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Book Review of A Monstrous Regiment of Women (Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, Bk 2)

A Monstrous Regiment of Women (Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, Bk 2)
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The dawn of 1921 finds Mary Russell, Sherlock Holmess brilliant young apprentice, about to come into a considerable inheritance. Nevertheless, she still enjoys her nighttime prowls in disguise through Londons grimy streets, where one night she encounters an old friend, now a charity worker among the poor. Veronica
Beaconsfield introduces Russell to the New Temple of God, led by the enigmatic, electrifying Margery Childe.

Despite herself, Russell is drawn ever deeper into Childes circle. When Veronica has a near-fatal accidentand turns out to be the fourth bluestocking in the group to meet with misadventure after changing her willRussell and Holmes launch a quiet investigation.