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The Beekeeper's Apprentice: Or On the Segregation of the Queen/A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes (Mary Russell Novels)
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Author: Laurie R. King
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The Beekeeper's Apprentice: Or On the Segregation of the Queen/A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes (Mary Russell Novels) Description
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780312427368
ISBN: 0312427360
Label: Picador
Manufacturer: Picador
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 384
Publication Date: 2007-10-02
Publisher: Picador
Product Release Date: 2007-10-02
Studio: Picador
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780312427368
ISBN: 0312427360
Label: Picador
Manufacturer: Picador
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 384
Publication Date: 2007-10-02
Publisher: Picador
Product Release Date: 2007-10-02
Studio: Picador
Editorial Review of The Beekeeper's Apprentice: Or On the Segregation of the Queen/A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes (Mary Russell Novels)
An Agatha Award Best Novel Nominee
Named One of the Century's Best 100 Mysteries by the Independent
Mystery Booksellers Association
From New York Times bestselling author Laurie R. King comes the book that introduced us to the ingenious Mary Russell–Sherlock Holmes mysteries
In 1915, Sherlock Holmes is retired and quietly engaged in the study of honeybees when a young woman literally stumbles into him on the Sussex Downs. Fifteen years old, gawky, egotistical, and recently orphaned, the young Mary Russell displays an intellect to impress even Sherlock Holmes--and match him wit for wit. Under his reluctant tutelage, this very modern twentieth-century woman proves a deft protégée and a fitting partner for the Victorian detective. In their first case together, they must track down a kidnapped American senator's daughter and confront a truly cunning adversary--a bomber who has set trip wires for the sleuths and who will stop at nothing to end their partnership. Full of brilliant deductions, disguises, and dangers, this first book of the Mary Russell--Sherlock Holmes mysteries is "wonderfully original and entertaining . . . absorbing from beginning to end" (Booklist).
From New York Times bestselling author Laurie R. King comes the book that introduced us to the ingenious Mary Russell–Sherlock Holmes mysteries
In 1915, Sherlock Holmes is retired and quietly engaged in the study of honeybees when a young woman literally stumbles into him on the Sussex Downs. Fifteen years old, gawky, egotistical, and recently orphaned, the young Mary Russell displays an intellect to impress even Sherlock Holmes--and match him wit for wit. Under his reluctant tutelage, this very modern twentieth-century woman proves a deft protégée and a fitting partner for the Victorian detective. In their first case together, they must track down a kidnapped American senator's daughter and confront a truly cunning adversary--a bomber who has set trip wires for the sleuths and who will stop at nothing to end their partnership. Full of brilliant deductions, disguises, and dangers, this first book of the Mary Russell--Sherlock Holmes mysteries is "wonderfully original and entertaining . . . absorbing from beginning to end" (Booklist).
Customer Reviews of The Beekeeper's Apprentice: Or On the Segregation of the Queen/A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes (Mary Russell Novels)
Customer Rating: 
Review Summary: A delightful read
Review: This book successfully captures the feel of the original Holmes mysteries, from a new point of view. I look forward to the other books in this series.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: My favorite book!!!
Review: I have to admit, the beginning is slightly slow, but once the first case takes place, the plot becomes action-packed. It is written in first person by Miss Mary Russell herself.
Mary Russell has recently arrived in Britain from England after a car accident kills her family. She lives with a horrible aunt, but is "rescued" from her by stepping onto (literally) retired Sherlock Holmes. The two form a strange relationship from that meeting.
I have read this book over and over again, along with the other books in the Mary Russell series. I highly recommend this book!
1. The Beekeeper's Apprentice
2. A Monstrous Regiment of Women
3. A Letter of Mary
4. The Moor
5. O Jerusalem (plot takes place during "The Beekeeper's Apprentice," but best read before Justice Hall)
6. Justice Hall
7. The Game
8. Locked Rooms
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Delightful
Review:
This is a fine introduction to what I hope will be a great series. Holmes & Co. have been wrapped up in bright, new, shiny paper and given us as a present.
