Beekeeping for Beginners

By: Laurie R. King

Narrated by: Robert Ian Mackenzie

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.

©2011 Laurie R. King (P)2011 Recorded Books, LLC

Loved!

Had to get used to a different narrator... Success! Went for a long walk and thoroughly enjoyed it:) Aleta Thomas

Short and Sweet, from Holmes’ Perspective

I enjoyed hearing Holmes point of view for a change, and hope there will be more like them. I enjoy the whole series.

Delightful!

Laurie R King's restrained yet engaging writing dovetails so beautifully with the original Sherlock Holmes books. This short story retells part of the first book in the Mary Russell series in which Holmes meets Mary. The narrator, Robert Ian MacKenzie, is as skillful as the wonderful Jenny Sterlin in capturing the essence of the characters and story, and is an excellent choice since the entire story is from Holmes point of view. Additional details are included which provide a fresh slant and insight into the Holmes character and his relationship with Mary Russell. My only complaint is that it is only a short story - - how I wished for more!!

Charming novella

If one has read The Beekeeper’s Apprentice this is a charming “mirror image” to the saga begun in that book and continued through the Mary Russell series.

Sherlock’s take

Enjoyed this shirt. Smart and not even on my radar. So happy to have found it.