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jhbandcats's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I find the Lady Sherlock series quite diverting, something sorely needed in this time when the daily news is so terrible. The books are light and funny, and it’s always entertaining to read about a female Sherlock Holmes gallivanting about in Victorian England.
It’s a locked room mystery in that everyone is on a ship in the Bay of Biscay. Charlotte, aka Lady Sherlock, is constrained in that she’s hiding from her enemy Moriarty and must either remain in her cabin or wear prosthetic makeup that damages her skin. As such, the author relies on the character of Lord Ingram to carry much of the story. The plot unfolds in a series of interviews with Lord Ingram taking notes for a police inspector who happens to be aboard.
A lot of the characters are pretending to be one - or sometimes two - other people. There’s a lot of tension due to the fear of being unmasked, not to mention the concern of being trapped in the middle of the sea with a murderer.
A satisfying story. It made me want to read the entire series again from the beginning.
It’s a locked room mystery in that everyone is on a ship in the Bay of Biscay. Charlotte, aka Lady Sherlock, is constrained in that she’s hiding from her enemy Moriarty and must either remain in her cabin or wear prosthetic makeup that damages her skin. As such, the author relies on the character of Lord Ingram to carry much of the story. The plot unfolds in a series of interviews with Lord Ingram taking notes for a police inspector who happens to be aboard.
A lot of the characters are pretending to be one - or sometimes two - other people. There’s a lot of tension due to the fear of being unmasked, not to mention the concern of being trapped in the middle of the sea with a murderer.
A satisfying story. It made me want to read the entire series again from the beginning.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Classism, Drug use, Gun violence, Murder, and Violence
allbookedupwithrosie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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? No
4.0
This was a fun cozy murder mystery at sea, giving my ‘Death on the Nile’ vibes.
While I have since found out this is the 7 book in the Lady Detective Series, this is a book that I was very excited to read. This novel did not disappoint. I loved the twists & turns and of course the ending in this novel.
The narrator, Kate Reading, did a fantastic job portraying all the different characters in the novel.
I’m excited to go backwards and further read the beginning novels in this series.
While I have since found out this is the 7 book in the Lady Detective Series, this is a book that I was very excited to read. This novel did not disappoint. I loved the twists & turns and of course the ending in this novel.
The narrator, Kate Reading, did a fantastic job portraying all the different characters in the novel.
I’m excited to go backwards and further read the beginning novels in this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Cursing, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, and Vomit
Minor: Sexual content
yourbookishbff's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Gun violence, Sexual harassment, and Suicidal thoughts
caseythereader's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Cursing, Death, Alcohol, Murder, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, and Violence
Minor: Sexual content
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