The Marriage of Mary Russell: A short story featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes
Written by Laurie R. King
Narrated by Jenny Sterlin
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
Laurie R. King
Laurie R. King is the Edgar Award–winning author of the Kate Martinelli novels and the acclaimed Mary Russell-Sherlock Holmes mysteries, as well as a few stand-alone novels. The Beekeeper’s Apprentice, the first in her Mary Russell series, was nominated for an Agatha Award and was named one of the Century’s Best 100 Mysteries by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association. A Monstrous Regiment of Women won the Nero Wolfe Award. She has degrees in theology, and besides writing she has also managed a coffee store and raised children, vegetables, and the occasional building. She lives in northern California.
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Reviews for The Marriage of Mary Russell
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This was a thoroughly enjoyable romp with two of my favorite characters. A must for fans of the author's Russell & Holmes series, but also worth a read for those new to these books.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Interesting eventful and appropriate.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Cute, but adds nothing to the relationship we didn't already know.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This short story was released before The Murder of Mary Russell, which it is loosely-connected to, but is set just after A Monstrous Regiment of Women. It's a pretty straightforward story but I liked it. If it didn't involve Holmes and Russell, I would describe the story as "cute" - cute isn't the right word for those two.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This short story fills in all those answers to the questions of how exactly Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes actually go married. Was there romance or was it totally practical? Jewish or non-denominational? Spur of the moment or planned? Fancy or plain? All I'll say is it was typical Holmes and Russell. Loved it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is a short, fast read despite the captivating writing skill of Laurie King. Many cleverly constructed sentences will stop a reader who values writing style even over content, although the content delivered here is equally enjoyable. This story adds a twist on the idea of a shotgun wedding.Here are a few example sentences that gave me pauseMiraculous survival, one’s own and of one’s most significant attachment, has a way of adding its own spin to the head. (Kindle locations 75-76(Holmes: I promise not to knock you unconscious again, unless it’s absolutely necessary. Me: I promise to obey you, if it’s something I’d planned on doing anyway.). (Kindle locations 81-82I like the understated humor as King writes of the selection of a wedding dress:I did not even wish eggshell silk, since wearing it would instantly bring me into contact with engine grease, fresh blood, or a pool of quicksand. (Kindle locations 420-421)This was a surprise find for me. It showed up in a blog post that I follow on Wordpress. I am sure I will read more from this author.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5***I purchased a copy of this book for my own personal enjoyment with no expectation of a review***This short follows the eccentric pair of Sherlock Holmes and Mary Russell as they endeavour to plan their wedding. We know they got married at the end of A Monstrous Regiment of Women. This story fills in the details lacking in that book. Of course, nothing is ever simple with these two. Problem after problem crops up, from breaking the news to their closest friends, to gathering said friends, to finding a suitable venue. We learn the Holmes’ brothers have a family estate, and with it, a family chapel. However, getting to it requires delicate secrecy, and the possibility of being shot. This story is not a mystery, as are the other books, but a delightful, vivid recounting of a rather more intimate interaction between the two. There's humour to be found, amidst the serious, and we get a tiny glimpse into the Holmes brothers childhood. I was certainly left quite curious about their extended family and the currents of rivalry. And who knew Sherlock has such a sentimental side? These details added a whole new depth and dimension to everyone's favourite consulting detective.I devoured this book in just a couple of hours. I needed a quick read from a comfort author, and that Laurie King has quickly become. The characters are familiar, and the writing a delight to all the senses. A full immersion experience ever time.I love the ever perceptive Mrs Hudson. My favourite part, though, was Mary saying she wished she’d met Sherlock when he was younger. His description of himself so fits the BBC’s Sherlock that I had to laugh out loud. I think Mary would throttle that Sherlock, several times a day. The Marriage of Mary Russell is a brilliant offering for fans of King’s masterful series.