A 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 Russell's teenage diaries to the story of how, in her nineties, Miss Russell came to send her Memoirs to Laurie R. King, and from Mrs. Hudson's own investigation to a tale of young Russell's beloved Uncle Jake-and, a Christmas investigation by Sherlock Holmes and his very young assistant.
Mary's Christmas
Mary Russell's War
Beekeeping for Beginners
Mrs Hudson's Case
The Marriage of Mary Russell
Birth of a Green Man
A Venomous Death
My Story
A Case in Correspondence
Stately Holmes
Industry Reviews
Laurie R. King's MARY RUSSELL'S WAR AND OTHER STORIES OF SUSPENSE is a welcome addition to what Mary Russell's fans call the Kanon: a collection of ten short stories(nine reprints and one new) that illuminate and explain some of the gaps in the history of Russell and Holmes.--Peter E. Blau "Scuttlebutt from the Spermaceti Press " Here King assembles previously published stories, half of them available only electronically until now, and a new one; together, the stories trace the relationship of this long-lived literary couple. Suspense is secondary to delight here as readers learn more of the activities of Russell and Holmes. A treat for the series' legion of fans.HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Yes, it's stories rather than a new adventure, but King's characters are so popular that fans will be eager to hear more in any format.--Michele Leber "Booklist "" "Here King assembles previously published stories, half of them available only electronically until now, and a new one; together, the stories trace the relationship of this long-lived literary couple. Suspense is secondary to delight here as readers learn more of the activities of Russell and Holmes. A treat for the series' legion of fans."--Michele Leber "Booklist " Praise for Laurie R. King's Mary Russell mysteries: "The great marvel of King's series is that she's managed to preserve the integrity of Holmes's character and yet somehow conjure up a woman astute, edgy, and compelling enough to be the partner of his mind as well as his heart." -The Washington Post Book World
"A lively adventure in the very best of intellectual company." -The New York Times on A Letter of Mary
"Erudite, fascinating . . . by all odds the most successful re-creation of the famous inhabitant of 221B Baker Street ever attempted." -Houston Chronicle
"An engaging romp guaranteed to please . . . perfectly written in the style of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle." -USA Today, on Pirate King "Laurie R. King's Mary Russell's War and Other Stories of Suspense is a welcome addition to what Mary Russell's fans call the Kanon: a collection of ten short stories that illuminate and explain some of the gaps in the history of Russell and Holmes."--Peter E. Blau "Scuttlebutt from the Spermaceti Press " Praise for Laurie R. King s Mary Russell mysteries:
The great marvel of King s series is that she s managed to preserve the integrity of Holmes s character and yet somehow conjure up a woman astute, edgy, and compelling enough to be the partner of his mind as well as his heart. The Washington Post Book World
A lively adventure in the very best of intellectual company. The New York Times on A Letter of Mary
Erudite, fascinating . . . by all odds the most successful re-creation of the famous inhabitant of 221B Baker Street ever attempted. Houston Chronicle
An engaging romp guaranteed to please . . . perfectly written in the style of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. USA Today, on Pirate King
" Praise for Mary Russell's War
"Fans of King s Mary Russell novels, which starting with 1994 s The Beekeeper s 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. Readers will learn about Mary s wily Uncle Jake, Holmes s marriage proposal, the couple s eccentric wedding, and Mycroft Holmes s political activities....The heart of the book, however, is Mary s wartime diary, punctuated by headlines announcing war casualties and zeppelin attacks and interspersed with Mary s not always kind assessment of the periodical installments of The Valley of Fear, the last Holmes novel. The text is richly illustrated with period photos. Admirers of Mary Russell will be pleased with what amounts to an autobiography of her early years." Publishers Weekly
" Praise for Mary Russell's War
"Fans of King s Mary Russell novels, which starting with 1994 s The Beekeeper s 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. Readers will learn about Mary s wily Uncle Jake, Holmes s marriage proposal, the couple s eccentric wedding, and Mycroft Holmes s political activities....The heart of the book, however, is Mary s wartime diary, punctuated by headlines announcing war casualties and zeppelin attacks and interspersed with Mary s not always kind assessment of the periodical installments of The Valley of Fear, the last Holmes novel. The text is richly illustrated with period photos. Admirers of Mary Russell will be pleased with what amounts to an autobiography of her early years." Publishers Weekly
" Praise for Mary Russell's War
"Fans of King s Mary Russell novels, which starting with 1994 s The Beekeeper s 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. Readers will learn about Mary s wily Uncle Jake, Holmes s marriage proposal, the couple s eccentric wedding, and Mycroft Holmes s political activities....The heart of the book, however, is Mary s wartime diary, punctuated by headlines announcing war casualties and zeppelin attacks and interspersed with Mary s not always kind assessment of the periodical installments of The Valley of Fear, the last Holmes novel. The text is richly illustrated with period photos. Admirers of Mary Russell will be pleased with what amounts to an autobiography of her early years." Publishers Weekly
" Praise for Laurie R. King s "Mary Russell" mysteries:
The most sustained feat of imagination in mystery fiction today. Lee Child
The great marvel of King s series is that she s managed to preserve the integrity of Holmes s character and yet somehow conjure up a woman astute, edgy, and compelling enough to be the partner of his mind as well as his heart. "The Washington Post Book World"
A lively adventure in the very best of intellectual company. "The New York Times"
Erudite, fascinating . . . by all odds the most successful re-creation of the famous inhabitant of 221B Baker Street ever attempted. "Houston Chronicle"
An engaging romp guaranteed to please . . . perfectly written in the style of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. "USA Today," on "Pirate King"
Mesmerizing another wonderful novel etched by the hand of a master storyteller. No reader who opens this one will be disappointed. Michael Connelly, on "The God of the Hive"
Historical fiction doesn t get any better than this. "The Denver Post," on "The Game"
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