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O Jerusalem

O Jerusalem

CrimeHistorical Fiction
Pages
464
Published
2000
Language
English

Synopsis

In 1918, Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes are forced to flee England, finding themselves in the middle of the volatile British occupation of Palestine. Disguised as Bedouin, they must navigate the ancient streets of Jerusalem to stop a conspiracy that threatens the entire region. This historical mystery explores a missing chapter in the duo's partnership during the closing months of the Great War.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

AdventurousAtmosphericIntellectual
Mentor FigureFish Out of Water

Genres

Crime Historical Fiction Mystery Spy History Political Thriller

About the author

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Laurie R. King

Laurie R. King is the New York Times bestselling author of 30 novels and other works, including the Mary Russell-Sherlock Holmes stories (The Beekeeper’s Apprentice was chosen as one of the “20th Century’s Best Crime Novels” by the IMBA.) She has won the Agatha, Anthony, Creasey, Edgar, Lambda, Macavity, Wolfe, and Romantic Times Career Achievement awards, has an honorary doctorate in theology, and is a Baker Street Irregular. In 2022, she was named Grand Master by Mystery Writers of Ame...

Characters

Mary RussellProtagonist
Sherlock HolmesProtagonist
All characters in O Jerusalem