Justice Hall: A novel of suspense featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes Free Audiobook Download by Laurie R. King
Sherlock Holmes and his wife are drawn into a labyrinth of intrigue when they meet the beautiful, young widow of a notorious criminal.
Sherlock Holmes and his wife, Mary Russell, are nervous as they are set to make their debut in society after he has been released from prison. The pair is out for a stroll when they hear the cry of what sounds like a woman in distress. Before they know it, Sherlock finds himself embroiled in a deadly court case that will keep them on the run from London's most dangerous villains!
In 1891, a small village in England is visited by a grisly murder. A young woman goes mad after witnessing it. She cuts off her own hand with a small pocket knife and goes into town to sell it at the market. The man who buys it is instantly killed in his coach. Mary Russell, a teenage girl from America studying at the local school for girls, takes an interest in the case and has the ear of some of the local police officers - one of which happens to be Sherlock Holmes!
Justice Hall: A novel of suspense featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes is a suspenseful mystery. It has a lot in common with the Sherlock Holmes stories such as conspiracy, sleuthing, and murders. The story opens up with one murder - a woman who was strangled to death in her own apartment by someone she knew. As she investigates the murder, there are twists and turns that keep you guessing who committed the crime and why. This audiobook has been awarded 4 out of 5 stars on Audible which makes it perfect for listening while commuting to work or when exercising at the gym.
Justice Hall is the fifth book in Laurie R. King's series that follows amateur detective sleuths Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes. When a long-ago murder resurfaces, they are drawn into a case that leads them to the back alleys of Washington DC and a killer who is targeting young women.
The author Laurie R. King has written a series of novels featuring the detective Sherlock Holmes and his partner, Dr. John H. Watson. Their adventures together typically take place during the late Victorian era in England. In this novel, "Justice Hall" is set in America and follows an unusual case involving a woman who was found dead in her apartment--with no exit wound on her body--and with a stolen watch on her arm. Holmes knows that this murder is connected to something very important, but he and his associates cannot figure out what it is until finally they are able to listen to recordings from the murder victim's dictaphone. From here, the mystery begins and readers will be unable to put down their book until they find out who committed
Published Date | 2003-09-05 |
Duration | 16 hours 38 minutes |
Author | Laurie R. King |
Narrated | Jenny Sterlin |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Mystery, Thriller & Horror |
Parent Category | Detective Stories |