I love a great detective and I love history. I thought this book would be right up my alley. Unfortunately...it wasn't, and I honestly did not finish reading the book. 
 The writing style grated on my nerves, as it seemed to tell me everything instead of showing me the facts and allowing me to reach the conclusion. There were so many characters to keep track of. There was also several instances of some four letter words. I couldn't find anything to like in the main character, Mary. 
 I probably would have continued reading only there was one scene: rape. It wasn't in graphic detail but it was enough to turn my stomach. I put the book down and I won't be picking it back up.