Questions About The Beekeeper's Apprentice (Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, #1)

by Laurie R. King (Goodreads Author)

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I know there are 14 books but does the story continue on or can each stand alone and is a new story? Thanks in advance!

Jane Each CAN stand alone, but each really builds on the previous book, so it's much more satisfying to read in order. Backstory and insider references mea…moreEach CAN stand alone, but each really builds on the previous book, so it's much more satisfying to read in order. Backstory and insider references mean something when you read in order. (less)

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what things set this book apart from others?

Amber It's structured very differently from the average Sherlock Holmes tribute. Mary Russell kind of fills in for the retired Watson, although she is in no…moreIt's structured very differently from the average Sherlock Holmes tribute. Mary Russell kind of fills in for the retired Watson, although she is in no way his replacement, and more like a third Holmes family member. There are several references to the original Holmes canon and it's rather more intense than the original stories, at least in my opinion.
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is this clean???? Like is there any sex???

Kayanne Schauberger This is a clean read. It is well written.

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Is this book appropriate for 13 year olds?

Sue I can’t see a 13-year old enjoying reading this book. I found it tedious and only made it through about 20%.

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What sort of male students would there have been at Oxford in 1918? Wouldn't most of them be sent to fight the Great War? Or did these students get special permission because they belonged to the elite class or that they were exceptionally intelligent? Just wondering because young men from the ages of 18 to 45 were mostly drafted for war?

Philippa Stirling Hello, Olivia.

If you read the books, Laurie King does address that question. The male students are mostly men who returned from battle, burned out, sc…moreHello, Olivia.

If you read the books, Laurie King does address that question. The male students are mostly men who returned from battle, burned out, scarred, damaged and unhealthy, along with those whose families did buy a pass.(less)

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who is the murderer?

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In 1918 Oxford, Mary is in her 2nd year according to the 3rd part of the novel. Usually one finishes 'A' Levels at 17 or 18 years of age, so if Mary is 18 years old and in her 2nd year that means that she went to Oxford early (at 17 years old) or is it due to the product of the war where they had a shortage of male students and therefore let in more female students if they managed to pass the entrance exams?

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