A riveting intrigue with a relatable cast of characters. Despite being the 10th installment in the series, you don't need to have read them all to enjoy it. I found it was a solid standalone piece. Pleasant writing and suspenseful plot. Recommended!

Gemma Doyle is back in London for her sister Pippa's wedding to Grant, one of Gemma's good friends. As Gemma leaves the reception, she bumps into no other that her ex-husband, Paul. Paul asks Gemma to come by the bookshop they started as he has something he wants her opinion on. An old book or something, Gemma is not sure about going but makes a date for the next day. Pippa's new husband is a rare book dealer and Gemma asks him to go with her along with her best friend Jayne Watson. The store is run down and both his employees are there, not doing much. The three-some is directed to his office, but it is too late. Paul has been murdered. The police are called and and Gemma becomes embroiled in the case. Is it more than someone stealing a rare book?

This is a fun read. Gemma is smart and notices things just like Sherlock Holmes. She knows something is off and sets out to discover Paul's murderer. I enjoy these characters and reading about London. The mystery has a few red herrings that kept me guessing. This is a relaxing, easy-to-read escape.

“The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime”, the tenth book in Vicki Delaney’s delightful Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery series, takes bookshop owner Gemma Doyle and friends away from New London, Connecticut to London England for Gemma’s sister’s wedding. While the wedding is a joyous occasion, it doesn’t take long for Gemma to stumble across a murder victim – a victim she knew all too well – and become involved in trying to solve the case. While I missed the American bookstore setting, I enjoyed the visit to London, including Gemma’s sister (and the slow, kind of reveal of what she does for a living) and her parents. There are also glimpses into what is happening in West London – there is a nice subtle sense of humor throughout the book. The references to Sherlock Holmes are well done without becoming overbearing – although I would not want to know a Donald in real life! The mystery is nicely done with just the right amount of suspects, clues, and red herrings – it is extremely well plotted with plenty of twists and turns and a touch of sadness. All in all a great read.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley.

Not knowing this was the tenth book in the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery series, I read this novel as a standalone without any prior knowledge. I did not have the feeling I was missing any information. Sure, the connections between the main cast had been established in earlier books, but Delany gave background information where necessary and let the story unfurl otherwise.

A cosy-ish mystery, set in London, UK, with a cast of characters from both sides of the Atlantic. This leads to a few vocabulary and cultural explanations that I enjoyed very much, especially the remarks about tea.

Will I go back and read the other books in the series? Sure, I am intrigued by the things that have been mentioned (in a teaser kind of way, not spoilers).

Solid installment in a cozy series that is always fun to read.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced review copy!

Book 10 of the Sherlock Homes Bookshop Mystery has Gemma and friends away from the bookshop and back across the pond for sister Pippa's nuptials. Pippa being Gemma's rather secretive and very business-like older sister who supposedly works for the Ministry or Department for Transport...sure she does. Turns out that Pippa isn't the only one with a secret, no one knew that Gemma had been previously married (GASP). The last person Gemma expected to run into at her sister’s reception was Paul Erikson, the ex-husband. The last thing Gemma expected to do while in London was to find Paul dead in the bookstore she once co-owned with him.

Trafalgar Fine Books, the bookstore that Gemma and Paul owned together is anything but fine, and has become a shop for selling used books. So, is this how Paul found a book that was “the real deal?” That is such an enigmatic statement and sure to create curiosity. Gemma is a curious person regardless of the situation but this one does hit a little close to home. She had loved the charmer once upon a time. Paul wasn’t a bad guy, just not the right guy, so the least that Gemma can do is ask a few innocent questions. Chances are that the local authorities are busy and the information she obtains could be useful even if unwanted. Even Gemma’s boyfriend, police officer Ryan Ashburton, admits that Gemma has a talent for getting people to open up to her. The game is afoot and with Jayne Wilson, the co-owner of the Mrs. Hudson’s Tea Room, as a trusted friend and sleuthing companion. In addition there is also the umbrella wielding Sherlockian, Donald Morris, to add a little muscle on clue seeking outings. Such outings take them from London to Yorkshire, from the old bookstore to tea at the Wolseley.

Gemma has her work cut out for her since she isn’t a local any longer and hasn’t seen Paul in seven years. Suspects are varied and scarce which is both good for the plot but bad for the sleuth. It is most excellent for the reader because you are drawn into the story wondering where the next clue is going to lead Gemma. Speaking of Gemma, she is unlike any other cozy sleuth that I have come across. She has a very logical side much like the great detective. She seems to be the one person (besides Sherlock Holmes) who sees all and deducts everything, so how is it that she didn’t see what a schmuck her two-timing husband was? On the other hand, while she is still quite British with her emotions, she has warmed up a bit since the series starter and her wit is highly entertaining. This is a very good cozy that was a quick read and does well as a stand-alone, much like Ms. Delany’s Tea by the Sea series. If I am not mistaken, gardener Simon from Tea by the Sea made a cameo appearance at Garfield Hall.

