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  • O Jerusalem

  • A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes
  • By: Laurie R. King
  • Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin
  • Length: 13 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,921 ratings)

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O Jerusalem

By: Laurie R. King
Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin
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Publisher's summary

It is 1918. Coming out of retirement, an aging Sherlock Holmes travels to Palestine with his 19-year-old partner, Mary Russell. There, disguised as ragged Bedouins, they embark on a dangerous mission. If they fail, the holy city goes up in flames.

With her unerring flair for the dramatic, Laurie R. King packs this novel with bloodcurdling adventure, clever disguises, and layers of intrigue. Jenny Sterlin's superb voicing of the prickly Holmes and the fiercely intelligent Russell captures every nuance of their unconventional relationship.

©1999 Laurie R. King (P)1999 Recorded Books
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Best Mary Russell book thus far!

This book has been my favorite in the series. So rich in culture and history! I couldn't get enough. Just wish it was longer!

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Best one yet!

Wow! What an adventure! The narration was fabulous, as always, the writing was wonderful, and the story and plot gripping. I just can't say enough good things about this story and series!

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I love Mary Russell

Mary Russell is an exciting young woman who also takes her studies very seriously. She takes us on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land like none other. I recommend this book to anyone who likes a resourceful woman lead character. This book would be a great Mother/Daughter read. Mary at times feels awkward, has to hide who she really is, never says no to a difficult task and impresses the men in the tale with her knife-throwing skills. She is a good role model for today.

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As enjoyable and well crafted as the Jack Aubrey series

Well done adventures with distinctly voiced characters. With listening to many a time and time again!

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Best book I've listened to in quite a while

What made the experience of listening to O Jerusalem the most enjoyable?

Everything was perfect from the narrator to the story.

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The ending; which I wont spoil for anyone by posting here.

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This is easily in one of the very best books I've purchased. I will most likely listen to it more than once. The story was absolutely perfect.

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Excellent

My only complaint about this book would be that the story is out of order. Other than that it is an excellent story with an excellent narrator.

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Laurie king is one of the bestbest

King always leaves me wishing the story would continue immediately to the next adventure. Russell and Holmes are among my favorite characters in all literature. But all her books are great escapes.

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history, geography, Russell&Holmes

This is a great read. Well performed as always in this series, this well crafted story compelled me to find maps of post ww1 era Palestine, very interesting to research. Should be read before Justice Hall if possible although I did in reverse order--the two stories are connected.

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Wonderful story, marvelous narration.

Loved It! Laurie R. King has written yet another astonishing story, blending Sherlockian mystery, historical and archaeological tidbits and cheeky humor with the amazing Mary Russell.

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Edge of the seat excitement!

Absolutely riveting from the first line to the last. Such a fun, exciting adventure! Brilliant!!

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