A Monstrous Regiment of Women

About the book

In the exciting continuation of The Beekeeper's Apprentice, Mary Russell has evolved from a capable apprentice to a proficient detective in her own right. Following a tiresome visit from relatives, Mary seeks solace in London where she encounters a friend from Oxford. This acquaintance introduces Mary to the mysterious Margery Childe, the leader of the New Temple of God, a captivating sect involved in the suffrage movement post-World War One, incorporating a feminist perspective on Christianity. Intrigued and inquisitive, Mary begins to question if the New Temple harbors darker intentions. As a series of murders target members of the movement's affluent young female volunteers, Mary, with Holmes providing support, launches an investigation. However, the situation quickly spirals out of control, escalating into a desperate scenario where Mary faces the gravest danger she has ever encountered...