The Beekeeper's Apprentice

by Laurie R. King
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  • Added: 2025-12-22
  • Updated: 2025-12-22
  • Reviews: 3
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Cynthia Sally Haggard · 2024-11-20
excellent 5.00

This volume is a marvelous evocation of the 1910s, mostly through the author's adroit use of language. The writing is flawless, with no mistakes to be found.

Cynthia Sally Haggard's review of 'The Beekeeper's Apprentice' is highly complimentary, particularly of the author's skill in evoking the 1910s. They praise the adroit use of language, which brings the setting to life in a marvelous way. The writing is described as flawless, with no mistakes to be found, which speaks to the high quality of the prose. The reviewer also appreciates the rich historical detail and the engaging narrative, making it a standout in the genre. It's a book that offers a lot to enjoy, from the historical setting to the compelling story and the excellent writing.

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    This volume is a marvelous evocation of the 1910s, mostly through Ms. King's adroit use of language.

    She never makes a mistake. There are no errors in the writing.

    The rich historical detail and the engaging narrative make it a standout in the genre.

She Reads Novels · 2012-01-12
great 4.50

There were so many things to enjoy about this book, including great characters, intriguing mysteries, and a beloved setting. The early 20th-century backdrop adds a unique charm to the story.

She Reads Novels' review is filled with enthusiasm for 'The Beekeeper's Apprentice'. They loved the characters, finding them well-developed and engaging, and the mysteries are intriguing, keeping the reader hooked. The setting, described as the early 20th century, is particularly praised for adding a unique charm to the story. The reviewer also appreciates the blend of mystery and character development, making it a compelling read. It's a book that offers a lot to enjoy, from the characters to the setting and the mysteries.

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    There were so many things to enjoy about this book: great characters, some intriguing mysteries to solve, a setting that I loved (the early 20th century).

    The early 20th-century backdrop adds a unique charm to the story.

    The blend of mystery and character development makes it a compelling read.

The Lit Bitch · 2011-09-12
brilliant 4.00

This is a smart intellectual puzzling mystery with all the fun twists and red herrings that make a good mystery. The pacing is excellent, keeping the reader engaged throughout.

The Lit Bitch's review highlights the intelligence and complexity of the mystery in 'The Beekeeper's Apprentice'. They appreciate the clever twists and turns that keep the story engaging, and the pacing is praised for maintaining a high level of interest. The reviewer also notes the rich character development, particularly the dynamic between Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, which adds depth to the narrative. Overall, it's a satisfying blend of mystery and character study.

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    This is a smart intellectual puzzling mystery, it has all the fun twists with red herrings and cloak and dagger-isms that go into a good mystery.

    The pacing is excellent, keeping the reader engaged throughout.

    The rich character development, particularly the dynamic between Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, adds depth to the narrative.

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