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Beekeeping for Beginners

By: Laurie R. King
Narrated by: Robert Ian Mackenzie
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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
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enjoyable

wonderful to hear another side to the same story. engaging and curious. what a twist!

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The Backstory

Another excellent piece of writing. If by chance you find this review before starting the series this should be read simultaneously with book 1

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Just a review of previously told story. Hard to listen to again I do not like that you have to have 15 words or more to submit review!!!!!

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Great short story

A great addition to "The Beekeeper's Apprentice." A good short story and good narration.

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Loved!

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

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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.

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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!!

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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.

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Great Addition to Russell/Holmes Series

I really loved the short story and to tell you the truth I wish it had got on. So many times when I'm reading the Mary Russell series I think what is Sherlock Holmes thinking. Maybe it's because I've listened for so many years to the series, but I found this narrator lacking. I was glad it was a short story because I don't think I could have made it through with his take on Sherlock Holmes for a whole novel. I found him way to matter of fact and American. And I especially found the women's voices lacking. But the story itself well become a favorite of mine for sure

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Not Jenny Sterlin but really goid

Lovely pov switch from the original in Beekeeper’s Apprentice. Would be happy to listen to more.

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