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Mary Russell: Book 4
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Barely has Mary Russell resumed her 1923 studies at Oxford when she is summoned by her partner and husband Sherlock Holmes to the eerie scene of his most celebrated case. But this time, on Dartmoor, there is more to the matter than a phantom hound. Sightings of a spectral coach carrying a... read more
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Rumours of a "devil dog" lead Sherlock Holmes and his wife, Mary Russell, back to the scene of one of his most celebrated cases. And when the body of miner Josiah Gorton is found surrounded by paw prints, it looks as if the "Hound of the Baskervilles" has returned to haunt Dartmoor once more.
Characters edit
- Mary Russell: Once Holmes' teenage apprentice, Mary Russell is now his wife and partner. Between cases, she is also a scholar of theology.
- Sherlock Holmes: The famous detective, now semi-retired and studying beekeeping in Sussex.
- Mrs Elliott: Housekeeper to the Rev. Sabine-Gould.
- Scheiman: Friend of the current owner of Baskerville Hall.
- Mr Baring-gould: The Rev. Baring-Gould is an expert on the area of the Dartmouth Moor and is of great help to Holmes and Russell.
- Richard Ketteridge: Current owner of Baskerville Hall. Previously made a fortune in the Alaska gold fields.
- Josiah Gorton: A friend of the Rev, Sabine-Gould who taught him many stories and songs of the people of the Dartmouth area.
- David: A young man living in the Dartmouth area who helps the detectives in their work.
- Lady Howard: A woman who lived in the area years ago and was reputed to have killed all her husbands. Supposedly she rides the moor in a black acrriage decorated with bones.
- Samuel: A farmer who helps Holmes and Russell.
- Mary Tavy: An older woman who looks after stray animals. Reputed to be a witch. She makes potions and salves for the locals.
- Hugo: Chauffer to Mr. Ketteridge.
- Rosemary: Add a description of this character.
- Mycroft Holmes: Sherlock's brother and British spymaster.
- Stapleton
- Henry
- Fyfe
- Daniel
- Tuptree
- Randolph Pethering
- Conan Doyle
- Baskerville Hall
- Andrew Budd
- Lew Trenchard
- Mr Dunstan
- Drake
- Dr. Watson: Holmes' biographer and friend. Mary comes to call him "Uncle John."
- Mrs. Hudson: Holmes' landlady when he lived at 221B Baker Street; now his housekeeper in the house on Sussex downs.
Setting & Locations edit
- Dartmoor
- London
- Devon
- Lydford
- New York
- Okehampton
- Lew Down
- Scotland
- Alaska
- Postbridge
- Exeter
- England
- France
First Sentence edit
The telegram in my hand read: RUSSELL NEED YOU IN DEVONSHIRE. IF FREE TAKE EARLIEST TRAIN CORYTON. IF NOT FREE COME ANYWAY, BRING COMPASS. HOLMES
Series & Lists edit
This is book 4 of 13 in Mary Russell. (standard series)
Preceded by A Letter of Mary, and followed by O Jerusalem.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Laurie R. King (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Country: United States
Publication Date: January 1998
ISBN: 0-312-16934-5
Page Count: 307
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Country: United States
Publication Date: January 1998
ISBN: 0-312-16934-5
Page Count: 307
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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