A Three Book Problem: A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery (Hardcover) by Vicki Delany
A Three Book Problem: A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery (Hardcover) by Vicki Delany
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A Three Book Problem: A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery (Hardcover) by Vicki Delany

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The seventh installment in a “fast, fun” cozy mystery series “full of Sherlockian lore” and starring “a charming, intelligent heroine as observant as The Great Detective Himself” (Carolyn Hart, New York Times–bestselling author)

Sherlockian bookshop manager and frequent amateur sleuth Gemma Doyle is back on the case when a poisoned dart ends in demise . . .

It’s a crisp, early October weekend, and business is slowing down as fall descends at the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop and Emporium and adjacent Mrs. Hudson’s Tea Room. Wealthy philanthropist and prominent Sherlockian David Masterson has rented Suffolk Gardens House, where he plans to entertain his friends in a traditional English country house weekend.

As the chosen caterers, Jayne Wilson and Gemma Doyle get to work preparing lavish meals and setting up Sherlockian books and props for entertainment. Meanwhile, police detective Ryan Ashburton has taken time away from his duties to assist in the kitchen. It quickly becomes apparent that David’s guests don't like each other—or their host. Plus, some of them aren't even acquainted with the adventures of the Great Detective.

Before Gemma can ponder their relationships a poisoned dart sails through the window of the library, presenting Gemma Doyle with a three-book problem.
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Jan 12, 2022
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A Three Book Problem is the seventh A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery. It can be read as a standalone for those new to the series. I thought the story was well-written with developed characters and good dialogue. It was nice to check in with Gemma, Jayne, and Ryan. I like the premise of a country house weekend where a murder takes place. I thought, though, that the pacing was slow. The story dragged from beginning to end. The book lacked humor and action. The mystery had a unique method of murder which I loved. The identity of the killer was not a mystery to me. There are obvious clues to help readers solve the crime long before the reveal. The reason why can be figured out as well. It all wraps up at the end without much help from Ryan (who I find frustrating). I believe scenes could have been eliminated that would have helped this story. The book needed a good jolt of caffeine. While this was not my favorite book, it will not stop me from picking up the next A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery. A Three Book Problem has Doyle and Watson on the hunt for a killer at a country estate with a deadly dart, ungrateful guests, scrumptious cuisine, Sherlockian folklore, dedicated detectives, and a crumbling manor house.

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