A Letter of Mary by Laurie R King

This compilation of excerpts centers on a detective investigation led by Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes into the suspicious death of archaeologist Dorothy Ruskin. The inquiry rapidly expands from a simple accident into a complex murder case, intertwined with a controversial ancient manuscript Dorothy entrusted to Mary. The manuscript purports to be a letter from Mary Magdalene, presenting her as an apostle of Jesus, a revelation that could profoundly impact the Christian world. As they trace Dorothy's last days, including her visit to a Zionist organization and her estranged sister, Erica, the detectives uncover motives rooted in inheritance and the suppression of the manuscript's revolutionary content. The narrative follows their undercover work and deductions, culminating in the identification of the culprits and a reflection on the profound implications of Dorothy's discovery and legacy.