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Save:Remarkable woman, uneven storytelling. Worth it for true crime and history buffs, but be prepared for a winding, detail-heavy journey.
'Mrs. Sherlock Holmes' by Brad Ricca is a narrative nonfiction that delves into the true story of Grace Humiston, a female lawyer and detective, who took on the case of the missing girl Ruth Cruger in 1917. alternates between detailing the Ruth Cruger disappearance case and background on Humiston's journey from divorcee to lawyer to part-time detective. It explores themes of women's rights, immigration, and crime in early 20th-century New York, shedding light on the societal and cultural norms of the time. The writing style is journalistic, with detailed accounts of Humiston's investigative work and the cases she took on, providing a fascinating insight into the life of this remarkable woman.
The room smelled of damp cement, wood, and oil. Two other men followed him in. One was enormous. The other was short and wore overalls. That one looked at everything with keen, moving eyes. He was loo...January 2017•480 pages
