See more ideas about mary russell, apprentice, bee keeping. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Each week, students were expected to complete a vocabulary unit, read a nonfiction piece from the time period, write an essay or piece of fiction given the nonfiction piece, and complete a comprehension packet. Unable to add item to List. In my seven weeks of peripatetic reading amongst the sheep (which tended to move out of my way) and the gorse bushes (to which I had painfully developed an instinctive awareness) I had never before stepped on a person. ― Laurie R. King, The Beekeeper's Apprentice. Mary has been recently orphaned, and is living with a difficult aunt until she reaches adulthood. I would give another half if it was possible. As she matures (she is only 15 at this stage of events which considering that Sherlock is now in his 50s some might find at best curious at worse questionable) I can quite see that the spirited and intuitive Mary Russell will be more than a fitting companion for Sherlock as she is already showing signs of being his intellectual equal and with a sense of humor. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Firstly I was uncomfortable with Mary only being fifteen. --Library Journal, "Wonderful: an intelligently and imaginatively crafted novel that's also great fun." From the very first page, we were totally enjoying this reworked, Sherlock Holmes tale, the first in a series. I doubt if I will read any more in the series. He made me a better physician by pointing out the true value of getting an accurate history of the disease's (or diseases') progression, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2019. However, I LOVED, Let’s get this out of the way up front: I’m in the tank for Sherlockian pastiches. His housekeeper, Mrs Hudson, acts as an affectionate surrogate mother feeding the growing girl with wonderful meals, while Holmes feeds her mind. Let’s get this out of the way up front: I’m in the tank for Sherlockian pastiches. What I loved most about this book is that (it would seem) Sherlock has finally found his match - … I especially love the character of Sherlock Holmes, so I was very excited when I picked up The Beekeeper's Apprentice. That’s not to say that I love them unreservedly and unabashedly, mind you, or even consume them in mass quantities; but, it does mean that I’m very open to them, particularly if they do one of two things: 1) hew as closely as possible to the canonical stories in terms of style, feel, and setting, making allowances for twists and spins that add a well-crafted element of modern sensibility (see, for example, the BBC. I really enjoyed this story. The Beekeeper's Apprentice, Or On the Segregation of the Queen is a book by Laurie R. King and was published in 1994. He never imagines he would encounter anyone whose intellect matched his own, much less an audacious teenage girl with a penchant for detection. The Mary Russell/Sherlock Holmes series began in 1994 with The Beekeeper’s Apprentice. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published This book has left me uncertain as to whether I liked it or not. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2015. Nice alliteration, and since I am very fond of Wodehouse, the comment didn't perturb me - even though the book turned out to have absolutely no similarities to Wodehouse - except in the brilliance of both writers. It was nominated for the Agatha best novel award and was deemed a Notable Young Adult book by the American Library Association. Backstory and insider references mea. We hunker down with slouchy pants, greasy processed foods, and keep that Netflix streaming, sugar! Yet it gains one star because it's one of those unashamed works of art that should be ashamed of what it's trying to do. This book. I would put my money on Laurie R. King, whose A Grave Talent kept me reading deep into the night." 5 likes. Firstly I was uncomfortable with Mary only being fifteen. The Beekeeper's Apprentice. Cancel anytime. March 26th 2002 Mary narrates her own story 75 years later. By: Laurie R. King Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin Try for $0.00 $14.95/month after 30 days. They have been a bit dry for my taste. Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group Edition: 1 But her ultimate challenge is yet to come. Sherlock is often irritating and I enjoyed every time Mary figuratively thwacked him for his behaviour. "The Beekeeper's Apprentice," the first in her Mary Russell series, was nominated for an Agatha Award and was named one of the Century's Best 100 Mysteries by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association. The fact is: I didn't really like The Beekeeper’s Apprentice. 3-3.5 stars. Well, this ended up being wonderfully charming! Sherlock Holmes meets his match in a formidable new enemy--and his surprising new partner, "Rousing...riveting...suspenseful." To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Refresh and try again. Well I have only just started to read The Beekeeper's Apprentice, but two chapters in I am already hooked! --Chicago Sun-Times, "The Beekeeper's Apprentice has power to charm the most grizzled Baker Street Irregular." Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Others I have made a conscious decision at some point in the past not to read, but have changed my mind about, encouraged by positive reviews or a desire to participate in a group read. He becomes her friend, and later takes her on as an apprentice. I've always thought no book that passed through my hands really deserved the lowest possible rating. But when an elusive villai. Are you new to reading mysteries and thrillers and feeling overwhelmed by where to start? Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. But by Jove it works. Like “A quick mind is worthless unless you can control the emotions with it as well.” ― Laurie R. King, The Beekeeper's Apprentice. What an inspirational idea to resurrect the character of Sherlock Holmes and for him to meet and mate with a kindred spirit. The beekeeper's apprentice ; or, on the segregation of the queen by King, Laurie R. Publication date 1996 Topics Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character), Private investigators, Women detectives, Young women Publisher New York : Bantam Books Collection My friend Veronica Belmont recommended this book and after I watched the first episode of season 2 of the BBC Sherlock (OMG IT IS SO GOOD YOU GUYS!) What do best friends do when they get together? (I just googled and there are. His name is Sherlock Holmes, and he sees a fellow intellect in 15-year-old Mary, so takes her as his apprentice. On a positive note, the book held my interest enough for me to finish reading it and there was enough intrigue to keep me guessing to a certain extent. The idea of Sherlock Holmes in his later years having a new apprentice and a very young female one at that, sounded like a clever idea. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. So I finally finished the Beekeepers Apprentice - No reason due to the book, sadly more life getting in the way of things. I really wanted to like this book, and hoped that it would propel me into a new and exciting mystery series. But when an elusive villain enters the picture, their partnership is put to a real test. I was living my carefree, ignorant life until I decided to visit my best friend last November in Kansas. It might have been a matter of timing, or the way I experience the Sherlock Holmes canon, it might even be all Jeremy Brett’s fault. Please try again. Although at a glance, The Beekeeper's Apprentice is another in a long list of Sherlock inspired literature, I found King's style of writing absolutely captivating and definitely worth the read. Topics bbc, bbc radio, drama, mystery, suspense, holmes, watson. An enjoyable mystery with a young, brilliant Mary Russell meeting middle-aged Sherlock Holmes, and eventually becoming his apprentice. Mary Russell, a precocious fifteen-year-old, is walking with her nose in a book when she trips over Sherlock Holmes. I had so much fun reading this, and it was much better than I thought it was going to be. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. The author tried to explain it as father/daughter, partner, associate, friend and towards the end (when she has aged a little) more than just a friend. Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2017, I have read Sherlock Holmes since I was seven years old. A Monstrous Regiment of Women: A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes (A Mary Russell Mystery, 2), A Letter of Mary: A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes (A Mary Russell Mystery, 3), O Jerusalem (Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes), The Moor: A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes (A Mary Russell Mystery, 4), Riviera Gold: A novel of suspense featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, Island of the Mad: A novel of suspense featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, The Moor (Mary Russell & Sherlock Holmes), Justice Hall: A novel of suspense featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, The Game: A novel of suspense featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, Edgar Award-winning author Laurie R. King. Great start, looking forward to the next ones, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2015. Preloaded Digital Audio Player, Unabridged. Mary Russell, also known as The Beekeeper's Apprentice, proves to be a wonderful addition to the Sherlock Holmes mythos! His housekeeper, Mrs Hudson. This woman has a handle on the language, and though it gets wordy at time, it is only just leaning on the edge of wordy, not full tilt into wordy. Under the master detective's sardonic instruction, Miss Mary Russell hones her talent for deduction, disguises, and danger--in the chilling case of a landowner's mysterious fever, and in the kidnapping of an American senator's daughter in the wilds of Wales. I was fifteen when I first met Sherlock Holmes, fifteen years old with my nose in a book as I walked the Sussex Downs, and nearly stepped on him. I absolutely hated the style of narration. Welcome back. The Pre-read turmoil stems from the fact that while I have always liked the “idea” of the character of Sherlock Holmes, I have not always enjoyed the Sherlock Holmes stories that I have read. Or even Hugh Laurie’s. I could physically feel my vocabulary growing as I read this book. Mary also frequently takes Sherlock to task for his at times Victorian attitudes towards women. