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A Letter of Mary: A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes Audiobook
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The third book in the Mary Russell-Sherlock Holmes series.
It is 1923. Mary Russell Holmes and her husband, the retired Sherlock Holmes, are enjoying the summer together on their Sussex estate when they are visited by an old friend, Miss Dorothy Ruskin, an archeologist just returned from Palestine. She leaves in their protection an ancient manuscript which seems to hint at the possibility that Mary Magdalene was an apostle--an artifact certain to stir up a storm of biblical proportions in the Christian establishment. When Ruskin is suddenly killed in a tragic accident, Russell and Holmes find themselves on the trail of a fiendishly clever murderer. A Letter of Mary is brimming with political intrigue, theological arcana, and brilliant Holmesian deductions.
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"A mystery lover and a student of religion ... this book was my own personal Holy Grail. Intriguing marriage of the author's background in theological study and a cracking good mystery!"
— Scheri (4 out of 5 stars)
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“An intellectual puzzler, full of bright red herrings and dazzling asides.
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A lively adventure in the very best of intellectual company.
— The New York Times Book Review -
Witty, literate . . . There's nothing elementary about King's take on period details or the behavior of her characters.
— Orlando Sentinel -
The game's afoot. And a lively, well-plotted game it is.
— The Philadelphia Inquirer -
Elegant . . . Laurie R. King continues to inhabit Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes character like an inspired actor, faithful to the role yet adding so much of her own that he becomes far more than the sum of his quirks.
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I report that Laurie R. King's A Letter of Mary delights me as much as its two predecessors. . . . I thoroughly enjoyed this book; I also admired it.
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Superb . . . 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
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A San Francisco Chronicle bestseller
A Letter of Mary Listener Reviews
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" Another ripping, good yarn about Russell & Holmes. "
— Sagar, 2/15/2014 -
" Fun, love the characters and Jenny sterlin's amazing voice. "
— Lauren, 1/30/2014 -
" I liked the mystery better in this novel than in the previous installment, A Monstrous Regiment of Women, and enjoyed Russell's undercover work. "
— Kelly, 1/21/2014 -
" Thoroughly enjoyed this third outing for Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes - excellent writing again and well thought out plot. "
— Carol, 1/14/2014 -
" This third book in the Mary Russell series didn't quite have the magic of the first two books, but I still found it engaging. "
— Weena, 1/13/2014 -
" It wasn't my favorite of the series so far - not as compelling as the first three. But looking forward to the next! "
— Sara, 12/10/2013 -
" Classic mystery layout. Good job, Mary. "
— Irene, 12/8/2013 -
" I liked this one too but not as much as the first two. I felt like the ending was a bit anti-climatic. "
— Ellen, 11/25/2013 -
" I have a different cover than the one pictured. "
— Nan, 11/22/2013 -
" Still a great read, but a bit less compelling than the first 2. "
— Talia, 11/15/2013 -
" Enjoyed this very much, love the writing style, this one was consistently entertaining with enough questions about who done it and why and how, sort of odd ending, but fits the series. "
— Debi, 11/3/2013 -
" Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes are visited by a friend, Dorothy Ruskin, who has a mysterious papyrus. Dorothy is killed a day later and Holmes and Russell are on the case. Much better than the second book in the series but still some slow spots. "
— Rachel, 10/5/2013 -
" Love these books! I'm especially enjoying the change/growth in Russell's relationship with Holmes, and the brief glimpses of Oxford. Such a fun series. "
— Jenn, 8/1/2013 -
" A good read. I really like this series. "
— Jemathomp, 1/3/2013 -
" Definitely my least-favorite of the Mary Russell series. The story was kind of tedious and the resolution unsatisfactory. "
— R.M., 10/29/2012 -
" Not as good as Monstrous Regiment of Women, but still a fun read. "
— Lori, 6/2/2012 -
" This book is perfect for a rainy March. Mary Russell has become my new favorite protagonist. "
— Robyn, 4/29/2012 -
" Another enjoyable installment of the Mary Russell/Sherlock Holmes series. "
— Jennifer, 4/21/2012 -
" Another Sherlock Holmes/Marry Russell book. I absolutely LOVED this one! It was captivating & fun up til the end. I'm so glad there are quite a few books in this series. "
— Alyssa, 4/2/2012 -
" I continue to enjoy this series. The banter between Holmes and Mary is great. They are the perfect pair....on to book 4. "
— Sharah, 12/7/2011 -
" Interesting plot line, but I found it a little flat. Feels like it could have gone a lot farther with the big religious revelation, but didn't. "
— Jill, 12/4/2011 -
" If you love Sherlock Holmes, you'll love these! (Start with The BeeKeeper's Apprentice) "
— Amy, 9/24/2011 -
" Love Jenny Sterlin's narration. The Mary Russell books are my least favorite of Laurie R King's . "
— Elizabeth, 5/24/2011 -
" I really enjoy this series. The author does a great job of keeping the character of Sherlock Holmes similar to the original. "
— Kassie, 5/16/2011 -
" Just wonderful. The flavors found in the scenery and characterization is delicious! Can't wait for the next in the series to come out! "
— Vanessa, 5/2/2011 -
" Love the Mary Russell mysteries! The only bad thing about this book is that it's the last in her Mary Russell series. "
— Kimkg, 4/10/2011 -
" Very Clever and engaging! A great new find. "
— Donna, 4/4/2011 -
" The best Holmes and Russel novel yet. King is brilliant! Left me wanting more. "
— Suzanne, 4/2/2011 -
" Not my favorite in the series, but still thoroughly enjoyable. "
— Kat, 3/12/2011 -
" Very good. I've read them out of order but enjoyed it. Good story line and I like the characters. "
— Jandblock, 2/22/2011 -
" Mary Russell - Sherlock Holmes series "
— Margery, 2/19/2011
About Laurie R. King
Laurie R. King is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including the Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes stories. She has been nominated for a multitude of prizes, and her fiction has won the Edgar, Creasy, Nero, and Macavity awards. She has been guest of honor at several crime conventions, and she was inducted into the Baker Street Irregulars in 2010.
About Jenny Sterlin
Jenny Sterlin, winner of several Earphones Awards, has more than ninety audio titles to her credit, including Laurie R. King’s popular Sherlock Holmes / Mary Russell series. Before beginning her narration career, she helped found England’s experimental Living Theatre.