The Murder of Mary Russell: A novel of suspense featuring Mary

The Murder of Mary Russell: A novel of suspense featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER â‚¬ Laurie R. Kingâ‚¬s Mary Russellâ‚¬â€œSherlock Holmes series weaves rich historical detail and provocative themes with intriguing characters and enthralling suspense. Russell and Holmes have become one of modern literatureâ‚¬s most beloved teams. But does this adventure end it all?
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Mary Russell is used to dark secretsâ‚¬"her own, and those of her famous partner and husband, Sherlock Holmes. Trust is a thing slowly given, but over the course of a decade together, the two have forged an indissoluble bond.
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And what of the other person to whom Mary Russell has opened her heart: the coupleâ‚¬s longtime housekeeper, Mrs. Hudson? Russellâ‚¬s faith and affection are suddenly shattered when a man arrives on the doorstep claiming to be Mrs. Hudsonâ‚¬s son.
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What Samuel Hudson tells Russell cannot possibly be true, yet she believes himâ‚¬"as surely as she believes the threat of the gun in his hand. In a devastating instant, everything changes. And when the scene is discoveredâ‚¬"a pool of blood on the floor, the smell of gunpowder in the airâ‚¬"the most shocking revelation of all is that the grim clues point directly to Clara Hudson.
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Or rather to Clarissa, the woman she was before Baker Street.
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The key to Russellâ‚¬s sacrifice lies in Mrs. Hudsonâ‚¬s past. To uncover the truth, a frantic Sherlock Holmes must put aside his anguish and push deep into his housekeeperâ‚¬s secretsâ‚¬"to a time before her disguise was assumed, before her crimes were buried away.
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There is death here, and murder, and trust betrayed.
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And nothing will ever be the same.

Praise for The Murder of Mary Russell

â‚¬Å“Leaping narrative energy has always been a hallmark of this series, and it reaches something of a peak in this latest volume.Â . . . The lean momentum of the story never falters.Â . . . Itâ‚¬s a stunning prolonged feat of storytelling, and it succeeds in making The Murder of Mary Russell the best installment so far in an excellent series.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"The Christian Science Monitor
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â‚¬Å“[A] sharp, inventive and rewarding series.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"The Seattle Times
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â‚¬Å“Delightful . . . a triumph of plotting . . . Fans, always hungry to know more personal details about Kingâ‚¬s iteration of Sherlock Holmes and his world, will get a few more delicious tidbits this time around.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"Booklist (starred review)

â‚¬Å“Not only a high point in Kingâ‚¬s long-running series, but a compelling demonstration of the ways inventive writers can continue to breathe new life into the Holmes-ian mythology . . . Both Holmes and Russell will have a chance to shine; in fact, the case achieves a rare balance between Holmes, Russell, and the mystery theyâ‚¬ve been set.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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â‚¬Å“Whip-smart, suspenseful and intricately plotted,Â The Murder of Mary RussellÂ shines a brilliant light on an often overlooked aspect of the Sherlock Holmes universe.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"Shelf Awareness
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â‚¬Å“A tantalizing tale of deception and misdirection for [Laurie R. Kingâ‚¬s] readersâ‚¬ delight.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"LibraryReads (Top Ten Pick)
Country USA
Manufacturer Bantam
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2016-04-05
UnitCount 1
Format Deckle Edge
EANs 9780804177900

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Bantam
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2016-04-05
UnitCount	1
Format	Deckle Edge
EANs	9780804177900

The Murder of Mary Russell: A novel of suspense featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes

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