Mrs. Sherlock Holmes

This book uncovers the true story of Grace Humiston, a pioneering New York lawyer and detective who tackled the cold case of Ruth Cruger, a young woman who vanished in 1917. Operating in a male-dominated era, Humiston's groundbreaking investigation exposed corruption from New York to Italy and reshaped public perception of missing persons cases. Her success, however, came at a cost, revealing the challenges faced by a woman who outsmarted the NYPD. This true crime narrative explores the enduring mystery of how such an influential figure could become so famous, only to disappear from historical recognition.