Mary Russell; a 15 year old girl who literally stumbles across the middle-aged Sherlock Holmes while he is in retirement in the Sussex Downs. Although, neither of them are expecting it, both find that they have met their match in each other... and a new enemy.

The interaction and friendship between Russell and Holmes.

A few of the terms King uses are a bit thick but this is a very minor part of the book.

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A little sad, triumphant, and happy.

Is incredibly talented at putting Holmes in the 20th century.

If you like Holmes of the original Canon (Conan Doyle) then you should like this. King's descriptions are vivid and the mystery is real.

I had no problems but purists might have some cringing moments.

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