A Conspiracy in Belgravia
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“I AM RIVETED. The Lady Sherlock series is so smart and clever and witty.”–Julia Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton seriesThe game is afoot as Charlotte Holmes steps fully into her role as Sherlock Holmes in this gripping Victorian mystery from the USA Today bestselling author of A Study in Scarlet Women.Being shunned by Society gives Charlotte Holmes the time and freedom to put her extraordinary powers of deduction to good use. As “Sherlock Holmes, consulting detective,” aided by the capable Mrs. 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.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. 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.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. 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?

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09/05/2017
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9780698196360

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While Mary Russell is an assistant to Sherlock Holmes and Charlotte Holmes (Lady Sherlock) takes on an assumed male identity, these compelling adaptations of the classic mystery series feature strong women who use their intelligence to solve crimes. -- Halle Carlson
These historical mystery series feature strong female protagonists who hide key aspects of themselves in order to use their talents to solve cases. Richly detailed and intricately plotted, both series make the most of their settings. -- Michael Jenkins
Spirited women take charge in these atmospheric, intricately plotted Sherlock Holmes adaptations: the Lady Sherlock novels' heroine solves crimes while rebelling against her privileged upbringing; the protagonist of the Daughter of Sherlock Holmes mysteries is the great detective's secret offspring. -- NoveList Contributor
While Lady Sherlock is a modern interpretation of a classic, and Hercule Poirot is an actual classic, these mystery series will appeal to fans of intricately crafted plots and investigator protagonists who rely on powers of deduction to solve cases. -- Stephen Ashley
Strong-willed women pose as men to solve mysteries in these intricately plotted Victorian-era series. Though both offer plenty of atmosphere and rich detail, the Jem Flockhart novels are darker and more disturbing than the Lady Sherlock series. -- Halle Carlson
Intricately plotted, atmospheric, and richly detailed, these historical mystery series are set in Great Britain during the Victorian era and star female private investigators who value justice above social convention. -- NoveList Contributor
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These series have the genres "victorian mysteries" and "historical mysteries"; and the subjects "women private investigators," "murder investigation," and "british history."
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Both authors are a good choice for readers who enjoy historical romances, but do not always want to read about lords and ladies. -- Jennifer Lohmann
Fans of the elegantly vibrant language and strong characterizations of Sherry Thomas' historical romance novels will also enjoy these features in the work of Courtney Milan. Both authors' plots are complex in well-wrought emotion and sensual experience, and are well-grounded in the social nuances of 19th century England. -- Katie-Rose Repp
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Published Reviews

Publisher's Weekly Review

The first in Thomas's Lady Sherlock series, A Study in Scarlet Women (2016), offered a clever a premise: that Sherlock Holmes is a fabrication created by Miss Charlotte Holmes and her coterie of accomplices, including Mrs. Watson, in order to allow her to practice her skills as a detective in the male-centric world of Victorian England. Potential clients are told they must consult Sherlock through his "sister" because of his ill health. In this entertaining sequel, Lady Ingram, the wife of Charlotte's friend and benefactor, Lord Ingram, needs help with a delicate matter that she wishes to keep secret from her husband. Lady Ingram's true love, whom she declined to marry because he wasn't rich enough, has failed to show up for their annual rendezvous at London's Albert Memorial. Charlotte takes on the case, but what seems like a straightforward search for a missing person soon spirals into something altogether more complicated and sinister. Could Professor Moriarty be involved? Thomas writes with brio and creates appealing characters. Sherlockians may get a kick out of Charlotte's sister, Livia, an aspiring writer, who wishes to write a story based on Charlotte's exploits-a story that sounds a lot like Conan Doyle's A Study in Scarlet. Agent: Kristin Nelson, Nelson Literary. (Sept.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Library Journal Review

Charlotte Holmes has found a steady rhythm to her life, now able to use her brain to help others away from the condemnation of her family. Sharing a home with Mrs. Watson allows her to continue the ruse of having a brother, Sherlock, who can investigate everyday problems rather than solely major underworld activity. But the arrival of Lady Ingram under an assumed name throws a kink into the works: though married to Charlotte's particular friend Lord Ingram, she is seeking the whereabouts of former paramour Myron Finch, who just happens to be Charlotte's illegitimate half-brother. This second series entry (after A Study in Scarlet Women) reintroduces characters from the first book and tightens the already sticky web of intrigue in which "Sherlock" is embroiled, and the only recourse is to follow the author's devilishly clever maze of ciphers and criminality. Thomas (My Beautiful Enemy) maintains the shadowy Victorian setting as she advances her marvelous take on the Holmes canon. Verdict The unexpected cliff-hanger will have readers (even astute ones) gasping (and grinning) in recognition. A must for mystery/Sherlock fans and readers who love excellent puzzles. [See 14 Award-Worthy Mysteries, 3/23/17.]-Bette-Lee Fox, Library Journal © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Kirkus Book Review

