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The Beekeeper's Apprentice

Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, Book 1

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The Beekeeper's Apprentice

By: Laurie R. King
Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin
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Summary

It's 1914, and a bold, young American called Mary Russell is about to experience a rather dynamic change of life. Deep in the rural English countryside, she meets a retired beekeeper by the name of Sherlock Holmes. Although many years have passed since he astonished Watson by solving Scotland Yard's most baffling crimes, The Great Detective is still very much in possession of his excellent faculties.

Surprisingly for both of them, he sees Mary's untapped potential for his old line of work. When Holmes' greatest enemy returns with a diabolically resourceful plan of revenge, Holmes realises he's facing the case of his lifetime - and that he needs Mary's help to solve it.

©1994 Laurie R. King (P)2002 W F Howes Ltd Detective Historical Mystery Traditional Detectives Fiction Sherlock Holmes Suspense Crime
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I love this block of work by Laurie King and having read them all I was worried that hearing it read by someone couldn’t possibly match that, but apart from the first chapter (which is disconcertingly read in the authors American voice) the book has been completely enthralling, delivered at a perfect pace and with great characterisation. Looking forward to listening to more.

Amazing book really well read

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This is an excellent collection of books, weaving a wholly believable story. The characters are clear from the beginning and the storyline as good as Conan-Doyle would have produced. Highly recommended and I believe would make an excellent TV miniseries.

The clarity and annunciation of the reader

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Absolutely brilliant, I ended every minute. Just imaging Home's taking on an apprentice and a woman at that.

A must for all home's fan's

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I enjoyed this story, a new take on an old character. Certainly not for purists but an easy listen. Clever in parts.
Narration was OK once you got used to it, however all the way through there was some kind of weird feedback barely audible under the main voice making it slightly off putting. For this reason I will probably not listen again.

worth a listen

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One of the best homes stories, kept my interest all the way through, will check out other books by this author,

Great listen

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