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Title: Justice Hall (Mary Russell Novels)
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| Justice Hall (Mary Russell Novels) by Bantam Justice Hall |
| There is much to like in "Justice Hall"--evocative descriptions of English landscape and English architecture, domestic and grand; an education on the country house shooting party; the curious overlay of transportation, ancient and contemporary, which marked the post WWI years; the brutal circumstances of trench warfare. But, as with all the Mary Russell novels, a willingness to suspend disbelief is essential--especially if you are a dyed-in-the-wool Sherlock Holmes fan. The plot and characters will otherwise spoil what is in many ways an enjoyable romp (except when King is on the "Shot at Dawn" soapbox, or the overabundant symbolism of the Hall and its beautifully painted dome). Ms. King does her best to instruct readers new to the series on past relationships, but this leads to rather too much backstory. Nevertheless, there is a lot of atmospheric fun to be had keeping Holmes and Russell company. |
| Justice Hall (Mary Russell Novels) by Bantam Truly the best in the series |
| Well-written, perfectly paced, absolutely enthralling! This book draws you in and keeps you absorbed in the mysteries of Justice Hall. What a terrific sequel to O Jerusalem. I've read every book in the Mary Russell series now, beginning at the end with Locked Rooms and then starting from the "real" beginning and moving forward, and this has truly been the gem of an entirely enjoyable series. |
| Justice Hall (Mary Russell Novels) by Bantam Justice Hall (a Mary Russell Mystery) by Laurie R. King |
This book has to be one of my top favorites in the Mary Russell series. The plot was excellent and the characters well-written. The story unfolded in a lively way without any lag in the middle of the story. It was hard to put it down.
I can highly recommend this book.
Denise N. Davidson |
| Justice Hall (Mary Russell Novels) by Bantam Best book of the series |
This is by far my favorite of the Sherlock Holmes/Mary Russell novels. Laurie R. King's description of Justice Hall as well as the colorful characters contained in it is breathtaking. (I wish I could spend a day in Greene Library!) The mystery itself is compelling and keeps you guessing. There's also a sense of adventure and suspense, like when Mary and Iris travel to Canada to seek out a certain someone. There was a poignant touch of sadness in this book for me. I realize that Marsh/Mahmoud and Alistair/Ali belong in the desert, but... WARNING! SPOILER BELOW!
the scene at the end with Marsh and Gabe is heartbreaking. As much as the reader (well, at least this reader) wants Marsh to stick around and watch his grandson develop, it just isn't in his nature. This is part of the book that stayed with me long after I read it. I couldn't help but think of what would happen next, after the final page. I'd like to think that back in Palestine, Marsh is secretly keeping tabs on young Gabe in Justice Hall using whatever secret methods he has. And Iris will likely make trips back and forth from Paris to check on Gabe, too. I don't usually spend time fantasizing about what fictional characters are doing after I've read the book, so it's a true testament to Laurie R. King's brilliance as a writer. These characters really become a part of you.
Justice Hall is an incredible story on so many levels. I very highly recommend this book to anyone. And for Holmes/Russell fans, it's a must read. |
| Justice Hall (Mary Russell Novels) by Bantam Well Done! |
| Justice Hall is another book in the Mary Russell/Sherlock Holmes series and was, dare I say, one of the most enjoyable yet! Readers should note however that this book will certainly not be enjoyed as much if they have not read the fourth book in the series "O Jerusalem". That book lays the foundation for the returning characters in this story. Laurie King has really outdone herself with this story line. It is compelling as we meet Mahmoud and Ali, but this time in their proper British personnas as Marsh and Alistair. Ali engages Russell and Holmes' help to investigate the strange behavior of his beloved cousin Marsh. Eager to help they all depart for Justice Hall the imperious home of Marsh's family only to find their beloved friend definetly not himself. The mystery begins to unfold and we find the two slueths digging up history to find the truth about an execution, inheritance and general mayhem. There is a great supporting cast of well developed endearing characters and the unfoldment of the mystery is exciting and fufilling. One of the better books in the series and a quick read. |
| Justice Hall (Mary Russell Novels) by Bantam Product Description |
Only hours after Holmes and Russell return from solving one murky riddle on the moor, another knocks on their front door...literally. It’s a mystery that begins during the Great War, when Gabriel Hughenfort died amidst scandalous rumors that have haunted the family ever since. But it’s not until Holmes and Russell arrive at Justice Hall, a home of unearthly perfection set in a garden modeled on Paradise, that they fully understand the irony echoed in the family motto, Justicia fortitudo mea est:
A trail of ominous clues comprise a mystery that leads from an English hamlet to the city of Paris to the wild prairie of the New World. The trap is set, the game is afoot; but can Holmes and Russell catch an elusive killer--or has the murderer caught them? |
| Justice Hall (Mary Russell Novels) by Bantam Amazon.com |
| A lost heir, murder most foul, and the unexpected return of two old friends start Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes--spouses and intellectual equals--on an investigation that takes them from the trenches of World War I France to the heights of English society. In this sixth entry in Laurie King's award-winning series, fans will find the Baker Street sleuth mellowed by age and marriage yet still in possession of his deductive abilities and acerbic wit, and, in Mary Russell, a surprisingly apt companion for the legendary detective. Justice Hall brings back two colorful characters from earlier in the series: Bedouins Ali and Mahmoud Hazr (now known as Alistair and Marsh), who last appeared in O Jerusalem. At their request, Holmes and Russell take up the trail of the doomed heir to Justice Hall, who has been executed for cowardice in the bloody trenches of France. As the detectives strive to make sense of his death and to locate another heir to the family title, an attempt is made on the life of the man who's soon to be welcomed as the new duke. Holmes and Russell soon realize something sinister is afoot, and that they must untangle a web of deceit to discover which of the many suspects is taking steps to shorten the line of inheritance. Once again, King's satisfying tale stays true to the spirit of Conan Doyle's original stories while extending them into new terrain. --Benjamin Reese |
