The Return of the Ripper
A Sherlock Holmes & Lucy James Mystery (Book 7)
by Anna Elliott & Charles Veley
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Pub Date Jun 12 2018 | Archive Date Aug 01 2018
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We're in Victorian London for this seventh adventure. Lucy James is planning her wedding and Sherlock Holmes has a new client: diamond mogul Cecil Rhodes. But when bodies are found in Whitechapel, and threats of yet another murder alarm the city, the Baker Street team knows they have no choice. They must catch the killer.With Watson, they soon find themselves enmeshed in a deadly conspiracy. Sherlock and Lucy will need more than their usual deductive brilliance to defeat their latest adversary, or else the case of the Ripper will be their last.
The Sherlock and Lucy series has been recommended by the Library of Clean Reads.
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Advance Praise
Praise for the Sherlock and Lucy Series!
"Elliott (the Twilight of Avon trilogy) and Veley, her father, collaborate on the winning third mystery pairing Sherlock Holmes and his daughter, Lucy James. Readers will look forward to Lucy's further adventures." -- Publishers Weekly (Remember, Remember: A Sherlock Holmes & Lucy James Mystery, Book 3)"Cosy Christmas reading at its best! This series of Sherlock Holmes retellings is a joy to read and proves a worthy addition to the Holmesian canon. In a word . . . fun!" -- dannii.elle.reads (Instagram)
"It might be difficult to imagine the original Holmes even having an offspring -- much less one he accepts as an investigating partner. Still, the authors make it seem plausible, and for readers who are not purists but rather pleased to see a hint of warmth coming from Holmes, [the Sherlock & Lucy series] is a new way to enjoy Sherlockian mysteries." -- The Santa Barbara Independent
"Fans of Holmesian stories, historical fiction, and Victorian romance will all find something to enjoy in the Sherlock Holmes & Lucy James Mystery Series." -- Critical Blast
"[Lucy James is an] independent, strong feminist young woman who is unafraid to take care of herself even in very uncomfortable situations. This fact alone sets [The Sherlock & Lucy series] apart from most Regency historicals or other Sherlock Holmes mysteries. Women are generally damsels in distress, but not Lucy!" -- Tynga's Reviews
"I absolutely loved Remember, Remember and think it's the perfect book for Sherlock Holmes fans, as well as mystery lovers. I cannot praise this book and its authors enough for this well written and imaginative story." - The Nerdy Girl Express
"Reading this novel was a very delightful way to spend an afternoon. Remember, Remember will not only appeal to fans of Sherlock Holmes, but also to those who love The Secret Life Anna Blanc, The Beekeeper's Apprentice, and A Curious Beginning. - History from a Woman's Perspective
"Elliot's writing style is solid and easy to become absorbed in. She gives Lucy a strong narrative voice, which caused the plot to both flow well and pack a punch. Her world building of 1897 London is vivid and skilled, making it a very high point of the novel. She unravels the mystery at a steady pace, showing her talent for creating a storyline that hooks her readers and keeps them wanting more. [...] A very fun story, and an inventive take on some very timeless classics." - The Quirky Book Nerd
Featured Reviews
Felicia A, Reviewer
I LOVED this book. I have always been a huge Sherlock Holmes fan. I have read bad attempts at continuing his story and some good ones. This one is amazing. The author perfectly captured the wit and sarcasm of Holmes. They captured the relationship between Watson and Holmes in a way that it could have been written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This is deffinatley a series that all Holmes fans will love.
It is a series and this is book 7. I believe it could be a stand alone. Only brief mentions of the previous cases were made. I don't feel like I am missing anything by reading book 7 before book 1.
Susan M, Reviewer
It's 1897 and Lucy and Jack are planning their wedding. But a body is found, making the police believe that Jack has returned. Meanwhile Holmes is asked to investigate the theft of diamonds belonging to Cecil Rhodes. And Watson is asked to solve a series of thefts.
I really enjoy this series, good mysteries, strong characters and well-written. Although this is a standalone story I would recommend reading from Book One, if not already done so, to follow the development of the characters and their interplay.
Tammy V, Reviewer
I was interested in reading this one for many reasons, The Ripper, Sherlock, and his daughter Lucy. I wasn't disappointed at all. The writing was a bit different style than I had currently been reading and it took me a little while to settle into the flow but once I did I was hooked. Sherlock and the group were working multiple angles to events that were occurring and it was very interesting to see how it all came together. Lucy was a strong woman and Jack supported her as well as Holmes and Watson. Action as well as deduction took turns in this book and worked out well and to a satisfying end. I look forward to reading more by this author.
Librarian 408282
This is a fantastic series, and really can not recommend it enough. I will be making the recommendation for my library to purchase this series. Lucy is a very strong character. A good book to sit down and read in one sitting since you won't want to put it down. While you can read this without reading the others, I think you'll enjoy it more by reading the books in order. They are all terrific so it is time well spent.
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review. - Loved this book 5+ stars
Angel H, Reviewer
We're in Victorian London for this seventh adventure. Lucy James is planning her wedding and Sherlock Holmes has a new client: diamond mogul Cecil Rhodes. But when bodies are found in Whitechapel, and threats of yet another murder alarm the city, the Baker Street team knows they have no choice. They must catch the killer.
This was the first time I’d read this series, so I wasn’t familiar with these characters. However, I still enjoyed following them on this mystery. I can’t wait to read more from this series. I recommend.
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