This is the second in a series featuring Mary Russell, a dear friend to Sherlock Holmes. Here, in 1921, Mary meets Margery Childs, leader of The New Temple of God and activist in the feminist movement. At first, I felt that I was being preached to about the feminist role in the bible But half way thru the plot thickens and the mystery gets started. Enjoyable read. I look forward to the next in the series, which may be added to my bookpile.