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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) | 
 enlarge | Author: Laurie R. King
Publisher: Picador
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  192 reviews
Sales Rank: 6747
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.2
ISBN: 0312427360
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780312427368
ASIN: 0312427360
Publication Date: October 2, 2007
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Product Description
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 protegee 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).
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 My favorite book!!! July 22, 2008
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
Delightful July 11, 2008
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.
Even if You're Not a Sherlock Holmes Fan... May 4, 2008
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.
 the beekeeper's apprentice December 8, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
A Wonderful Role Model Lives! December 3, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I stumbled over this book quite by accident about six months ago and I have been immersed in the world of Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes every since.
The book, the first in a series of eight by Laurie R. King, (so far) introduces us to a young woman with intelligence and a very strong independent nature, who not only holds her own in the company of the venerable and demanding Sherlock Holmes, but she gives as much to him over the course of her apprenticeship as he can offer to her.
"The Beekeeper's Apprentice" creates a fascinating world where the old world of Victorian England (Holmes) meets the new modern world of England during World War I (Russell). It is so well done that it inspired me to read all eight of the books in the series (one right after the other) as well as returning to the original Arthur Conan Doyle books to revisit Holmes' universe before Russell came into his life and his life's work.
I enjoy the series as much for what Laurie R. King tells us about these characters as much as she leaves to the reader's imagination. Her writing relies on our intelligence in enjoying the story as well as hers in telling them to us. She creates a world of mystery and even humor with great style and heart.
This recent paperback edition with the new cover art and larger size is very attractive.
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