The Beekeeper's Apprentice
- Authors: Laurie R King
- Series: Book 1 in the Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes series
- Rank:Top 200 in Best Historical Mystery on AmazonTop 1000 in Best Women Sleuths Books on Amazon
- Rating: 4.5 based on 6,629 reviews
- Release Date: May 27, 2014
- Print length: 368 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
The Meeting of Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes
It was in the year 1914 when a chance encounter brought together a young woman named Mary Russell and a retired beekeeper. This beekeeper turned out to be none other than the legendary detective, Sherlock Holmes. Recognizing a sharp mind in 15-year-old Mary, Sherlock decided to take her under his wing as his apprentice.
As they joined forces, Mary and Sherlock delved into solving crimes and conducting investigations together. Through their collaboration, Sherlock not only guided Mary as her mentor but also formed a lasting friendship with her.