The Hollow of Fear

Charlotte Holmes returns for a case that is far from elementary in the Victorian-set Lady Sherlock series from the USA Today bestselling author Sherry Thomas.

Under the cover of “Sherlock Holmes, consulting detective,” Charlotte Holmes puts her extraordinary powers of deduction to good use. Aided by the capable Mrs. Watson, Charlotte draws those in need to her and makes it her business to know what other people don’t.

Moriarty’s shadow looms large. First, Charlotte’s half brother disappears. Then, Lady Ingram, the estranged wife of Charlotte’s close friend Lord Ingram, turns up dead on his estate. And all signs point to Lord Ingram as the murderer.

With Scotland Yard closing in, Charlotte goes under disguise to seek out the truth. But uncovering the truth could mean getting too close to Lord Ingram—and a number of malevolent forces…

“Loaded with suspense…[A] riveting and absorbing read…[A] beautifully written novel; you’ll savor the unraveling of the mystery and the brilliance of its heroine.”—NPR.org