A Ruse of Shadows
A Ruse of Shadows by Sherry Thomas is a historical mystery published by Penguin on June 25, 2024. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Charlotte Holmes, who finds herself in a precarious situation when she is accused of murder, a crime she typically solves as Sherlock Holmes. Set against a twisty Victorian backdrop, Charlotte’s journey unfolds as she navigates the complexities of her circumstances while attempting to rescue a loved one from the clutches of Moriarty.
Readers will encounter a gripping tale where Charlotte’s past investigations lead to unexpected consequences, including the death of Lord Bancroft Ashburton, who had previously been imprisoned due to her actions. As she grapples with the law closing in on her, the story delves into themes of mystery and detective work, alongside elements of neurodiversity and feminist perspectives. This edition invites readers to explore the intricacies of Charlotte’s character as she seeks to clear her name while unraveling the truth behind the unfolding events.
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Charlotte Holmes finds herself in a dreadfully precarious position when she’s accused of murder—a crime she’s accustomed to solving as Sherlock Holmes—in this twisty Victorian mystery from the USA Today bestselling author of A Study in Scarlet Women.
Charlotte’s success on the RMS Provence has afforded her a certain measure of time and assurance. Taking advantage of that, she has been busy, plotting to prise the man her sister loves from Moriarty’s iron grip.
Disruption, however, comes from an unexpected quarter. Lord Bancroft Ashburton, disgraced and imprisoned as a result of Charlotte’s prior investigations, nevertheless manages to press Charlotte into service: Underwood, his most loyal henchman, is missing and Lord Bancroft wants Charlotte to find Underwood, dead or alive.
But then Lord Bancroft himself turns up dead and Charlotte, more than anyone else, meets the trifecta criteria of motive, means, and opportunity. Never mind rescuing anyone else, with the law breathing down her neck, can Charlotte save herself from prosecution for murder?
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