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Mary Russell is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Mary Russell & Sherlock Holmes mystery series by American author Laurie R. King. She first appears in the novel The Beekeeper's Apprentice. Written over a period of over three decades, King's novels are portrayals of a succession of memoirs written and compiled apparently by an ...
May 28, 2014 · The question of Russell’s “Mary Sue”-ness stands apart from one’s acceptance or rejection of her actual, physical reality. If she is real, then one must take at least the major part of her memoirs as being accurate.
Jan 15, 1994 · Sherlock Holmes pastiche/continuation/fanfic in which Holmes, retired to beekeeping in Sussex, is so impressed by the intelligence of 15-year-old feminist Mary 'Sue' Russell that he decides to take her on as his apprentice-detective. Wacky adventures ensue. Okay. There were some good things about this book.
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Mar 15, 2016 · I don't know if "Mary Sue" is the correct phrase for this, but I does feel a lot like King is exploring her own desires through Mary Russell here. The whole thing just feels like an unfortunate overstep by the author in an otherwise well written story about Sherlock Holmes and his later life.
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- The Beekeeper’s Apprentice
- A Monstrous Regiment of Women
- A Letter of Mary
- The Moor
- O Jerusalem
- Justice Hall
- The Game
- Locked Rooms
- The Language of Bees
- The God of The Hive
“The Beekeeper’s Apprentice” is a book that would be loved and enjoyed. It is appreciated not only by people who love Sherlock Holmes but any great detective novel with a strong female lead. A great novel that works in almost every aspect, be it the writing style, the prose, the characters, and the entire plot. So what in the book should compel the...
The second book develops the characters and introduces a plot with a much better and more gripping mystery than what was offered in the previous book. “A Monstrous Regiment of Women” is about Mary Russell, who is about to reach adulthood and get into much more complex issues. So what is the story about? Mary meets Margery Childe, and she is fascina...
With the third book in the series, the writing and the plot are getting even better. “A Letter of Mary” brings new angles and relationships, and it depends on the readers whether they like it or not. When it comes to the plot of the book, there is nothing to complain about. Holmes and Mary meet an old archaeologist who brings a gift that could turn...
The fourth book in the series, “The Moor,” will be a nostalgic treat for fans of Sherlock Holmes as it brings the elements of the ever-famous book “Hounds of Baskerville” back. A detective story with elements of horror and the supernatural is always an exciting read. Sherlock Holmes summons Marry, now his partner in solving crimes and partner in li...
“O Jerusalem,” the fifth book in the Mary Russell series, will bring readers a level of excitement they have never felt in the previous books in this series. The plot of this book has been crafted brilliantly; it is the highlight of this book. That does not mean that the characters, the world-building, and other aspects of the books are weak in any...
“Justice Hall” is the sixth novel in the series, and it again works wonderfully to capture readers’ attention. The fluid style in which King writes the prose and the detailed descriptions she gives that form the images in the readers’ minds is the main highlight of the story.
“The Game” brings the detective duo to the mystical and mysterious land of India. Their reason for visiting? To find a missing spy who once was a close friend of Holmes. Kimble O’Hara was in something called “The Great Game” of espionage and has gone missing without any trace. Holmes and Russell set out to discover where the missing spy is and who ...
“Locked Rooms” is the perfect title for the eighth book in the series. The entire Mary Russell series has primarily focused on solving mysteries, crimes, and other enigmas. This book takes a different turn. “Locked Rooms” explores the psyche and past of Mary Russell and what happened to her in her childhood. Things start to take a convoluted turn w...
After returning home from a long trip, Holmes and Mary are devastated after discovering that one of the colonies of Holmes’s beloved bees has disappeared. But as the story continues, things start to take an even more perplexing and sinister turn. Damian Alder, Sherlock’s son, comes to them as he needs help finding his missing wife and son. But it i...
“The God of the Hive” ups the excitement and thrill and takes the dangers to another level. A dangerous murderer is on the hunt, looking for Holmes and Mary. It seems that nothing can stop this killer. Things get even more dangerous when Mary and Holmes are separated, making them an easier target. This nail-biting story is all about solving crimes,...
Oct 12, 2016 · An Ontario woman's lawsuit against convicted sex killer Russell Williams and his wife has been settled. Sexual assault victim Laurie Massicotte had filed a nearly $7-million lawsuit in late 2011 ...
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Aug 26, 2024 · 10. God Of The Hive (2010) In "God of the Hive" by Laurie R. King, detective duo Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes are faced with a hidden network of spies, secret codes, and high-stakes danger as they navigate the intricate web of international intrigue. 📇 354 Pages. 📝 88,500 - 106,200 Word Count.
