A Study in Scarlet Women
Lady Sherlock
After a deliberate scandal ruins her, Charlotte Holmes reinvents herself as a consulting detective working behind a brother's name. A gender-flipped Holmes mystery with a slow, series-long romantic thread.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Slow Burn
- Heat
- Mild
- Published
- 2016
- Length
- 323 pages
Reading Options
A Study in Scarlet Women
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- After a scandalous ruin, Charlotte Holmes reinvents herself as a secret consulting detective in a gender-flipped Victorian mystery.
- Fans of Sherlock Holmes retellings
- Readers of slow-burn historical romance
- Features Slow Burn
- Clever premise
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers seeking high-heat or explicit romance
- Slow-burn may be too gradual for some readers
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adults
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
When Charlotte Holmes is disgraced by a deliberate scandal, she decides to take control of her own destiny. Operating behind the reputation of her brother, she becomes a consulting detective to solve mysteries that baffle the authorities. As she maneuvers through 19th-century London, she finds herself entangled in a complex series-long romantic thread.
Central Conflict
Charlotte must overcome her social ruin by solving crimes in secret while managing the evolving complexities of her personal and professional life.
Setting
Victorian London
Strengths
- Clever premise
- Strong character autonomy
- Atmospheric historical setting
Consider before reading
- Slow-burn may be too gradual for some readers
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 5
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Sherry Thomas
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Published
- 2016
- Length
- 323 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780425281406
- ISBN-10
- 042528140X
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