a study in scarlet women by sherry thomas

“Sherry Thomas has done the impossible and crafted a fresh, exciting new version of Sherlock Holmes. Sherry emigrated from China at age 13 and English is her second language. The Magnolia Sword, her 2019 release, is the first young adult retelling of the original Ballad of Mulan in the English language. Her books regularly receive starred reviews and best-of-the-year honors from trade publications, including such outlets as the New York Times and National Public Radio.Ī Study in Scarlet Women, A Conspiracy in Belgravia, and The Hollow of Fear, the first three entries in her gender-bending Lady Sherlock historical mystery series, are all NPR best books of the year. Thus far she has published romance, fantasy, mystery, young adult, and three books inspired by the martial arts epics she grew up devouring. The Lady Sherlock series is great for romance lovers, mystery fans, and those looking for a witty heroine who keeps you guessing at every turn.USA Today-bestselling author Sherry Thomas decided years ago that her goal in life is to write every kind of book she enjoys reading. I’ve had my signed copy from the author on my shelf for ages. I’m kicking myself for dragging it out so long. I finally finished it during the first part of the lockdown. I am grateful to the audiobook for getting me back into the story. As this is the first book in the series, these two are just getting started. Lots of lingering looks and sparring with words rather than tons of kissing. I hook them with the mystery and hope they enjoy the unconventional love story between Lord Ingram Ashburton and Charlotte. Most people are familiar with Sherlock and are game for the gender swap. Thomas crafts a delightful remix of the original A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.Īs a romance fan, I recommend this to people who are a bit on the fence about the genre. The two put a scheme together and invent the Sherlock Holmes persona so Charlotte can put her brilliant mind to work solving crimes. Charlotte attempts to work for a living from a woman’s house, but eventually crosses path with Mrs. Instead of conforming to society’s expectations, she chooses scandal and leaves polite society altogether! This befuddles her sister Livia who rather not buck the status quo. Alas, in Victorian England that is somewhat difficult. All she wants is independence to do what she pleases. So I went in fresh with the audiobook to jumpstart my brain and finally finish my paperback copy.Ĭharlotte Holmes is a clever woman who is smarter than almost everyone she meets.

I started reading it last year for Cannon Book Club, but never went back to finish. It seems very appropriate to review it for the Gateway CBR12 bingo square.

I have recommended A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas to nearly everyone it feels like.

A study in scarlet women by sherry thomas