The Charlotte Holmes Mystery Tredecim - Book 9 of 13. A Native in New York New York, America 1922. Charlotte is marrying her American fiancée, Randle Scott Warwick III, much to the annoyance of her daughter, Emily. As the Holmes clan gathers for the nuptials, a series of prostitute murders causes alarm in the city. They are reminiscent of earlier killings, committed in Whitechapel, London, by the infamous Jack the Ripper. A complication stalls the wedding and when the groom is implicated in a murder Charlotte and Dr Watan must use all their skills to solve the mystery of the New York Ripper. Meanwhile Branwell learns Emily has become wayward, including drinking & smoking, in protestation at the impending marriage. Her wayward behaviour has placed her at the mercy of Montana Chase, her secret fiance, who has taken compromising pictures of her. The race is on as Branwell enlists the help of the youngsters to catch the blackmailer, whilst simultaneously trying to make amends with his estranged wife and son. New World, but same old problems and mysteries as Charlotte & Dr Watan forge new relationships.