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nFans of Kings Mary Russell novels, which starting with 1994s The Beekeepers Apprentice chart her relationship with Sherlock Holmes, will welcome this collection, which includes extracts from the novels, short stories, and the diary that Mary kept as a teen during WWI. --Publishers WeeklyA dynamic short story collection that illuminates many hidden corners of the beloved, best-selling Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes series.Since the first book-length memoir appeared in 1994, the partnership of young Mary Russell and her more famous partner, Sherlock Holmes, has excited a community of readers, young and old.With this collection, nine previously published short stories and one never-before-seen Sherlock Holmes mystery are brought together for the first time. Following an Appreciation by noted Sherlockian Leslie S. Klinger, Laurie R. King blends vivid historical settings with narrative sleight-of-hand, from a novella composed of Mary Russells teenage diaries to the story of how, in her nineties, Miss Russell came to send her Memoirs to Laurie R. King, and from Mrs. Hudsons own investigation to a tale of young Russells beloved Uncle Jake--and, a Christmas investigation by Sherlock Holmes and his very young assistant.Marys Christmas nMary Russells War nBeekeeping for Beginners nMrs Hudsons Case nThe Marriage of Mary Russell nBirth of a Green Man nA Venemous Death nMy Story nA Case in Correspondence nStately Holmes nA dynamic short story collection that illuminates many hidden corners of the beloved, best-selling Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes series. Since the first book-length memoir appeared in 1994, the partnership of young Mary Russell and her more famous partner, Sherlock Holmes, has excited a community of readers, young and old. In nine short stories, seven of which have never previously been available in print, and one brand new, never before- seen Sherlock Holmes mystery are brought together for the first time. Following an Appreciation by noted Sherlockian Leslie S. Klinger, Laurie R. King blends vivid historical settings with narrative sleight-of-hand, from a novella composed of Mary Russells teenage diaries to the story of how, in her nineties, Miss Russell came to send her Memoirs to Laurie R. King, and from Mrs. Hudsons own investigation to a tale of young Russells beloved Uncle Jake-and, a Christmas investigation by Sherlock Holmes and his very young assistant. Marys Christmas n Mary Russells War
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