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Mystery · 2009 · PG

The Language of Bees

by Laurie R. King

Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes investigate a series of mysterious disappearances connected to a sinister cult leader on the Scottish coast.

For10+GenreMysteryLength336 pagesRead time~9 hours

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Violence

Some

Mystery violence including murder and cult-related danger; not graphically depicted

Language

Barely any

Mild language consistent with literary mystery

Sexual Content

Barely any

Brief romantic references between the partners; minimal

Substance Use

Barely any

Period-appropriate social drinking

Emotional Intensity

Barely any

Moderate suspense around cult manipulation and mystery; not psychologically heavy

What this book is about

A well-crafted mystery featuring the Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes partnership. Violence involves murder and cult-related danger. Content is appropriate for adult mystery readers in the cozy-to-moderate range.

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Murder mystery

Cult themes

Mild danger

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