Shari Holmes & Kathie McCluniac: 47 Degrees of Reality

"47 Degrees of Reality" introduces readers to the brilliant but chaotic Shari Holmes and her devoted cousin and chronicler, Kathie McCluniac, as they tackle their most perplexing case yet in Victorian London.

When members of the city's most prominent families begin dying under mysterious circumstances, each clutching a peculiarly marked pocket watch, Shari and Kathie find themselves drawn into a conspiracy that reaches into every corner of London society. From the Bank of England to Oxford's hallowed halls, from the Royal Opera House to the British Museum, every clue leads to more questions—and more impossible answers.

As they race against time to prevent more deaths, the cousins must navigate high society balls, explore hidden tunnels beneath the city, decode centuries-old messages, and somehow prevent Shari's enthusiasm for "experimental investigation techniques" from causing too much structural damage to London's most historic buildings.

With Shari's brilliant but unorthodox methods and Kathie's determined efforts to document their adventures, while preventing various disasters, this Victorian mystery combines suspense, humor, and a distinctly British sensibility. Perfect for readers who love clever mysteries, strong female characters, historical settings, and tea-based solutions to seemingly impossible problems.