A Study in Charlotte

Written by Brittany Cavallaro

Book #1 in the Charlotte Holmes series

Teen descendants of Holmes and Watson face a deadly mystery at boarding school.

3.7 Goodreads · 67,409 ratings

352 pages· 84,088 words· Est. 8 hour read· HL750L· AR 5.3 · 13 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

Jamie Watson and Charlotte Holmes, descendants of the legendary detective duo, find themselves at a Connecticut boarding school. Charlotte, with her inherited quirks and vices, isn't seeking friendship. But when a student with ties to both is found dead under eerie circumstances, they must unite. As danger looms and trust is scarce, can they solve the mystery before it's too late?

From the publisher

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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