Lady Sherlock book 7 · 2023
A Ruse of Shadows
Charlotte Holmes becomes the prime suspect when a man her earlier investigations ruined is found dead, and must clear her name while hunting his missing henchman.
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Book facts
- Author
- Sherry Thomas
- Series
- Lady Sherlock, book 7 of 7
- Published
- 2023
- Setting
- Set in London
- Characters charted
- 5
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in A Ruse of Shadows
5 recurring or key characters from Sherry Thomas’s chart.
Lead 1
- Charlotte HolmesRuined gentlewoman who becomes "Sherlock Holmes"
Major 3
- Lord Ingram AshburtonCharlotte's friend, an archaeologist
- Mrs John WatsonFormer actress who backs Charlotte
- Livia HolmesCharlotte's sister
Minor and cameo 1
- Inspector TreadlesScotland Yard detective
Also featuring these characters
Other Sherry Thomas books that share the most characters with A Ruse of Shadows.
- Murder on Cold Street2020 · Lady Sherlock · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Art of Theft2019 · Lady Sherlock · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Hollow of Fear2018 · Lady Sherlock · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- A Conspiracy in Belgravia2017 · Lady Sherlock · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon