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Lädt ... The Tattered Heiress: Volume Two of the Charlotte Olmes Mystery Series (Volume 2)von Debra Hyde
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Lambda Award-winning author Debra Hyde returns to the rich terrain of late 19th century New York City as she follows genteel lady detectives Charlotte Olmes and Joanna Watson on their quests to find the secrets hidden under the petticoats of women's live. Margaret Sutherland is a tattered heiress, her life torn apart by death, sorrow, and the loss of prosperity and status. She skulks about the Ladies Mile, furtive and avoiding, draped in an ancient, worn cape. Until Joanna Wilson, faithful companion and lover to detective Charlotte Olmes, spots her in the famed shopping district and knows something's wrong. Once, they were all debutantes, celebrating their coming-out season, but fate and fortune cast them different outcomes. As Joanna recalls that time, she and Charlotte scramble to aid the desolate Miss Sutherland, only to find a trail of deception, fraud, and extortion blocking their way. Jumping every hurdle of opposition and rallying allies new and old, Olmes and Wilson must race to see the fair Miss Sutherland to safety and freedom. Be sure to read Of White Snakes and Misshaped Owls, the first volume in this exciting homage to the Sherlock Holmes mysteries. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Charlotte and Joanna themselves make this mystery eminently readable. While both are very strong, accomplished individuals, their differing strengths compliment each other beautifully, both in love and in detection.
At first a similarity to the Holmes - Watson relationship shows itself. Charlotte is more like Holmes, only much more caring and respectful of Joanna. Joanna, for her part, is intelligent, independent and compassionate, and never the complete fool, as Watson was sometimes painted.
Charlotte overtly takes the lead in most things, has knowledge in chemistry, and makes use of street boys in much the same way as the Baker Street Boys. Joanna has medical training as she is a skilled nurse, and is completely loyal to, and trusting of, Charlotte.
Joanna's compassion is the catalyst for the couple's involvement in the mystery surrounding the "Tattered Heiress." She notices an acquaintance's unusual actions and is moved to act on her behalf. Charlotte is intrigued by the curious circumstances, and immediately rushes off to discover the truth. Not satisfied with merely uncovering the facts of the affair, our two heroines work diligently to set things right.
Overall a thoroughly satisfying read; I am looking forward to reading more in this series. Very highly recommended.
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