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383 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553386370
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: 27 April 2010
Description
It's only the second day of 1924, but Mary Russell and her husband, Sherlock Holmes, find themselves embroiled in intrigue. It starts with a New Year's visit from Holmes's brother Mycroft, who comes bearing a strange package containing the papers ...
Community Reviews Summary of 990 reviews
Moods
mysterious 73%
dark 17%
tense 17%
challenging 13%
funny 8%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 41% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 40% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, ConfinementModerate
Drug useMinor
Pedophilia, Racism, Fire/Fire injury
383 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553386370
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: 27 April 2010
Description
It's only the second day of 1924, but Mary Russell and her husband, Sherlock Holmes, find themselves embroiled in intrigue. It starts with a New Year's visit from Holmes's brother Mycroft, who comes bearing a strange package containing the papers ...
Community Reviews Summary of 990 reviews
Moods
mysterious 73%
dark 17%
tense 17%
challenging 13%
funny 8%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 41% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 40% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, ConfinementModerate
Drug useMinor
Pedophilia, Racism, Fire/Fire injury