ISBN: 9780312104238 - the beekeeper's apprentice: or on the segregation of the queen (41 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Good. The Twentieth-Anniversary Edition of the First Novel of the Acclaimed Mary Russell Series by Edgar Award-Winning Author Laurie R. King. An Agatha Award Best Novel Nominee - Named One of the Century's Best 100 Mysteries by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association In 1915, Sherlock Holmes is retired and quietly engaged in the study of honeybees in Sussex when a young woman literally stumbles onto him on the Sussex Downs. Fifteen years old, gawky, egotistical, and recently orphaned, the young Mary Russell displays an intellect to impress even Sherlock Holmes. Under his reluctant tutelage, this very modern, twentieth-century woman proves a deft prot g e and a fitting partner for the Victorian detective. They are soon called to Wales to help Scotland Yard find the kidnapped daughter of an American senator, a case of international significance with clues that dip deep into Holmes's past. Full of brilliant deduction, disguises, and danger, The Beekeeper's Apprentice, the first book of the Mary Russell-Sherlock Holmes mysteries, is remarkably beguiling (The Boston Globe).…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The Twentieth-Anniversary Edition of the First Novel of the Acclaimed Mary Russell Series by Edgar Award-Winning Author Laurie R. King. An Agatha Award Best Novel Nominee - Named One of the Century's Best 100 Mysteries by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association In 1915, Sherlock Holmes is retired and quietly engaged in the study of honeybees in Sussex when a young woman literally stumbles onto him on the Sussex Downs. Fifteen years old, gawky, egotistical, and recently orphaned, the young Mary Russell displays an intellect to impress even Sherlock Holmes. Under his reluctant tutelage, this very modern, twentieth-century woman proves a deft prot g e and a fitting partner for the Victorian detective. They are soon called to Wales to help Scotland Yard find the kidnapped daughter of an American senator, a case of international significance with clues that dip deep into Holmes's past. Full of brilliant deduction, disguises, and danger, The Beekeeper's Apprentice, the first book of the Mary Russell-Sherlock Holmes mysteries, is remarkably beguiling (The Boston Globe).…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: very good. Very Good Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Hardback. Condición: Good. The Twentieth-Anniversary Edition of the First Novel of the Acclaimed Mary Russell Series by Edgar Award-Winning Author Laurie R. King. An Agatha Award Best Novel Nominee - Named One of the Century's Best 100 Mysteries by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association In 1915, Sherlock Holmes is retired and quietly engaged in the study of honeybees in Sussex when a young woman literally stumbles onto him on the Sussex Downs. Fifteen years old, gawky, egotistical, and recently orphaned, the young Mary Russell displays an intellect to impress even Sherlock Holmes. Under his reluctant tutelage, this very modern, twentieth-century woman proves a deft prot g e and a fitting partner for the Victorian detective. They are soon called to Wales to help Scotland Yard find the kidnapped daughter of an American senator, a case of international significance with clues that dip deep into Holmes's past. Full of brilliant deduction, disguises, and danger, The Beekeeper's Apprentice, the first book of the Mary Russell-Sherlock Holmes mysteries, is remarkably beguiling (The Boston Globe).…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The Twentieth-Anniversary Edition of the First Novel of the Acclaimed Mary Russell Series by Edgar Award-Winning Author Laurie R. King. An Agatha Award Best Novel Nominee - Named One of the Century's Best 100 Mysteries by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association In 1915, Sherlock Holmes is retired and quietly engaged in the study of honeybees in Sussex when a young woman literally stumbles onto him on the Sussex Downs. Fifteen years old, gawky, egotistical, and recently orphaned, the young Mary Russell displays an intellect to impress even Sherlock Holmes. Under his reluctant tutelage, this very modern, twentieth-century woman proves a deft prot g e and a fitting partner for the Victorian detective. They are soon called to Wales to help Scotland Yard find the kidnapped daughter of an American senator, a case of international significance with clues that dip deep into Holmes's past. Full of brilliant deduction, disguises, and danger, The Beekeeper's Apprentice, the first book of the Mary Russell-Sherlock Holmes mysteries, is remarkably beguiling (The Boston Globe).…

hardcover. Condición: Good. hardcover book with dust jacket, light wear to book edges.

Condición: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. Boards resist opening past 60 degrees -- as-new unread. Inscribed & signed by Laurie King to the dedication page. Number line 10 9 8 7, only -- the seventh printing. The first of King's forays in which young scholar Mary Russell teams up with that most renowned of retired Sussex beekeepers, Sherlock Holmes. (PLEASE NOTE: The word "inscribed" means the author has written words in addition to her own name to this book -- often a salutation to the original buyer or recipient. If you are not familiar with the meaning of the term "inscribed," we strongly recommend a careful examination of the scans -- photos -- which accompany this listing.) 347 pp. Reduced from $120. Jacket illustration by Alan D. Dingman (ilustrador). Inscribed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. Front board resists opening past 45 degrees -- fine. Signed by Laurie King to the title page. Number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4, only -- the fourth printing. The first of King's forays in which young scholar Mary Russell teams up with that most renowned of retired Sussex beekeepers, Sherlock Holmes. 347 pp. Jacket illustration by Alan D. Dingman (ilustrador). Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Hardcover with black paper over boards, golden lettering along spine. Black and bronze DJ with white text across covers. Faint shelf wear to back cover, does not render any text illegible. DJ encased in protective mylar sleeve to prevent further damage. No date on title page. Copyright page states "First edition: February 1994", number line reads "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1". 347 pages. All clean and bright, binding neat and tight. Please email us with questions or to request photos.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. This is a very lovely copy, not a first edition, signed by the author. Never read! Get a second Laurie King novel 50% off with purchase. Signed by Author(s).

Condición: FINE. Later printing. In 1914 a young woman meets a retired beekeeper on Sussex Downs; his name is Sherlock Holmes, and what follows is a wonderful story of a modern young woman who learns to come to terms both with herself and with an older man who embodies the age past. Edgar Award winner and the first novel in an excellent series. SIGNED on the title page. 347 pp. Near fine in a very near fine dustjacket. (book slightly "over-opened" before title page).…

Soft cover. Condición: As New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. "Advance uncorrected proofs" in gray wraps with St. Martin's Press publicist's business card stapled to verso of front wrap. The book (not the business card) is signed "Laurie R. King" (name only) to title page, and labeled "PUB DATE 2/14/94" to rear wrap, meaning (although we retain 1994 date) this copy was almost certainly printed, signed, and sent out in late 1993. Number line complete 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, of course, beneath "First edition: February 1994" statement to copyright page. The first of King's forays in which young scholar Mary Russell teams up with that most renowned of retired Sussex beekeepers, Sherlock Holmes. 347 pp. Reduced from $470. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Condición: Fair. New York: Minotaur Books/A Thomas Dunne Book, 1994. 1st edition. 8vo. xvii,347pp. Fair book. Good dust jacket. Ex-library, else Good. (private investigators, women detectives, mystery fiction) Inquire if you need further information.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. 1st edition. Author's second book. Book has black cloth boards with gold titles. 347 pages. The dust jacket is Near Fine with the corners a little bumped. A beautiful copy now in Mylar! Selling quality books for 35 years.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good +. First Edition. This volume has no tears to either book or DJ but an incipient separation of spine midway through the book. Well thumbed, slouchy, occasional soil, and library stamp.