Reviews

A Conspiracy in Belgravia by Sherry Thomas

iskanderjonesiv's review against another edition

4.0

The game is afoot as Charlotte Holmes returns in the atmospheric second novel in USA Today bestseller Sherry Thomas’s Victorian-set Lady Sherlock series. 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? “Sherry Thomas has done the impossible and crafted a fresh, exciting new version of Sherlock Holmes. From the carefully plotted twists to the elegant turns of phrase, A Study in Scarlet Women is a splendid addition to Holmes’s world. This book is everything I hoped it would be, and the next adventure cannot come too soon!” —Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author

mamap's review against another edition

3.0

Charlotte as Sherlock- this one was a little better than the first.

It is smart as believable if a little slow.

A murder, Bancroft proposes, and Lady Ingram needs help...all very suspicious.

lexy1707's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

desert_side_notched's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious

4.0

megs_k's review against another edition

4.0

To be thought of as the perfect woman for a man isn’t a compliment to a woman, it’s more about how a man sees himself—and what he needs. ~ Sherry Thomas

jewbitche's review against another edition

5.0

bloody fuck

I wasn't expecting the brother thing
The murder case and stuff I got
But the brother resolution I did not.
I'm shocked shocked I tell you.
I must say if something positive doesn't come of Ingrams Jewish blood soon I'm gonna star getting offended

littletaiko's review against another edition

4.0

The second in the Lady Sherlock series felt more cohesive than the first one though so far they can be a bit overwhelming with lots of storylines occurring at the same time. While Charlotte Holmes is the main character, my favorite is her sister Lydia. Our temperaments seem more in line, though when it comes to food and sleep, Charlotte and I could be twins. “Charlotte, on the other hand, adhered to a rigorous schedule: She needed to be fed ‘round the clock and enjoyed her sleep almost as much as she enjoyed her food.”

jadavis95's review against another edition

funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

ammbooks's review against another edition

3.0

as always Sherry Thomas writes well. I loved a Study in Scarlet and could not wait for the sequel. And now I am done with A Conspiracy in Belgravia. This story did not quite flow as smoothly for me and I was left with more questions than I started with.

kagoyo's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

While some of the plot twists were predictable, it kept me guessing at what new revelations would occur.