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The Beekeeper’s Apprentice (Mary Russell, #1)

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Mystery & Thriller Fiction Historical Fiction Mystery & Thriller

by Laurie R. King

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4.08 (46.7K ratings)
calendar_today 1994
description 341 pages

The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King holds a highly rated rating of 4.08 out of 5, based on 46.7K reader ratings. First published in 1994. The book spans 341 pages.

About The Beekeeper's Apprentice

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 Mary Russell becomes Holmes's pupil and quickly hones her talent for deduction, disguises and danger. But when an elusive villain enters the picture, their partnership is put to a real test.

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Author Laurie R. King
Published 1994
Pages 341
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 4.08 / 5.00
Total Ratings 46,665

Reader Ratings & Analysis

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46.7K ratings
With a rating of 4.08, The Beekeeper's Apprentice is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Beekeeper's Apprentice?

The Beekeeper's Apprentice is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is The Beekeeper's Apprentice worth reading?

Based on 46.7K reader ratings, The Beekeeper's Apprentice has an average score of 4.08 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Beekeeper's Apprentice?

The Beekeeper's Apprentice has 341 pages.

Who wrote The Beekeeper's Apprentice?

The Beekeeper's Apprentice was written by Laurie R. King. It was first published in 1994.

What is the ISBN for The Beekeeper's Apprentice?

The ISBN-13 for The Beekeeper's Apprentice is 9780553381530.0.

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