The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King

405 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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For readers who delight in clever mysteries, historical intrigue, and the blossoming of an unlikely yet extraordinary partnership, The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King is a captivating tale of intellectual sparring and adventure that will transport them to a bygone era of wit and wonder.

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In 1915, long since retired from his observations of criminal humanity, Sherlock Holmes is engaged in a reclusive study of honeybee behavior on the Sussex Downs. Never did he think to meet an intellect to match his own—until his acquaintance with ...

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Community Reviews

3.91
based on 7,520 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 88%

mysterious: 87%

tense: 24%

funny: 19%

emotional: 15%

challenging: 11%

lighthearted: 11%

dark: 10%

reflective: 9%

informative: 6%

hopeful: 4%

inspiring: 4%

relaxing: 3%

sad: 1%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
32% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
59% of readers chose A mix
24% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

78% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Loveable characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
83% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

35% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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