O Jerusalem
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,648
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,201
New York Times best-selling author Laurie R. King has won sweeping critical acclaim and an impressive collection of awards for her writing. Although other writers have tried, no one has matched King's ability to capture the allure of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary sleuth, Sherlock Holmes.
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A Monstrous Regiment of Women: A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes
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It is 1921 and Mary Russell - Sherlock Holmes's brilliant apprentice, now an Oxford graduate with a degree in theology - is on the verge of acquiring a sizable inheritance. Independent at last, with a passion for divinity and detective work, her most baffling mystery may now involve Holmes and the burgeoning of a deeper affection between herself and the retired detective.
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Echoes of "Another Shirt Ruined!"
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It began as a problem in one of Holmes' beloved beehives, led to a murderous cult, and ended - or so they'd hoped - with a daring escape from a sacrificial altar. Instead, Mary Russell and her husband, Sherlock Holmes, have stirred the wrath and the limitless resources of those they've thwarted. Now they are separated and on the run, wanted by the police and pursued across the continent by a ruthless enemy with powerful connections. Unstoppable together, Russell and Holmes will have to survive this time apart, maintaining tenuous contact only by means of coded messages and cryptic notes.
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4 out of 5 stars
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One of my favorites!
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Pirate King
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 63
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Story4 out of 5 stars 63
In England’s silent-film industry, Randolph Fflytte is king. Mary Russell is dispatched to investigate the criminal activities that surround Fflytte’s movie studio, but nothing seems amiss until the company starts rehearsals in Lisbon. There the 13 blonde-haired, blue-eyed actresses whom Mary is bemusedly chaperoning meet the swarm of real buccaneers Fflytte has recruited to provide authenticity. As movie make-believe becomes true terror, Russell and Holmes themselves may experience a final fade-out.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Love the series Hated this book
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Garment of Shadows
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In a strange room in Morocco, Mary Russell is trying to solve a pressing mystery: Who am I? She has awakened with shadows in her mind, blood on her hands, and soldiers pounding on the door. Out in the hivelike streets, she discovers herself strangely adept in the skills of the underworld, escaping through alleys and rooftops, picking pockets and locks. She is clothed like a man, and armed only with her wits and a scrap of paper containing a mysterious Arabic phrase. Overhead, warplanes pass ominously north.
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Be Careful What You Wish For
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For years now, readers of the Russell Memoirs have wondered about the tantalizing mentions of Japan. Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes had spent three weeks there, between India ( The Game) and San Francisco ( Locked Rooms). The time has finally come to tell that story. It is 1925, and Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes arrive home to find...a stone. A stone with a name, which they last saw in the Tokyo garden of the future emperor of Japan.
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This program includes a preface read by the author. In 1915, Sherlock Holmes is retired and quietly engaged in the study of honeybees when a young woman literally stumbles into him on the Sussex Downs. Fifteen years old, gawky, egotistical, and recently orphaned, the young Mary Russell displays an intellect to impress even Sherlock Holmes - and match him wit for wit. Under his reluctant tutelage, this very modern 20th-century woman proves a deft protégée and a fitting partner for the Victorian detective.
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A fabulous new take on Sherlock Holmes
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Island of the Mad
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With Mrs. Hudson gone from their lives and domestic chaos building, the last thing Mary Russell and her husband, Sherlock Holmes, need is to help an old friend with her mad and missing aunt. Lady Vivian Beaconsfield has spent most of her adult life in one asylum after another, since the loss of her brother and father in the Great War. And although her mental state seemed to be improving, she’s now disappeared after an outing from Bethlem Royal Hospital...better known as Bedlam.
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4 out of 5 stars
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a little let down but still worth the listen.
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The Marriage of Mary Russell
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Though she cannot entirely discount the effects of the head injuries they were both suffering at the time, Mary Russell is delighted by Sherlock Holmes’ proposal of marriage. After all, they have become partners in crime, and she has recently come into her inheritance: what remains but to confirm the union with her mentor-turned-partner through a piece of paper? Russell’s pragmatic side tells her to head straight to the registry office - until Holmes surprises her with a sentimental wish to be married in the chapel of his ancestral manor. There’s just the small issue of ownership: the house is not exactly his, and he is most definitely not welcome there.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Don't Expect Romance, or even a hint at it...
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Mary Russell's War
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 386
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 349
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In nine short stories, seven of which have never previously been available in print, and one brand-new, never-before-seen Sherlock Holmes mystery - available together for the first time - Laurie R. King blends her long-running brand of crime fiction with historical treats and narrative sleight of hand.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Exquisite as usual.
