Mystery
A Monstrous Regiment of Women
1995·336 pages
In 1921 London, Mary Russell probes a charismatic feminist religious movement after mysterious deaths strike its wealthy young members.
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A Monstrous Regiment of Women
(Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes #2)
by Laurie R. King
Martina Petranović (Translator)
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 wo...
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Sexual content
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Russell-Holmes romance turns intimate; sensual, non-graphic on-page content
Violence & gore
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Several murders and serious peril; deaths not described graphically
Profanity
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Mild language; religious characters generally avoid strong swearing
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Feminist Christian sect drives plot; extensive theology and faith themes
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content depicted
Political content
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Suffrage, feminism, and period attitudes toward women are central
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Young women murdered; protagonist faces sustained, serious danger
Other
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