I’ve only got to see the names of Sherlock Holmes, Mycroft. Watson and now the Russells to know there is a good story, always long and convoluted but one that will keep you turning pages. This story did not disappoint.
Jake Russell, the shady uncle chequered past reappears with a very strange story. The Irish Crown Jewels which disappeared is now in the news amongst pa small group of men, each of which have different reasons to get hold of them. Their whereabouts are vague and in pursuit of them Jake is able to persuade Mary to join in the escapade. Holmes catches on and follows his intrepid wife. Complicated forays all turn up nothing in this story of family loyalty, hushed up scandals involving royalty, skirmishes with the Dublin and London police till the final twist in the tale.
Very good reading, not so much detection but carries on at a goodly pace.
Sent by Random House Publishing Ballantine for an unbiased review, courtesy of Netgalley.
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