A new adventure for Charlotte Holmesthe Victorian lady detective who poses as a man named Sherlockbrings old mysteries to light and buried passions to the fore.Picking up a few hours after the events of Thomas' A Study in Scarlet Women (2016), the novel starts with the misleadingly sweet-faced, golden-locked Charlotte being hiredthrough intermediariesto track down a married client's missing ex-lover. The assignment poses a conflict of interest because of its connection to Charlotte's dear friend Lord Ingram, and it soon appears to concern Charlotte's family as well. Not only is there a mystery man who keeps seeking out her sister Olivia, but other players from the previous case seem to still be involved in a high-stakes game. As if this weren't enough, Charlotte is being wooed in unorthodox fashion by Ingram's brother, who's also a higher up in the British secret service. Coded messages are the theme of this episode, but the necessary technical explanations of ciphers and secret communication could lead a reader to skim. As a result, the mystery feels convoluted and might need a second reading to be fully understood. Fortunately, descriptions of the sleuth's self-defense lessons and devoted pastry consumption provide a lively counterweight. There's also an inevitable repetitive quality to passages that display "Sherlock's" powers of observation and deduction through a charade she and her team enact for new clients. More deliciously unpredictable is Charlotte's continuing association with Ingram; their unconsummated desire is held in check only by her lack of romantic inclinations and dispassionate knowledge of her flawsand his mistakes. Several subplots serve to underline this motif that men may love women and yet harm them through arrogance or self-interest.This second mystery solidifies the lineup of our heroine's allies and nemeses while leaving matters intriguingly open-ended on the personal front. Readers of Victorian fiction, romance, and detective stories will each find something to draw them in. Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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LJ Express Reviews

Charlotte Holmes has found a steady rhythm to her life, now able to use her brain to help others away from the condemnation of her family. Sharing a home with Mrs. Watson allows her to continue the ruse of having a brother, Sherlock, who can investigate everyday problems rather than solely major underworld activity. But the arrival of Lady Ingram under an assumed name throws a kink into the works: though married to Charlotte's particular friend Lord Ingram, she is seeking the whereabouts of former paramour Myron Finch, who just happens to be Charlotte's illegitimate half-brother. This second series entry (after A Study in Scarlet Women) reintroduces characters from the first book and tightens the already sticky web of intrigue in which "Sherlock" is embroiled, and the only recourse is to follow the author's devilishly clever maze of ciphers and criminality. Thomas (My Beautiful Enemy) maintains the shadowy Victorian setting as she advances her marvelous take on the Holmes canon. Verdict The unexpected cliff-hanger will have readers (even astute ones) gasping (and grinning) in recognition. A must for mystery/Sherlock fans and readers who love excellent puzzles. [See 14 Award-Worthy Mysteries, 3/23/17.]—Bette-Lee Fox, Library Journal (c) Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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PW Annex Reviews

The first in Thomas's Lady Sherlock series, A Study in Scarlet Women (2016), offered a clever a premise: that Sherlock Holmes is a fabrication created by Miss Charlotte Holmes and her coterie of accomplices, including Mrs. Watson, in order to allow her to practice her skills as a detective in the male-centric world of Victorian England. Potential clients are told they must consult Sherlock through his "sister" because of his ill health. In this entertaining sequel, Lady Ingram, the wife of Charlotte's friend and benefactor, Lord Ingram, needs help with a delicate matter that she wishes to keep secret from her husband. Lady Ingram's true love, whom she declined to marry because he wasn't rich enough, has failed to show up for their annual rendezvous at London's Albert Memorial. Charlotte takes on the case, but what seems like a straightforward search for a missing person soon spirals into something altogether more complicated and sinister. Could Professor Moriarty be involved? Thomas writes with brio and creates appealing characters. Sherlockians may get a kick out of Charlotte's sister, Livia, an aspiring writer, who wishes to write a story based on Charlotte's exploits—a story that sounds a lot like Conan Doyle's A Study in Scarlet. Agent: Kristin Nelson, Nelson Literary. (Sept.)

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Thomas, S. (2017). A Conspiracy in Belgravia . Penguin Publishing Group.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Thomas, Sherry. 2017. A Conspiracy in Belgravia. Penguin Publishing Group.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Thomas, Sherry. A Conspiracy in Belgravia Penguin Publishing Group, 2017.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Thomas, S. (2017). A conspiracy in belgravia. Penguin Publishing Group.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Thomas, Sherry. A Conspiracy in Belgravia Penguin Publishing Group, 2017.

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