good installment to the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop series. great to be back with Gemma and Jayne. hope there's an audiobook release, so I can experience the book again in audio.

This is a pastiche of "murderous house party at the remote mansion" mysteries. I was a little disappointed that Delaney didn't lean further into the trope but this was a workmanlike mystery and, as always, it's fun to catch up with Gemma and company. Recommended for those who've read the rest of the series.

A Three Book Problem by Vicki Delany is the latest installment in the "A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery" series. In this book, we see the main characters, Gemma Doyle and Jayne Wilson, facilitating and catering for a weekend gathering of Sherlock Holmes aficionados. During the course of this book, the author gives tribute to the great detective as the characters work on solving the murder of the weekend's host while remaining in the house with all suspects. True to form with her earlier books, this author tantalizes the reader with bits and pieces of clues leading to the identity of the killer but also employs many misdirects so as to not reveal the true identity until the climax of the novel.

Ms. Delany has a writing style that catches the interest of the reader to such an extent that I could not put this book down until the end and I am looking forward to the next installment in this series.

I received a copy of A Three Book Problem through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A Three Book Problem by Vicki Delany is the seventh book in the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery series. In this installation, Gemma Doyle finds herself on the case when someone is murdered during a Sherlock Holmes weekend she and Jayne are helping with. Back on the case, Gemma uses her Sherlockian observation and deduction skills to help solve the case.

I have really enjoyed this series thus far and this book was no different. I love the characters in this series, especially Gemma and her matter of fact way of solving things. The characters are likable and complex, the setting is fun and the stories are intriguing. I enjoyed the premise of this mystery and was excited to see Gemma back in action. I would definitely recommend this book and the whole series to any cozy mystery fan!

A fun, although rather improbable, romp with Gemma. I have to admit that I was confused by the title, as I thought there would be an actual plot point with three books and didn't realize until midway through that it was intended to be a pun. haha.

I received a copy of this book via NetGalley--all opinions are my own.

Jayne, Gemma & Ryan are hired to work a Sherlock Holmes weekend event. Upon arriving at the home, things seem a bit "off" to Gemma. The guests clearly do not get along, and some have little idea who Sherlock was/what he did. When a guest is murdered in front of Gemma by a blow dart, she springs in to find out who/what/and why. The story was ok, parts did drag along. I'm not sure why, but it wasn't one that held my attention. I almost feel that I should re-read it, to see if it seems better. That said, I do look forward to reading the next in the series, as I enjoy Vicki Delany's stories.
Thanks to NetGalley & Crooked Lane Books for the chance to preread the book in exchange for an honest review.

I normally love everything Vicki Delany writes but this one wasn't one of her better efforts. It seemed rushed. Hopefully the next in the series will be better.
Thank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for this ARC.

I found the whole plot interesting and thrilling.A murder in a Sherlock Holmes followers meeting. Eventually turning out nobody was really interested or barely knew Sherlock. This is my first read of the series. Will definitely love to read other books.

But the copy I got had so much typo errors with 'th','fl','ff'. For example,'is','ower','sta' were present instead of 'this, flower and staff'. It completely spoiled reading experience and so took many days to finish the book.

Sherlock Holmes has nothing on Gemma Doyle. Especially since she's good at figuring out who did what and why just like the man /character himself. Read and see as she solves another one.

I will never get tired of this series. Gemma Doyle is one of my favorite cozy mystery characters, and the fall setting of this book, with the country house mystery makes it irresistible.

All of our regular characters are present - along with a few new minor characters - and hijinks abound. If you're a fan of this series, definitely pick it up.

I enjoyed this book and quickly caught on to the characters even though I had never read another book in the series. I am interested to go back and read others in the series. I thought the twist was good. A great cozy mystery and perfect cozy reading to enjoy in the colder weather!

A Three Book Problem is another successful installment of the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery series by Vicki Delany. A Three Book Problem is the 7th installment of the series. Gemma, her best friend Jayne, and boyfriend Detective Ryan are at a local mansion to cater a Sherlock Holmes period party for the whole weekend. Gemma, using her deductive reasoning, discovers that none of the party guests particularly like their host, David. Before the weekend is out, David ends up dead. Gemma and her friends are on the case again!

I really enjoyed this book for many reasons. The cause of death and how it happened was unique. (I won’t spoil it for you.). It was enjoyable to see how Gemma and her friends crack the case. I have read all the books in the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery series and all of the main characters have made continuous growth from the first book until now. The Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery series is one of my favorite series ever. I highly recommend this cozy mystery! Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book!! (This review is also on Goodreads.)

Ms Delany has done it again. A play on the Sherlock Holmes title "A Three Pipe Problem" Gemma thinks this one through while drinking cups of tea instead of smoking a pipe.

Gemma and Jayne are working at a mansion which has been rented by a man with the intention of hosting an "English country weekend" for fellow Holmes fans. Jane is catering the meals and Gemma is there to put in props, books, and provide old Sherlock Holmes movies for evening entertainment. Uncle Arthur had been invited but at the last minute went to Spain to help a sick friend. Ryan is there for the weekend helping Jayne in the kitchen which is just where he needs to be.

Gemma observes that the guests are not all as enthusiastic about all things Holmes as she would expect for this house party. In fact, she can't figure out why some of them were invited at all.

Of course, there is a death and with Ryan so close by, the police can take over this case rather quickly. Gemma shows great restraint in not getting involved with the investigation. At least not at first. But something happens that makes her feel her observations and ability to listen to people surpasses what the police can accomplish.

