A Study in Charlotte (Charlotte Holmes Novel, 1)

The first book in a witty, suspenseful new series about a brilliant new crime-solving duo: the teen descendants of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. This clever page-turner will appeal to fans of Maureen Johnson and Ally Carter.

Jamie Watson has always been intrigued by Charlotte Holmes; after all, their great-great-great-grandfathers are one of the most infamous pairs in history. But the Holmes family has always been odd, and Charlotte is no exception. She’s inherited Sherlock’s volatility and some of his vices—and when Jamie and Charlotte end up at the same Connecticut boarding school, Charlotte makes it clear she’s not looking for friends.

But when a student they both have a history with dies under suspicious circumstances, ripped straight from the most terrifying of the Sherlock Holmes stories, Jamie can no longer afford to keep his distance. Danger is mounting and nowhere is safe—and the only people they can trust are each other.

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Published Jan 3, 2017

352 pages

Average rating: 7.07

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The.readrose
Jan 28, 2026
4/10 stars
I had higher hopes for this book. To be fair, I'm not a huge Sherlock Holmes fan so maybe if I were then I would've enjoyed it more. To be even more honest, this book was a cover buy. I just couldn't pass it up. I don't believe that I will read the second book when it's released...
I don't feel like there is much more to say, it was just a "bleh" kind of book.
katietopp
Jan 01, 2025
10/10 stars
This is a great read. I'm super excited for the sequel. Charlotte and Jamie are an interesting duo. I think it pays homage to the classic stories and brings them new life at the same time.
Maria Makarova
Apr 20, 2024
2/10 stars
какой-то удивительно невозможный для продирания текст. не могу даже до конца понять, в чем дело - то ли колоссальное количество ненужных деталей, то ли мало действия и много эмоций героя, то ли просто overwritten. сначала думала, что просто устала, и поэтому тяжело читать - но нет, взяла другую книжку, и там всё в порядке

видела причем в ревью, как многие хвалят именно стиль. ну не знаю...
Sheriklemm
Jun 08, 2023
9/10 stars
Enjoyable. Quick easy read. Loved the connection weaved throughout to original Holmes/Watson stories

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