives and Sherlock and Charlotte's stories all intermingling. Charlotte was a stubborn but really smart main character to follow and like most murder mysteries the intrigue of it all and who-done-it was fun and exciting. 

This book and the series were recommended to me by a friend at work and I am so glad it was. It is the first book in a long series, so I am excited to pick them up along the way. I really enjoyed the female Sherlock and Watson, very fun and I know it will cause some headache down the line making for some great mysteries and adventures.

If you are looking for a new mystery series, this might be a great fit!