The Marriage of Mary Russell

A Short Story Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes

By: Laurie R. King

Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin

Length: 1 hr and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

Laurie R. King takes listeners way back in her best-selling series with this audiobook short story, as Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes embark upon the riskiest adventure of their partnership: their wedding.

Though she cannot entirely discount the effects of the head injuries they were both suffering at the time, Mary Russell is delighted by Sherlock Holmes' proposal of marriage. After all, they have become partners in crime, and she has recently come into her inheritance: What remains but to confirm the union with her mentor-turned-partner with the piece of paper?

Russell's pragmatic side tells her to head straight to the registry office - until Holmes surprises her with a sentimental wish to be married in the chapel of his ancestral manor. There's just the small issue of ownership: The house is not exactly his, and he is most definitely not welcome there. Of course, such obstacles have never deterred Sherlock Holmes before, and they certainly won't keep him from concocting an elaborate scheme to evade angry dogs and armed butlers - all in the name of wedded bliss.

©2016 Laurie R. King (P)2016 Recorded Books

a quick adventure

I loved this sweet short! Full of fun, but true to the L.R.K. characters I've come to love. As always, J. S. does a fabulous job bringing the characters to life.

Lovely story!

I am so happy to hear Jenny Sterlin read Laurie King’s short story about Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes. I have loved this series for sometime now and enjoyed hearing Jenny Sterlin’s voice reading a very loved series. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series. Thank you to both ladies for writing and reading such delightful literature!

Great read

excellent as always. leaves you wanting more! Laurie R King is such a gifted wordsmith

A pleasure for the completist

Definitely written to please the completist - who having read other tales of Russell and Holmes will enjoy this episode and the emotional nuance it adds to the characters. Expertly adapted to the canon, as one can expect from LR King, with a few well considered additions.

Extraordinary Beginning well fitting!

Yes finally! The extremely fitting, well written, well read, companion novel. It bridges the gap, the missing piece of the puzzle, of Sherlock and Mary.

A Bit of Backstory

What made the experience of listening to The Marriage of Mary Russell the most enjoyable?

I often listen as I work in the garden, but I found myself listeninf and not gardening. This story filled in some of the early history.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Marriage of Mary Russell?

The scene in the crypt after the ceremony.

Which scene was your favorite?

The same - the crypt after the ceremony.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No a laugh of cry moment but knowing the lengths that the legendary detective would go to make his future bride happy.

Side story

What a delightful side story to the Russell-Holmes series. Fun to see them not being chased by all the “bad guys”.

A lovely little tale

That fills in some of the missing pieces in the early Holmes-Russell marriage. as usual Jenny Sterling's rich voice has added to the mix, and the melange of characters is delightful. More insight into Mrs Hudson and Mycroft, too.

My only complaint, as usual with a Holmes-Russell tale is that it ends too soon

Great Story

Truly a heart warming story of true love I highly recommend this wonderful short story.

Surprised by Joy

A sincerely wonderful story here's hoping for many more in the years to come.
I would recommend this story to anyone who is come to love Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes
I grew up loving James bakers Sherlock Holmes character Laurie R Kings Sherlock Holmes is a perfect per trail of that same character seamlessly continued into the future I sincerely hope you all enjoy this book and I would recommend all of her other titles and the Russell Holmes series