Beekeeping for Beginners

In this short story by Laurie R. King, Sherlock Holmes, feeling despondent amid the turmoil of the Great War, wanders the Sussex Downs in search of wild bees. His mood takes a turn after an encounter with a spirited young woman named Mary Russell, who becomes his apprentice in both beekeeping and detective work. The tale explores the very first meeting between these two compelling characters, setting the stage for future adventures.