Miss Moriarty, I Presume? (The Lady Sherlock Series)
In this sixth book of the Lady Sherlock series, Charlotte Holmes (aka Sherlock Holmes) gains an unexpected client. Moriarty, calling himself Mr. Baxter, secures her services to find his daughter, Miss Baxter, who seems to be in the clutches of a cult. Charlotte begins to investigate but is also justifiably wondering if she is falling into a trap. Accompanied by the loyal Mrs. Watson, Charlotte travels to the remote cult to try to find Miss Baxter and the truth. This book can be read as a standalone, but reading the series in order is recommended.
This is another installment that will delight the many fans of this well-loved series. The idea of a lady Sherlock Holmes is always intriguing, and now we get to see a female Moriarty as well in the person of his daughter. The battle of wits between Charlotte and Moriarty continues, and through it all Charlotte’s cunning is always on display. She is, of course, backed up by her group of loyal friends and her sister Livia. Charlotte’s forbidden romance with Lord Ingram goes further than ever before. There is a lot of sexual innuendo and implied sexual situations, but nothing too graphic. There is some well-done epistolary work in the form of letters and investigative documents. The mystery is compelling but moves a little slowly at times. That is made up for by a fantastic conclusion that you won’t see coming. Recommended for fans of historical mysteries and Victorian-era romances.
