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Violence
Some
Murder, gang violence
Language
None
None
Sexual Content
None
None
Substance Use
None
None
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Conspiracy
What this book is about
A man is murdered at Birlstone Manor, his face destroyed beyond recognition. The second half of the novel shifts to America, depicting the origins of the Molly Maguires mining company murders. The last Holmes novel blends mystery with historical thriller.
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Slightly more violent than typical Holmes; appropriate for older children
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