This is the first book I read from this author and it didn’t disappointed me. The characters are believable and well described. The plot is very interesting and has a twist that I didn’t expected. It has all the elements of a good murder mystery and I’d totally recommend it.

Cozy mysteries are my favorite and I especially love when I find a long series to get invested in. This is a book that you really need to read the whole series to really “know” the characters. It’s an interesting series that is easy to read and get in!

Love this cozy mystery!!

A Three Book Problem is book 7 in the A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mysteries and starts off in early October as Gemma and Jayne are preparing for a weekend gathering for lovers of Sherlock Holmes. Suffolk Gardens House has been rented for the affair by the wealthy and prominent resident David Masterson.

The characters are well-crafted and if you have read the previous books, ones that you know feel you personally know. I quite enjoyed the storyline and the book kept me guessing until the very end.

Kudos to the author.

A Three Book Problem
A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery
by Vicki Delany
Pub Date 11 Jan 2022
Crooked Lane Books
Mystery & Thrillers


I am reviewing a copy of A Three Book Problem through Crooked Lane Books and Netgalley:




On a crisp early October weekend when business is slowing down and fall descends on 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.




While the Chosen Caters Jayne Wilson and Gemma Doyle get to work preparing elaborate meals and setting up Sherlockian books and props for entertainment, in the meantime 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.



I give A Three Book Problem five out of five stars!


Happy Reading!

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!!