Justice Hall

By: Laurie R. King

Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin

Length: 16 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

Only hours after Holmes and Russell return from solving one murky riddle on the moor, another knocks on their front door...literally. It's a mystery that begins during the Great War, when Gabriel Hughenfort died amidst scandalous rumors that have haunted the family ever since. But it's not until Holmes and Russell arrive at Justice Hall, a home of unearthly perfection set in a garden modeled on Paradise, that they fully understand the irony echoed in the family motto, Justicia fortitudo mea est.

A trail of ominous clues comprise a mystery that leads from an English hamlet to the city of Paris to the wild prairie of the New World. The trap is set, the game is afoot; but can Holmes and Russell catch an elusive killer, or has the murderer caught them?

©2002 Laurie R. King (P)2003 Recorded Books

Critic reviews

"A spellbinding mystery...superb." (The Washington Post)
"Consistently smart and poignant...[Conan Doyle] would probably approve." (Chicago Tribune)
"Audacious...Mary Russell is never less than fascinating company." (Los Angeles Times)

A Well Conceived Story

Jenny Sterling does an excellent job bringing Mary Russell to life again in this mystery. If you like the series, you will certainly like this installment. This story has a lot going on with interesting characters and a well thought out ending. I like getting lost in these stories.

Maybe the best book I've "read"

This is a long listen and to be honest, it does drag a bit in a couple places, and there are a couple nits (are we in November or October?). However, the use of characters from previous books helps tie the series together, and the story and the performance combine to create not only an engaging tale, but one that evokes emotion in its telling. There are some predictable developments but their predictability does not significantly detect from the product. The voices are sufficiently discerned and maintained with a minimum of muddling. The final product is much more than another Holmes tale and more than another Russell tale.

Highly rated and very recommended.

one of my favorites

this was one of my favorites in the Mary Russell series- I loved the setting of justice hall!

Justice Hall

Another great story by Ms. King. The books just keep on giving; we will continue our reading and listening!

The best of the series to date

While I have enjoyed all of the Mary Russell series so far (with the exception of The Moor) this book has been the best so far. Twists and turns, mystery all the way through, it is a wonderful story that was hard for me to put down at any time and is beautifully told. Love it!

Most Enjoyable Listen

I really enjoyed this book, Justice Hall in the Mary Russell series. It made me laugh, think deeply and at one point it even drew tears. I highly recommend it.

Engrossing story

Following introduction to the interesting characters and the history of Justice Hall this tale takes off into adventure and exiting sleuthing. Eloquent writing allows the reader to feel present accompanying Mary Russel, Sherlock and the many colorful personalities.

A gripping tale

Set in the years of WWI and immediately afterwards, this book evokes a time of seismic change in society, land ownership, and male-female relations. My favorite so far of the series.

best listened to immediately after O Jerusalem

this was my second time listening to Justice Hall, and this time I listened immediately after O Jerusalem, so all the characters and references would be staying my mind as context and back story. Laurie King definitely stands up to a second listen, with the details of the setting, exploration of the concerns of the time period, and thoughtful use of language. not to mention the intelligence and ascerbic wit of Mary Russell!

Couldn't turn it off!

One of the best audio books I've heard. If you like Holmes, and female heroines, this is for you!