A review by carokfulf
O Jerusalem by Laurie R. King

4.0

A vast improvement on The Moor, this novel backtracks a bit to when Russell and Holmes were on the run from Moriarty's daughter in Beekeeper's Apprentice. With Russell as narrator, King explores the precise moment when the 19-year-old sleuth becomes Holmes' partner, leaving the post of apprentice behind. King delves into the culture of her setting without overwhelming, grounded in Russell's deep emotional connection to Jerusalem. As with any Russell novel, the mystery, while suspenseful and entertaining in itself, always takes a backseat to the wonderful chemistry between Holmes and Russell.