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I just didn't find these characters convincing. --The Drood Review of Mystery (Editors' Choice of 1994). A very worthwhile read. The Beekeeper’s Apprentice is the first in a series of books to follow the adventures of Mary Russell, a gawky, egotistical, recently orphaned young … The Beekeeper's Apprentice (Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, #1). LAURIE R. KING won the Edgar and John Creasey Awards for Best First Novel for. Mary Russell is a heroine that would be hard not to love, with her unapologetic independence and rampant bookwormery. Her official forum is, “You cannot help being a female, and I should be something of a fool were I to discount your talents merely because of their housing.”, https://laurierking.com/books/the-beekeepers-apprentice/overview/, Sherlock Holmes (Russell & Holmes series), Agatha Award Nominee for Best Novel (1994). Mary has been recently orphaned, and is living with a difficult aunt until she reaches adulthood. Long since retired from his observations of criminal humanity, Sherlock Holmes is engaged in a reclusive study of honeybee behavior on the Sussex Downs. She is even getting him to eat more of Mrs Hudson's cakes. Ugh. Secondly I struggled with her relationship with Holmes. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group Edition: 20th Anniversary She is a very mature fifteen but it seemed far fetched that she could have had the freedom to do as she does in this story. Full of brilliant deduction, disguises, and danger, The Beekeeper's Apprentice, the first book of the Mary Russell–Sherlock Holmes mysteries, is "remarkably beguiling" (The Boston Globe). I skimmed through several pages of boring repetition and over lengthy descriptions. The Beekeeper’s Apprentice is the first in a series of books to follow the adventures of Mary Russell, a gawky, egotistical, recently orphaned young lady who literally falls into the lap of Sherlock Holmes. The characters are believable, fascinating and humorous, and the plot is intertwined enough to give a real run for your money. This unit breaks A Beekeeper’s Apprentice into six sections, and was originally taught over the course of seven and a half weeks. It's structured very differently from the average Sherlock Holmes tribute. Rather than simply replace Watson with a new foil for Holmes, she makes Holmes' new partner an associate, an apprentice he teaches with the goal of following in his footsteps. I thought the writing was excellent and the character of Mary Russell fit well into Sherlock Holme's later life. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY JAN 3, 1994. None of these worked for me. Some books which I've read over the past few months have simply not come my way before. Admittedly too much of that sort of thing can seriously irritate but surely one or two lapses do not need dissecting out of the manuscript? Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2019. The author has tried to use language suitable for the era and succeeds most of the time. The last one to do so had angered me. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. "A Monstrous Regiment of Women" won the Nero Wolfe Award. The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King 1. She is a very mature fifteen but it seemed far fetched that she could have had the freedom to do as she does in this story. Russell and Holmes don disguises throughout The Beekeeper’s Apprentice, and their work sometimes requires them to cross dress. Set in 1914, a young woman, Mary Russell meets a retired beekeeper. Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2017, Written as though people with excellent vocabularies will read it, this book was really a gem in a sea of drek these days. by Bantam, The Beekeeper's Apprentice : A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes. This book is immensely clever, immensely readable and - as far as I am concerned and in opposition to the third 2-star review - far, far above Conan Doyle's Holmes, in that the characters are quite believable. A witty, big-hearted book narrated by Sherlock Holmes's teenage apprentice-cum-partner, Mary Russell. Their travels abroad in primitive conditions were not convincing. Backstory and insider references mean something when you read in order. A Monstrous Regiment of Women won the Nero Wolfe Award. There are several references to the original Holmes canon and it's rather more intense than the original stories, at least in my opinion. It was a delight to be party to Russell and Holmes's verbal parrying and dry humor. Each CAN stand alone, but each really builds on the previous book, so it's much more satisfying to read in order. A Monstrous Regiment of Women won the Nero Wolfe Award. An Agatha Award Best Novel NomineeNamed One of the Century's Best 100 Mysteries by the Independent Mystery Booksellers AssociationFrom "New York Times" bestselling author Laurie R. King comes the book that introduced us to the ingenious Mary Russell Sherlock Holmes mysteries, "The Beekeeper's Apprentice. Glad I did. There was much emphasis on Holmes age and gradually developing infirmity, yet he often behaves like a young action hero, ignoring severe injuries and scaling walls. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. The Beekeeper’s Apprentice is the first historical mystery in Laurie R. King’s Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes series.It centers around Sherlock Holmes, who’s now a beekeeper enjoying retirement from detective work, and a girl who helps him solve a local crime. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. I'm not sure I'll read the next ones in the series, but, One of the weaknesses of the original Sherlock Holmes canon is that Doyle doesn't offer much in the way of female characters. The relationship between an elderly Holmes and the teenage Mary Russell started reasonably well but developed into something uncomfortable at times.