Mary Russell

Laurie R. King

In the quiet English countryside, a legendary detective, long retired from the bustling streets of London, finds an unexpected intellectual equal in a remarkable young woman. As a devastating case unfolds, drawing them into a world of espionage and danger, this unlikely pair must combine their unique skills to unravel a complex mystery. Their partnership, forged in the crucible of peril, will test the limits of their deductive prowess and courage.

Laurie R. King

In this thrilling installment, Mary Russell finds herself drawn into the enigmatic world of Margery Childe and her "New Temple of God," a charismatic sect with a feminist Christian agenda. What begins as a curious investigation into a post-suffrage movement quickly escalates when a series of murders targets the sect's wealthy benefactors. As Mary delves deeper, aided by the ever-observant Sherlock Holmes from the shadows, she uncovers a sinister plot that plunges her into her most perilous situation yet. This gripping mystery explores themes of faith, feminism, and the dark undercurrents that can lie beneath even the most devoted movements.