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A Study in Scarlet Women

The Lady Sherlock Series, Book 1

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A Study in Scarlet Women

By: Sherry Thomas
Narrated by: Kate Reading
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"I cannot recommend this series enough."—#1 New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood

An NPR Best Book

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.

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Praise for A Study in Scarlet Women

“Thomas’s use of language, the way she uses gender reversal to conceal revelations, and the intricacies of her plotting mean that I will rediscover more things to relish in A Study in Scarlet Women each time I reread it.”—NPR.com

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

Kate Reading is a treasure

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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.

I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!

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

The depth of the characters

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

Loved the female centered remake

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

Brilliant

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

interesting and clever

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very intriguing for fans of Sherlock Holmes. I enjoyed the twists very much. The performance was excellent.

excellent read

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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.

Sparkling start to a series!

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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.

Creative and fun

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

Love this series

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