Who is Becky Sharp?
The daughter of a poor artist and a down-on-her-luck French opera dancer, she has endured countless snubs.
A scheming girl who will stop at nothing to enter high society, she is hypocritical and deceitful.
But a strange dream changes everything.
Becky gives up her desire to climb the social ladder through marriage.
The dazzling world of more than a century later teaches her that she doesn't need to become someone's wife to be at the center of high society.
She can make herself into a legend.
And then seize the love that comes her way.
For example, the eccentric, cool-headed, arrogant and conceited, yet brilliant and resourceful detective.
In a nutshell: A woman's other name is herself.
Reading Guide:
1. Alternate history with a scrambled timeline, inspired by the late Victorian era (1880-1901).
2. A light read, with lots of original details and an idealized bent. Please don't nitpick excessively or derail the discussion. Thank you for understanding!
3. The characters' values are not the author's values.
4. A crossover inspired by the original works: Vanity Fair + The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes + Pride and Prejudice... (incomplete list)
Theme: You can become a legend all by yourself.
