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Historical FictionVictorian Mysteries

The God of the Hive

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  • 2010 first published
  • 388 pages
  • 11 editions
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The God of the Hive is a 2010 historical fiction and Victorian mystery novel by Laurie R. King. The story is set in England. It features Mary Russell, Sherlock Holmes and Mycroft Holmes. Readers will find themes of conspiracies, married people, fathers and sons and women private investigators.

It has been published in 11 editions. It appeared on the New York Times Hardcover Fiction bestseller list in 2010.

It runs to roughly 388 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.

Awards & lists

  • 📰New York Times bestseller list — Hardcover Fiction, 2010

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Characters

Subjects

  • Conspiracies
  • Married people
  • Fathers and sons
  • Women private investigators
  • Granddaughters
  • Mystery fiction
  • Historical fiction
  • Mystery and detective fiction
  • American historical fiction
  • Suspense fiction
  • Thrillers
  • Detective and mystery fiction
  • Mycroft Holmes
  • Sherlock Holmes
  • Russell, Mary
  • Holmes, Sherlock

Quick answers

Who wrote The God of the Hive?

The God of the Hive was written by Laurie R. King and first published in 2010.

What genre is The God of the Hive?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction and Victorian Mysteries.

How long is The God of the Hive?

The median edition has 388 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The God of the Hive?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Italian secretary, Night Watch and The Last Sherlock Holmes Story.

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