The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King

The Beekeeper's Apprentice

Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes #1

Laurie R. King

347 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Long retired, Sherlock Holmes quietly pursues his study of honeybee behavior on the Sussex Downs. He never imagines he would encounter anyone whose intellect matched his own, much less an audacious teenage girl with a penchant for detection. Miss ...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 88%
tense 23%
funny 17%
emotional 13%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 10%
reflective 8%
dark 5%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 31%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 24% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 49% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

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