Who is the true Mary Russell? Why has she chosen to dress as young man when the novel opens? Why does she seem to transform from a young lady of no means to a woman that is very wealthy? Why is he so resistant to returning to London when she is at Oxford? What really keeps drawing Mary back to London?

Discuss the relationship between Mary and Holmes. Are they friends, co-workers or really in love? Is their true competition in their relationship? How does Mary feel about Holmes? How does Holmes feel about Mary? Why does Mary think she is in love with Holmes? What does she do about it? What happens with Holmes?Discuss the relationship between Mary and Holmes. Are they friends, co-workers or really in love? Is their true competition in their relationship? How does Mary feel about Holmes? How...