Set in an alternate historical WWI and standing gender roles on their heads, this is a fascinating tale of bravery and innovation in a time of war.

This novel captures the essence of the awkward, practical young woman who must find herself in the midst of the drama of every other life she holds dear. Since I discovered it decades ago, it continues to resonate with every rereading.

A fascinating look at the lives of the betrayed daughters of classic literature's most diabolical dads! When Mary Jekyll discovers a sister named Diana Hyde, she embarks on a quest to find and liberate other women who have been created and abandoned by their famous fathers. Aided and abetted by Holmes and Watson, no less!