Castle Shade

A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes (Mary Russell Mysteries, Book 17)

By: Laurie R. King

Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin

A queen, a castle, a dark and ageless threat - all await Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes in this chilling new adventure.

The queen is Marie of Roumania: the doubly royal granddaughter to Victoria, empress of the British Empire, and Alexander II, tsar of Russia. A famous beauty who was married at 17 into Roumania's young dynasty, Marie had beguiled the Paris Peace Conference into returning her adopted country's long-lost provinces, single-handedly transforming Roumania from a backwater into a force.

The castle is Bran: a tall, quirky, ancient structure perched on high rocks overlooking the border between Roumania and its newly regained territory of Transylvania. The castle was a gift to Queen Marie, a thanks from her people, and she loves it as she loves her own children.

The threat is...now, that is less clear. Shadowy figures, vague whispers, the fears of girls, dangers that may only be accidents. But this is a land of long memory and hidden corners, a land that had known Vlad the Impaler, a land from whose churchyards the shades creep.

When Queen Marie calls, Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes are as dubious as they are reluctant. But a young girl is involved, and a beautiful queen. Surely it won't take long to shine light on this unlikely case of what would seem to be strigoi? Or, as they are known in the West...vampires.

©2021 Laurie R. King (P)2021 Recorded Books Inc.

On of my favorite Mary Russell novels!

Loved that Russell and Holmes were together and were using teamwork to solve the mystery.

Another excellent mystery by the excellent Laurie R King

I have read nearly every book that Laurie R. King has written. Thank you for writing another book and I hope you have many more to share with us happy readers!

Another Fantastic Adventure

Its amazing how Ms. King can continue writing such fantastic novels!
If one is a fan of Sherlock Homes, this series does not disappoint! Truthfully, in many ways its better. I found Mr. Doyle's novels would contain many presumptions at the conclusion of the tale whereas this series allows the reader to adventure along trying to solve the mystery right along with Russell!
I love this series and how Ms. Sterlin brings every character to life with her incredible voice acting.
I know you'll love it, too!

Loved Romania Setting

The take was intriguing with great character depiction and nice balance of Holmes and Russell adventures separately and together. The Queen and Princess depictions were so lovely.

Great story

Great tale as always from Laurie R King. I listened to the audio and Jenny Sterlin is the best. Love her.