I had to feel somewhat sorry for people in this book. There was only one death, but there were multiple victims. All the same I eagerly await the next Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery!

Gemma Doyle and her bestie Jayne Wilson have been asked to cater a weekend gathering of Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts at a nearby manor house. They have even got Gemma's boyfriend (and New London Police Detective Ryan Ashburton to help in the kitchen.

The host of the weekend, David Masterson, is murdered and everyone seems to have a motive to want to kill him. No one is as they seem. There are secrets, lies and a great mystery to solve.

This is the 7th installment of the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mysteries. I enjoyed spending time with all the familiar characters. The book was a lot of fun to read.

I always enjoy this series. I felt that the manor house setting was perfect for a Sherlock based series. I did struggle some with the missing letters and spent too much time trying to figure out what word was meant. This took away some enjoyment. I do like the main characters of Gemma and Jayne and there interactions. I will look for another installment.

This 7th book in the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop series is, once again, enjoyable. Gemma, the woman who runs the Sherlock Holmes bookstore, and her best friend, Jayne, who runs the adjoining teashop, assist at a Sherlock Holmes weekend at a nearby mansion. The two of them are on the scene and witness the murder but don't know whodunnit.

I've now read the last three books in the series and feel that any of these could be read as a standalone but I do think I'll start at the beginning to see how the characters/series got to this point.

It was interesting mystery with some likeable and some unlikeable characters and, certainly, with an unusual method of murder.

Recommended for cozy mystery fans!!

3.5 Stars. This was a fun cozy filled with some of my favorite mystery tropes - namely the "manor house murder" along with the Sherlockian tie-in. Sherlock fans will love the detailed references to both the stories and the movie versions mentioned here, as a group of Sherlock fans gather for a weekend of trivia and appreciation and end up with a murder on their hands (and all taking place in a reproduction English Manor house, with formal victorian dinners and plenty of Sherlock nostalgia provided by Gemma). **Thank you so much to both NetGalley and Crooked Lane books for an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!!**

I do have to say I'm finding the Crooked Lane books I've been reading a cut above the average in terms of cozies, and often are just great contemporary mysteries period. This one did have plenty of those classic era of crime fiction vibes right alongside the contemporary cozy vibe. The mystery itself was interesting, especially with the unexpected "murder by dart", and the wide array of seemingly inappropriate guests invited for the strange Sherlock weekend. The who-dunnit was neither too obvious nor too far-fetched.

The only slight turn off I had was in the attitude of the main character, Gemma and her apparent rudeness to everyone (friends included). Since this is the first book I've read in this series I thought maybe it was some character trait explained previously, and it didn't occur to me until about 3/4 of the way through that maybe they were drawing a parallel between Gemma and Sherlock? But instead of being eccentric, lacking in social niceties and caught up in the moment ala Sherlock, I just felt Gemma was just plain rude (like I said it could be explained in earlier books, but her rudeness seemed weird and off-putting in terms of any lack of explanation in this particular book). I'm hoping reading some of earlier books will alter this sort of confusing opinion I had towards the MC.

I will definitely pick up the previous books in the series now though as I really liked the setting, the mystery itself and the Sherlockian angles. Definitely recommend for cozy fans, especially bookish themed ones, and Sherlock lovers...along with those who, like me, love themselves a fun "manor house murder".

If you run a Sherlock Holmes themed bookshop and emporium being asked to arrange a weekend retreat based around the great man himself is an opportunity not to be missed. Which is how bookshop owner Gemma Doyle, best friend Jayne Watson, and the off duty Detective Ryan Ashburton find themselves at Suffolk Gardens House taking charge of all things Sherlock.

While Jayne provides a five star culinary experience, with Ryan as her assistant, Gemma arranges the entertainment for wealthy Sherlockian David Masterson and his enthusiastic guests. However, it soon becomes clear things aren't as Gemma envisaged, with some of the visitors unaware and uninterested in the escapades of Sir Conan Doyle's greatest hero.

When a murder takes place right in front of Gemma and Jayne, the kitchen maid reverts to his original employment and begins the difficult job of discovering whodunnit and why. As Gemma hunts down clues and unearths personal secrets she realises that, if you scratch the surface, nothing is quite as it seems at Suffolk Gardens.

This is the seventh in the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop mystery series and although the first I've read I didn't feel disadvantaged. There were enough background hints to explain most of the main protagonists' stories so far and, after six previous books, they all gelled together nicely. The actual whodunnit was very well though out and although the possible suspect pool was limited I still was nowhere close with my assumptions.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the opinions expressed are my own. I thoroughly enjoyed this book by the excellent Vicki Delany and, even if you haven't dipped into this series before, it's definitely worth giving it a go.

This is the 7th book in this series, I have read the entire series and find it always delightful and a fun sleuth. Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley. My review opinions are my own. The author also writes one of my favorite series as Eva Gates.

Gemma and her employees are hired to cater a spectacular event devoted to Sherlock Holmes fans at a wealthy country estate. The event is fraught with disagreements among the attendees and when a murder occurs by poison dart Gemma is on the case as a savvy smart investigator.

I liked this next in series had the author provided many clues throughout to the murder. I like the setting and charcters of this series. i look forward to the next in series.

I love cozy mysteries, so I was excited about this bookish one. I've never read any others in this series, but it could stand alone. At times, the plot lagged, which pulled me out of the story a bit and cause me to feel a bit disconnected. I really liked the Sherlock Holmes angle. There were a few key phrases that the author really overused that stuck out.