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The Murder of Mary Russell

A thrilling mystery for Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes
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The Murder of Mary Russell by Laurie R. King is a gripping entry in the Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes series, which combines mystery and historical fiction. The story delves into Mary Russell's life and a mysterious incident linked to her past, leading to a deeper exploration of Holmes’s iconic housekeeper Mrs Hudson's intriguing backstory. The suspense builds around secrets and unexpected twists, ensuring readers remain captivated by its complex characters and intricate plot.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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The Murder of Mary Russell

The New York Times bestselling series featuring crime-solving duo Sherlock Holmes, and his young wife, Mary Russell.

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The Murder of Mary Russell by Laurie R. King delves into the shadows of dark secrets. Mary Russell is well accustomed to such secrets—her own, and those of her famous partner and husband, Sherlock Holmes. Trust is something slowly given, yet over the course of a decade together, the two have forged an indissoluble bond.

However, what of the other person Mary Russell has opened her heart to, the third member of the Holmes household: Mrs Hudson? Blood on the floor, a token on the mantelpiece, the smell of gunshot in the air—these all point directly at Clara Hudson, or rather, at Clarissa, the woman she was before Baker Street.

The key to Russell's sacrifice lies in Mrs Hudson’s past. To uncover the crime, a frantic Sherlock Holmes must set aside his anguish and delve deep into his housekeeper's secrets, to a time before her disguise was assumed, before her crimes were buried away.

There is death here, and murder, and trust betrayed.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749020743

Publisher: Allison & Busby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Allison & Busby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Laurie R. King has been writing crime fiction since 1987 and won many awards for her work in fiction including the prestigious John Creasey Dagger, the Edgar, the Nero and Macavity Awards. Her background includes such diverse interests as Old Testament theology and construction work, and she is the author of highly praised stand-alone suspense novels and a contemporary mystery series, as well as the Mary Russell & Sherlock Holmes series. She lives in North California.

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