Cyndi J. (cyndij) reviewed on 5/26/2020 + 1031 more book reviews

I liked this the first time I read it, but my notes don't say why. This time around I'm not as pleased. I was griping that the last several have been in foreign countries but now that we're (mostly) back in England, Russell and Holmes are barely in the book! Mrs. Hudson's backstory turns out to be a lot more sordid than I liked, and despite all the potential for drama it is boring. Her "education" was fun, but it just went on too long. The book just slogs along until the two detectives get involved. I also didn't like the eventual relationship between Holmes and Hudson - it's like emotional blackmail on his part. And now they are covering up a crime for Mary, another secret which seemed completely unnecessary. Oh well...

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