Book Title: Murder on Cold Street
Author: Sherry Thomas
Series: Book Five in the Lady Sherlock Series
Published By: Berkley (October 6, 2020)
Genre: Historical Mystery
Source: ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Book Description:
Charlotte Holmes, Lady Sherlock, is back solving new cases in the USA Today bestselling series set in Victorian England.
Inspector Treadles, Charlotte Holmes’s friend and collaborator, has been found locked in a room with two dead men, both of whom worked with his wife at the great manufacturing enterprise she has recently inherited.
Rumors fly. Had Inspector Treadles killed the men because they had opposed his wife’s initiatives at every turn? Had he killed in a fit of jealous rage, because he suspected Mrs. Treadles of harboring deeper feelings for one of the men? To make matters worse, he refuses to speak on his own behalf, despite the overwhelming evidence against him.
Charlotte finds herself in a case strewn with lies and secrets. But which lies are to cover up small sins, and which secrets would flay open a past better left forgotten? Not to mention, how can she concentrate on these murders, when Lord Ingram, her oldest friend and sometime lover, at last dangles before her the one thing she has always wanted?
Inspector Treadles, Charlotte Holmes’s friend and collaborator, has been found locked in a room with two dead men, both of whom worked with his wife at the great manufacturing enterprise she has recently inherited.
Rumors fly. Had Inspector Treadles killed the men because they had opposed his wife’s initiatives at every turn? Had he killed in a fit of jealous rage, because he suspected Mrs. Treadles of harboring deeper feelings for one of the men? To make matters worse, he refuses to speak on his own behalf, despite the overwhelming evidence against him.
Charlotte finds herself in a case strewn with lies and secrets. But which lies are to cover up small sins, and which secrets would flay open a past better left forgotten? Not to mention, how can she concentrate on these murders, when Lord Ingram, her oldest friend and sometime lover, at last dangles before her the one thing she has always wanted?
About the Author:
Because actual world domination is too much trouble, USA Today-bestselling author Sherry Thomas decided that her goal is life is to write every kind of book she enjoys reading. Thus far she has published romance, fantasy, mystery, and a wuxia-inspired duology. Her books regularly receive starred reviews and best-of-the-year honors from trade publications, including such outlets as the New York Times and National Public Radio. She is also a two-time winner of Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA® Award.
And by the way, English is her second language.
The Lady Sherlock series truly has become one of my most favorite series for very good reason. It is always so well executed, so well drawn out, with characters that are both real and lovable that you can't help getting sucked into the story, into the mystery, and into the very lives of each character.
I absolutely adore this rag tag group of people, their relationships with one another, their back stories, how they interact, how they love, how they take care of one another and of course, the mysteries themselves. It truly is brilliantly done.
And this latest installment has ramped up everything! So much more. More danger, more mystery, more romance (woot!!), just MORE. I absolutely loved it and couldn't put it down. I both wanted to devour and make it last forever. I can not wait for more in this wonderful world and time that Thomas has created.
I loved that we got more romance in this one! I loved it too!
ReplyDeleteYes!! I think I might have even liked it more than the mystery! :P
Deletegreat review Kindlemom and I know many of my blogger friends agree with you. I really want to start this series
ReplyDeleteIt is so fantastic!
DeleteBeautiful cover.
ReplyDeleteAll the covers in this series are just gorgeous!
DeleteAwesome review Ali. I cannot wait for the next one :)
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way!
DeleteThese sound really good. Glad they are working for you. :) I like that cover too, really has an atmospheric feel to it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Greg and I hope you are feeling and doing better!!
DeleteSeems like a lot have really enjoyed this installment. I read the first book but haven't got back to it. I guess I need to fix that! :)
ReplyDeleteYes definitely! They really do get better and better and they are all fantastic!
DeleteI have heard nothing but good things about this series. I think I need to get on board.😊 Great review Ali.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nadene and I really hope you do decide to try it!
DeleteRamped up goodness sounds lovely!!! I have the first book in this series and really need to read it soon.
ReplyDelete-Lauren
www.shootingstarsmag.net
I really hope you do and that you love it!
DeleteI haven't read this but I really like the sound of it Lady Sherlock, how fun!
ReplyDeleteIt is one of my most favorites parts about the series!
DeleteI only tried book 1 but I need to read more
ReplyDeleteGlad you at least tried book one! Hopefully you can read more as well. :D
DeleteThis sounds really good. I think I may already have book one somewhere or that’s just wishful thinking! Great review!
ReplyDeleteIt really is such a great series, I can't recommend it enough!
DeleteI've heard so much about this series! I love the cover for this one and I'm glad that you enjoyed it. :)
ReplyDeleteIt really is such a fun series and one of my favorites!
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