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Beekeeping for Beginners
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 335
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Best-selling, award-winning author Laurie R. King’s tales featuring Sherlock Holmes and Mary Russell are among the most popular mysteries being published. Here, King explores the great detective’s initial meeting with Russell. Holmes is in a decidedly dark temper as he searches the countryside for wild bees, until he meets the headstrong young woman who will become his apprentice and eventual bride.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great short story
- By Phalene on 05-28-12
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Stately Holmes
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From the collection Mary Russell's War, "Stately Holmes" delivers the author's signature blend of narrative mastery and historical detail while shining light on previously unexplored corners of the Russell-Holmes universe. Laurie R. King blends her long-running brand of crime fiction with historical treats and narrative sleight of hand.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fun quick glimpse into a Holmes Christmas
- By Hellon Taylor on 04-29-18
Publisher's Summary
With her unerring flair for the dramatic, Laurie R. King packs this novel with bloodcurdling adventure, clever disguises, and layers of intrigue. Jenny Sterlin's superb voicing of the prickly Holmes and the fiercely intelligent Russell captures every nuance of their unconventional relationship.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- pdxAlexa
- 05-06-09
O Jerusalem! What fun!
Funny, witty and lots of thrills with Mary Russell and her favorite detective. A wonderful installment in Laurie R. King's Sherlock Holmes influenced series. As always, the narrator is a delight. All 30 voices of her!
8 people found this helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- connie
- 08-24-09
if you like Russell as theologian
and like to imaginitvely explore the geography (physical and spiritual) of the holy land circa 1919, then you will love this.
I agree with other reviewers that this is not for those who want a fast-paced, straight forward mystery.
I love the narration; in fact, I don't think I'd enjoy reading this series. But I can see that the very distinctive style is one that listeners will either love or hate, especially if they discovered this series first in print.
A bonus: This fiction can actually help you better understand the Middle East and the aftermath of WWI - It sent me to listening to "Paris 1919" once I'd finished.
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- Sarz
- 01-10-14
Arguably my favourite Russell & Holmes book
Would you listen to O Jerusalem again? Why?
I've listened to O Jerusalem several times. Jenny Sterling's narration bring all the characters to vivid life, and I shiver and laugh with them all through. I love the whole Russell / Holmes series but I think this is my favourite. I am so glad it appeared out of sequence! After "Monstrous Regiment", I felt that some of the sexual tension between Russell & Holmes disappeared ... it was great to go back to the "old days" and feel that unspoken tension again.
What did you like best about this story?
This book has the very best final sentence of any book I've ever read. But do NOT cheat and skip to the last sentence without hearing the WHOLE book first! or it will mean nothing, and spoil it for when you do arrive there.
5 people found this helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- hope
- 02-04-11
I keep drifting off
First of all, I love Laurie King's writing and Jenny Sterlin is a remarkable actor. But I must admit, my mind wanders when listening to Oh Jerusalem. It's not the slower pace. I'm almost halfway and I still don't understand why Sherlock and Mary are wandering around Palestine. I feel a little lost. The book hasn't captured my interest....but...I will finish it. The Russell series is wonderful and I feel it's important to tough it out.
8 people found this helpful
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- Vicki
- 09-12-16
BORING
I really enjoy the Mary Russell/Sherlock Holmes series but, seriously, this is one of the most boring books I've ever read. It's rare for me to give up on a book but I became a chore to listen to this one. I don't know what happened to them in the desert and I do not care.
I usually love Jenny Sterlin's narration but her voice in this one just made everyone sound arrogant.
3 people found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- Huckleberry
- 05-05-14
Best book I've listened to in quite a while
What made the experience of listening to O Jerusalem the most enjoyable?
Everything was perfect from the narrator to the story.
What was one of the most memorable moments of O Jerusalem?
There are too many good points to really narrow it down to just one.
Which scene was your favorite?
The ending; which I wont spoil for anyone by posting here.
Any additional comments?
This is easily in one of the very best books I've purchased. I will most likely listen to it more than once. The story was absolutely perfect.
2 people found this helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Randall
- 06-19-10
Sherlock Holmes Done Well
Laurie R. King does an excellent job of continuing the Sherlock Holmes. As well as an excellent story the narrator, Jenny Sterlin, makes you not want to put the story down.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Laurenantics
- 08-31-15
Best Mary Russell book thus far!
This book has been my favorite in the series. So rich in culture and history! I couldn't get enough. Just wish it was longer!
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- KD
- 02-27-10
Another Excellent Choice
This, like the previous books of the series, is an excellent choice in audio books. The narrarator is highly expressive and seems to have an fine sense of the characters. The series in general is written discriptively, and for some may seem slow, but I have found them to be captivating. I highly recommend this series.
1 person found this helpful
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
- Cracker1951
- 07-16-09
Love the series but give this book a miss.
I love the Mary Russell series by Laurie King, but suggest people give O Jerusalem a miss. The circumstances and characters are just too far beyond believable (e.g., Sherlock Holmes & Mary Russell passing for Arabs) and the story drags endlessly, becoming more like an out-of-date travelogue than a solid story. The next book in the series, Justice Hall, fleshes out enough of the story line from this book. If you are new to the series, start w/ Beekeeper's Apprentice and don't let this one put you off.
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