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The Marriage of Mary Russell
The Marriage of Mary Russell: A short story featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes | Laurie R. King
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Laurie R. King takes readers way back in her bestselling series with this exclusive ebook short story, as Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes embark upon the riskiest adventure of their partnership: their wedding. Includes a special preview of the highly anticipated new mystery from Laurie R. King, The Murder of Mary Russell! Though she cannot entirely discount the effects of the head injuries they were both suffering at the time, Mary Russell is delighted by Sherlock Holmess proposal of marriage. After all, they have become partners-in-crime, and she has recently come into her inheritance: what remains but to confirm the union with her mentor-turned-partner through a piece of paper? Russells pragmatic side tells her to head straight to the registry officeuntil Holmes surprises her with a sentimental wish to be married in the chapel of his ancestral manor. Theres just the small issue of ownership: the house is not exactly his, and he is most definitely not welcome there. Of course, such obstacles have never deterred Sherlock Holmes before, and they certainly wont keep him from concocting an elaborate scheme to evade angry dogs and armed butlersall in the name of wedded bliss. Praise for Laurie R. Kings Mary Russell mysteries The most sustained feat of imagination in mystery fiction today.Lee Child The great marvel of Kings series is that shes managed to preserve the integrity of Holmess 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 Book World A lively adventure in the very best of intellectual company.The New York Times Erudite, fascinating . . . by all odds the most successful re-creation of the famous inhabitant of 221B Baker Street ever attempted.Houston Chronicle An engaging romp guaranteed to please . . . perfectly written in the style of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.USA Today, on Pirate King Mesmerizinganother wonderful novel etched by the hand of a master storyteller. No reader who opens this one will be disappointed.Michael Connelly, on The God of the Hive Historical fiction doesnt get any better than this.The Denver Post, on The Game
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CrystalE02
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I loved this short story!!! It clearly showed the wedding scene that wasn't in the second book. I rated this book a 5 out of 5 stars.

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Gnora
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I don't know why I love this quote so much, but there you have it! I do feel it really sums up Holmes and Mary's relationship beautifully. I also love all the little moments of intimacy between them.

Finally reading the Mary Russell short story collection to round off my complete re-read of the series.

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Gnora Text on image: “Holmes, if we can keep Mrs Hudson and Dr Watson from being peppered with bird-shot, I should be honoured to accompany you in breaking into your family chapel and having words of marriage recited at speed over our heads.“ The Marriage of Mary Russell by Laurie R. King 4y
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Needed a quick introduction to get back into the series! I enjoy the tone of the Mary Russell/Sherlock Holmes books. They remind me of more classic British Detective fiction (ie DL Sayers/A Christie) where the author doesn‘t just outright say what he/she means; the meaning is implied.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for this quick little story!

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abooklife
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Short kindle ebook. Laurie King never ceases to amaze me with her writing. Found my self laughing out loud through out. Russell is my favorite female character. I have read and re-read this series at least 6 times and find something new each time.