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A Monstrous Regiment of Women

A Monstrous Regiment of Women

A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes
CrimeHistorical Fiction
Pages
336
Published
1995
Language
English

Synopsis

In 1920s London, Mary Russell encounters a charismatic feminist sect led by the enigmatic Margery Childe. What begins as a curiosity about the group's religious and political goals turns into a murder investigation when wealthy young members start dying. Mary must navigate a dangerous web of secrets while her mentor, Sherlock Holmes, watches from the shadows.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

IntellectualAtmosphericThought-Provoking
Mentor FigureSlow BurnComing of AgeMystery Box

Genres

Crime Historical Fiction Mystery Religion

About the author

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Laurie R. King

Laurie R. King is the New York Times bestselling author of 30 novels and other works, including the Mary Russell-Sherlock Holmes stories (The Beekeeper’s Apprentice was chosen as one of the “20th Century’s Best Crime Novels” by the IMBA.) She has won the Agatha, Anthony, Creasey, Edgar, Lambda, Macavity, Wolfe, and Romantic Times Career Achievement awards, has an honorary doctorate in theology, and is a Baker Street Irregular. In 2022, she was named Grand Master by Mystery Writers of Ame...

Characters

Mary RussellProtagonist
Margery ChildeAntagonist
Sherlock HolmesSupporting
All characters in A Monstrous Regiment of Women

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