The Vanished Sister
It’s been three years since Charlotte Holmes struck a decisive blow against Moriarty's operations in Britain, three years of relative calm and benign developments. In a buoyant mood, everyone gathers at Lord Ingram's seaside cottage in North Devon for what promises to be a perfect summer holiday. Until Mrs. Watson receives an invitation from Mrs. Carstairs, her long-estranged sister, to attend a house party nearby.
Mrs. Carstairs has married spectacularly well. She is the mistress of a great manor, a doyen of all domestic arts, and still an unforgettable beauty. Now she clamors for a reconciliation with her sister. Mrs. Watson does not trust Mrs. Carstairs's motives. Yet she cannot help but feel tremors of the old admiration for this once-beloved sister.
Then Mrs. Carstairs disappears without a trace. The next day a woman is discovered floating on the waves, her build and coloring matching those of Mrs. Carstairs. But her husband insists that the corpse fished out of the Bristol Channel cannot be his wife. So where is the real Mrs. Carstairs? Would she have purposely dragged Mrs. Watson into a murder investigation? Or was it Sherlock Holmes's involvement that she needed from the very beginning?
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Sherry Thomas
Sherry Thomas’s writing journey is a story of passion, persistence, and transformation. Born in Qingdao, China, and raised in the United States, she became fluent in English by immersing herself in the very genres she would come to master: romance and science fiction. Inspired by the works of authors like Isaac Asimov, Thomas’s early reading shaped her storytelling, laying the foundation for a career that spans both historical romance and young adult fantasy.
Sherry's foray into the literary world began with Private Arrangements, which was met with widespread acclaim and became a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2008. This success marked the beginning of a remarkable career in historical romance, where she quickly garnered a reputation for her intricate plots, emotional depth, and richly developed characters. Her work has earned her numerous accolades, including two prestigious RITA® Awards from Romance Writers of America, solidifying her as one of the foremost voices in romance today.
The Lady Sherlock
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.
The Lady Sherlock consists of nine books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
