A Study in Scarlet Women

The Lady Sherlock Series, Book 1

De: Sherry Thomas

Narrado por: Kate Reading

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.

An NPR Best Book of 2016

©2016 Sherry Thomas (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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“Clever historical details and a top-shelf mystery add to the winning appeal of this first volume in the ‘Lady Sherlock’ series. A must-read for fans of historical mysteries.”—Library Journal (starred review)

“RITA Award-winning romance writer Thomas has come up with a completely new, brilliantly conceived take on the iconic detective. She not only offers some clever changes to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s cherished cast of characters, she also delivers a plot worthy of the master at his best.”—Booklist

“Clever and absorbing. Thomas’s gorgeous prose and expert characterizations shine in this new incarnation of Sherlock Holmes. Readers will wait with baited breath to discover how Thomas will skillfully weave in each aspect of the Sherlockian canon, and devour the pages to learn how the mystery unfolds.”—Anna Lee Huber, National Bestselling Author of the Lady Darby Mysteries

Kate Reading is a treasure

These are my favorite books to listen to! The storyline is fantastic and Kate Reading is a phenomenal narrator.

I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!

This book gave a whole different perspective on Sherlock Holmes, although I didn't really grasp this until chapter eleven. I don't want to give away any spoilers for anyone interested in reading this book, but if you like mystery, intrigue and a good old plot twist I highly recommend you read this book. I did, however, listened to the Audible version of this book and I loved the narrator as well.

The depth of the characters

Great read!
Absolutely enjoyed every moment.
Don’t wait to indulge and escape in one of the best series ever,

Loved the female centered remake

What a nice way to change up the old story and make it woman centered. Charlotte is magnificent.

Brilliant

The story line and narrator were excellent and so interesting! I love all the stories in this series!

interesting and clever

Narrator did an example job of impersonating both male and female voices, making each character sound believable. Plot was interesting

Sparkling start to a series!

I love the author’s use of language - almost poetry. The plotting was also outstanding, with surprises and plenty of treats for Holmes fans. The reading performance was exceptional with excellent accents and perfectly toned voices.

Creative and fun

A wonderful reimagining of Sherlock. Ms Thomas captures the time and place. Language is that of Doyle. She takes the reader step by step through the vagaries of the mystery nearly to the end. Unfortunately, she then throws too much at us too rapidly.

Love this series

Kate Reading narrates this series brilliantly. Great story can’t wait to listen to them all again