KNAVE OF DIAMONDS Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, Book 19

Mary Russell's favorite uncle, Jake, turns up at her door after many years of absence. Mary finds herself caught between loyalties to her world-famous husband, Sherlock Holmes, and her ne'er-do-well uncle. Topnotch performances in alternate sections by Amy Scanlon, Steven Crossley and Jefferson Mays make King's latest Russell/Holmes outing sound like a full-cast audiobook. An unsolved case surrounding the theft of the Irish Crown Jewels takes center stage in this entertaining mystery. Listeners get a deeper look into Mary's backstory, as well as Holmes's past, his unusual family, and his brother Mycroft's government connections. Scanlon gets top marks as Mary, while both Mays and Crossley are perfect adversaries. Lies, deceptions, and betrayals all combine to make this one fans won't want to miss. S.J.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2025]