It seems that some are put off by the gutsy heresy of it all, but it is a lively outing and answers the question: 'Do fictional characters have secret lives?' Apparently they do. But it's not just Holmes you see with different eyes, there's Mycroft!, the Doc, there's London, the peelers, and there's Mary Russell herself, along with characters aplenty to intrigue and amuse.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Even if You're Not a Sherlock Holmes Fan...
Review: Honestly (and maybe I shouldn't admit this here), I've never been a huge Sherlock Holmes fan. It's not that I dislike the series, but it never really struck my fancy. But my mom, who sent me this book in a care package, really knew what she was doing... It's totally amazing! (Perhaps now isn't the time, but studying in a non-English-speaking country is hard on my reading material. Not that I don't enjoy Naguib Mahfouz...) The time period it evokes is really interesting, and Mary Russel is an entertaining protagonist. I like that Mary has her own distinct personality apart from Holmes, and also that she doesn't miraculously get the hang of detecting - she obviously has to work at it. I'm totally reading the rest of this series when I get home and, heck, maybe picking up a few Sherlock Holmes mysteries.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: the beekeeper's apprentice
Review: Not quite Arthur Conan Doyle, but very entertaining and well written mystery that doesn't stray too far from the strengths and weaknesses of the original Holmes' character. Only major flaw is the use of base 8 numbers utilizing incorrect numbers. LRK's base 8 solution uses the digits 1-8 to solve a puzzle, but internationally accepted base 8 digits are 0-7. Picky, I know, but I'm sure Mary Russell would want accuracy in all details, even the small ones.
Review Summary: A delightful read
Review: This book successfully captures the feel of the original Holmes mysteries, from a new point of view. I look forward to the other books in this series.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: My favorite book!!!
Review: I have to admit, the beginning is slightly slow, but once the first case takes place, the plot becomes action-packed. It is written in first person by Miss Mary Russell herself.
Mary Russell has recently arrived in Britain from England after a car accident kills her family. She lives with a horrible aunt, but is "rescued" from her by stepping onto (literally) retired Sherlock Holmes. The two form a strange relationship from that meeting.
I have read this book over and over again, along with the other books in the Mary Russell series. I highly recommend this book!
1. The Beekeeper's Apprentice
2. A Monstrous Regiment of Women
3. A Letter of Mary
4. The Moor
5. O Jerusalem (plot takes place during "The Beekeeper's Apprentice," but best read before Justice Hall)
6. Justice Hall
7. The Game
8. Locked Rooms
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Delightful
Review:
This is a fine introduction to what I hope will be a great series. Holmes & Co. have been wrapped up in bright, new, shiny paper and given us as a present.
It seems that some are put off by the gutsy heresy of it all, but it is a lively outing and answers the question: 'Do fictional characters have secret lives?' Apparently they do. But it's not just Holmes you see with different eyes, there's Mycroft!, the Doc, there's London, the peelers, and there's Mary Russell herself, along with characters aplenty to intrigue and amuse.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Even if You're Not a Sherlock Holmes Fan...
Review: Honestly (and maybe I shouldn't admit this here), I've never been a huge Sherlock Holmes fan. It's not that I dislike the series, but it never really struck my fancy. But my mom, who sent me this book in a care package, really knew what she was doing... It's totally amazing! (Perhaps now isn't the time, but studying in a non-English-speaking country is hard on my reading material. Not that I don't enjoy Naguib Mahfouz...) The time period it evokes is really interesting, and Mary Russel is an entertaining protagonist. I like that Mary has her own distinct personality apart from Holmes, and also that she doesn't miraculously get the hang of detecting - she obviously has to work at it. I'm totally reading the rest of this series when I get home and, heck, maybe picking up a few Sherlock Holmes mysteries.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: the beekeeper's apprentice
Review: Not quite Arthur Conan Doyle, but very entertaining and well written mystery that doesn't stray too far from the strengths and weaknesses of the original Holmes' character. Only major flaw is the use of base 8 numbers utilizing incorrect numbers. LRK's base 8 solution uses the digits 1-8 to solve a puzzle, but internationally accepted base 8 digits are 0-7. Picky, I know, but I'm sure Mary Russell would want accuracy in all details, even the small ones.