A Monstrous Regiment of Women (Mary Russell, #2)
by Laurie R. King
A Monstrous Regiment of Women by Laurie R. King holds a highly rated rating of 4.04 out of 5, based on 15.4K reader ratings. First published in 1995. The book spans 336 pages.
About A Monstrous Regiment of Women
A Monstrous Regiment of Women continues Mary Russell's adventures as a worthy student of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and as an ever more skilled sleuth in her own right. Looking for respite in London after a stupefying visit from relatives, Mary encounters a friend from Oxford. The young woman introduces Mary to her current enthusiasm, a strange and enigmatic woman named Margery Childe, who leads something called "The New Temple of God." It seems to be a charismatic sect involved in the post-World War I suffrage movement, with a feminist slant on Christianity. Mary is curious about the woman, and intrigued. Is the New Temple a front for something more sinister? When a series of murders claims members of the movement's wealthy young female volunteers and principal contributors, Mary, with Holmes in the background, begins to investigate. Things become more desperate than either of them expected as Mary's search plunges her into the worst danger she has yet faced.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Laurie R. King |
| Published | 1995 |
| Pages | 336 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.04 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,363 |
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What genre is A Monstrous Regiment of Women?
A Monstrous Regiment of Women is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is A Monstrous Regiment of Women worth reading?
Based on 15.4K reader ratings, A Monstrous Regiment of Women has an average score of 4.04 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is A Monstrous Regiment of Women?
A Monstrous Regiment of Women has 336 pages.
Who wrote A Monstrous Regiment of Women?
A Monstrous Regiment of Women was written by Laurie R. King. It was first published in 1995.
What is the ISBN for A Monstrous Regiment of Women?
The ISBN-13 for A Monstrous Regiment of Women is 9780006514950.0.
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