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Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
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Label: Bantam
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Page Count: 464
Printing Date: February 04, 2003
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Release Date: February 04, 2003
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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?
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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 endeavor 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
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If the Colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady are sisters under the skin, then it should come as no surprise to find that Mahmoud and Ali [from O Jerusalem, a much better book] are lord and lordling, duke and vassal, peers of the British realm. Except to me. Tailors from Brighton, yes, estate agents, perhaps, peers of the realm with centuries of history dripping dangerously from their fingertips, no. Despite all the hints in the last book that they are more than they seem. Well, they would have to be now wouldn't they? But right up there in Debrett's? Hmm....
I didn't find it a good fit. In addition, poor Mary allows her dire sense of the total inferiority of her shallow American roots to fluster. She begins to fret about her hems. Really. Further, Holmes hies himself oft and well, so that he's felt by his lack more than his presence. He is missed.
Additional addendum: if you are interested in a minute, square inch by square inch description of a 'great estate' [there is much ancestor worship in this book] and the attendant goings on, you will find this story to your liking. If not, you will find it short. Sadly, coincidence lays a particularly heavy hand here.
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After having read all the books in the series I can honesty say that I enjoyed Justice Hall the most. Not only does King capture the relationship between Russell and Holmes well but she also captures life in England after WWI perfectly. As a history teacher I am always looking for great historical fiction and believe this novel really informs the reader about the class divisions and also way of life in England. I especially like the references to life prior to WWI and how the way changed not only the soldiers but the morals and values of society.
That aside this is a great novel which keeps the reader guessing. I read O Jerusalem prior to this and did not enjoy it at times, Justice Hall though has renewed my faith in King as an author.
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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.
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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.
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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
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