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Mary Russell: Book 2
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The dawn of 1921 finds Mary Russell, Sherlock Holmes's brilliant young apprentice, about to come into a considerable inheritance. Nevertheless, she still enjoys her nighttime prowls in disguise through London's grimy streets, where one night she encounters an old friend, now a charity worker... read more
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Characters edit
- Mary Russell: Mary Russell is a recent graduate of Oxford (theology and maths). She was previously an apprentice to Sherlock Holmes and has partnered with him on several cases.
- Sherlock Holmes: The famous detective, now semi-retired and studying beekeeping in Sussex.
- Margery Childe: Charismatic leader of The Temple of God.
- Veronica: Old chum of Mary Russell from Oxford. A volunteer at The Temple oif God.
- Marie: Maid to the leder of the church. Very protectove of her charge.
- Ronnie: Veronica, a friend of Mary's
- Lestrade: This Inspector Lestrade is the son of the one in the Conan Doyle novels.
- Mycroft Holmes: Sherlock's brother and British spymaster.
- Dr. Watson: Holmes' biographer and friend. Mary comes to call him "Uncle John."
- Miles Fitzwarren: Ronnie's fiance, suffering from "shell shock" incurred during WWI
- Billy: One of Holmes' Baker Street Irregulars
- Duncan: Add a description of this character.
- Iris Fitzwarren: A follower of the Temple of God and Miles' sister
- Mrs Hudson: Holmes' landlady when he lived at 221B Baker Street; now his housekeeper in the house on Sussex downs.
- Annie
- Marshall
- Dakins
- Mr Arbuthnot
- Tomlinson
- Delia
- Doyle: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. "Chronicler" of Holmes' exploits
- Mr Bell
- Claude
First Sentence edit
Sat back in my chair, jabbed the cap onto my pen, threw it in the drawer, and abandoned myself to the flood of satisfaction, relief, and anticipation that was let loose by the simple action.
Table of Contents edit
Praise
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Editor's Preface
Epigraph
Chapter 1 - SUNDAY, 26 DECEMBER-MONDAY, 27 DECEMBER 1920
Chapter 2 - MONDAY, 27 DECEMBER
Chapter 3 - MONDAY, 27 DECEMBER
Chapter 4 - MONDAY, 27 DECEMBER
Chapter 5 - MONDAY, 27 DECEMBER -TUESDAY, 28 DECEMBER
Chapter 6 - TUESDAY, 28 DECEMBER
Chapter 7 - TUESDAY, 28 DECEMBER - THURSDAY, 30 DECEMBER
Chapter 8 - THURSDAY, 30 DECEMBER
Chapter 9 - FRIDAY, 31 DECEMBER - SATURDAY, 1 JANUARY
Chapter 10 - SUNDAY, 2 JANUARY - MONDAY, 3 JANUARY
Chapter 11 - MONDAY, 3 JANUARY - SATURDAY, 8 JANUARY
Chapter 12 - SUNDAY, 9 JANUARY - THURSDAY, 13 JANUARY
Chapter 13 - FRIDAY, 14 JANUARY
Chapter 14 - SATURDAY, 15 JANUARY
Chapter 15 - SATURDAY, 15 JANUARY - FRIDAY, 21 JANUARY
Chapter 16 - SATURDAY, 22 JANUARY
Chapter 17 - SATURDAY, 22 JANUARY - TUESDAY, 1 FEBRUARY
Chapter 18 - TUESDAY, 1 FEBRUARY
Chapter 19 - WEDNESDAY, 2 FEBRUARY - SATURDAY, 5 FEBRUARY
Chapter 20 - SATURDAY, 5 FEBRUARY - SUNDAY, 6 FEBRUARY
Chapter 21 - SUNDAY, 6 FEBRUARY
Postscript
Teaser chapter
Discussion Questions
Author Interview
Series & Lists edit
This is book 2 of 13 in Mary Russell. (standard series)
Preceded by The Beekeeper's Apprentice, and followed by A Letter of Mary.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Laurie R. King (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1995
ISBN: 0312135653
Page Count: 326
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1995
ISBN: 0312135653
Page Count: 326
Awards edit
- Nero Award Winner (1996)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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