A Monstrous Regiment of Women by Laurie R King

A Monstrous Regiment of Women by Laurie R King

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Summary

Russell's attentions turn to the New Temple of God and its leader, a suffragette and mystic. When four bluestockings from the Temple die after changing their wills, could sins of a capital nature be afoot? What's more, Russel's most baffling mystery may now involve the burgeoning of a deeper affection between herself and the retired Holmes.

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A Monstrous Regiment of Women by Laurie R King

It is 1921 and Mary Russell--Sherlock Holmes's brilliant apprentice is on the verge of acquiring a sizable inheritance. Independent at last her most baffling mystery may now involve Holmes and the burgeoning of a deeper affection between herself and the retired detective. Russell's attentions turn to the New Temple of God and its leader, Margery Childe, a charismatic suffragette and a mystic, whose draw on the young theology scholar is irresistible. But when four bluestockings from the Temple turn up dead shortly after changing their wills, could sins of a capital nature be afoot?
Laurie R. King has won many awards for her work including the prestigious John Creasey Dagger, the Edgar, the Nero and Macavity Awards. In 2022 she was named Grand Master by Mystery Writers of America. King is the author of highly praised stand-alone suspense novels and a contemporary mystery series, as well as the Mary Russell & Sherlock Holmes series. She lives in Northern California.
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ISBN 13 9780749014995
ISBN 10 0749014997
Title A Monstrous Regiment of Women
Author Laurie R King
Series Mary Russell And Sherlock Holmes
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Allison & Busby
Year published 2014-02-20
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.