Taking the crew back to London for a reconnection with Gemma’s past is a great move. The pacing, voice, and personal connections are as satisfying as always. The mystery itself is a bit more drawn out than necessary, but all in all, a lovely episode in a favorite series.

I received an advance review copy of the title in exchange for an honest review.

It is a credit to Vicki Delaney that she has reached ten books in the series… not many cozy series are so long lasting and still enjoyable ten books in. Vicki has a talent in keeping things fresh. This book finds us once again in London, this time for Gemma’s sister Pippa’s wedding. Gemma runs into her ex-husband on the way out, and then tragically finds him dead the next morning while visiting his bookstore.

This was a quite a case for Gemma, taking her and her American friends all over London, even a jaunt to the countryside. The side plot of the Australian ship was interesting albeit a little confusing (can’t get into that now, that would be a spoiler.)

I appreciate the way the author makes a big city like London feel cozy and the way the cast of characters has grown. Donald is still annoying as always, but at least now we can look at him and say “Oh, Donald” and affectionately shake our heads.

Looking forward to the next book!

This series is so much fun and I love when one of the stories takes place in London. Getting to see Pippa in action is hilarious. I love that her job is like the worst kept secret. I would totally read a series that's just Pippa. I am excited for the next addition in this series and for them to be back in West London.

I always enjoy the "Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mysteries" and each installment is better than the last. Delany always brings charm, humor, and surprises with each new mystery. I've spent the last several books getting to know Gemma and her friends, and now a wrench has been thrown into her world that shakes things up. Her ex-husband is at the core of the mystery which adds just the right amount of complications that bring drama into the story and successfully keep you turning the page to see what happens next. I highly recommend this!

Gemma Doyle and her friends have packed their bags and headed to London for her sister Pippa’s wedding. Waiting for her in the hotel lobby is none other than Gemma’s ex-husband, Paul Erikson. Paul has a rare book he wants her to see—calling it “the real deal”—so Gemma agrees to meet him at their old shop, Trafalgar Fine Books, the following day. But when Gemma arrives, accompanied by Grant, a rare book dealer, they find Paul dead in his office. Paul had been down on his luck, but Gemma never expected this. Had he borrowed money from people he shouldn’t have? And where is the valuable book he was so anxious for Gemma to see? It’s nowhere to be found in the shop. Because of their previous relationship, Gemma feels she owes something to Paul and vows to find his killer.

This is a marvelous cozy series by Vicki Delany. I have read all the previous ones and always look forward to a new installment. Ordinarily taking place in Scotland, this entry takes place in London and gives the reader more insight into Gemma's mysterious sister, Pippa. As Gemma and her friend Jane try to find out what happened to Paul and what happened to the mysterious book, they find out about Paul's past since he and Gemma split. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for granting my request for this book. It was a welcome relief from some of the big nonfiction books I had been reading, but, as always, well written with wonderful descriptions of London and further information on Pippa.

This was a fun, cozy mystery. I love that Gemma is attending Pippa's wedding when this mystery starts, Gemma cannot do anything without stumbling on a mystery. Pippa's job sounds super cool and I want to be her when I grow up! I love that Uncle Arthur could not manage holding down the fort, for the short time Gemma was gone, without multiple things going wrong.

Looking forward to reading the next book in this series when it has been written and published.

Once again Gemma is at the center of a mystery and is bringing her friends and family along to help solve it! Gemma and crew are on the road, well plane actually, to visit London for her sister's wedding, but of course there must be a body for her to stumble across! Another well-crafted mystery with lots of Sherlockisms woven throughout to delight mystery lovers of all sorts! I do highly recommend that you read the books in order to better connect with and get to know the characters, their personalities, their quirks and interpersonal relationships. This will strengthen your connection to the readers as Gemma is a bit different in how she interacts with the characters, so it takes a book or two to better understand her. However, by the time you reach this book, you will also be enthralled with how the mysteries are untangled and the unique personality quirks that the characters possess that help them to see the clues and snag the guilty party! I have to say this has quickly become a favorite series of mine and I look forward to more to come!!!

What a fun romp through London with all of our favorites!!

* Pippa and Grant's wedding!!
* More about Gemma's past that brings about unexpected conversations and consequences.
* SO. MUCH. TEA. ;-)
* The writing in this was, for me, the best its been in some time and that made the overall story even more enjoyable. This book is a perfect example of why I have loved [most] of this series from book 1!!
* That was one excellent, twisty, topsy-turvy mystery that kept me guessing until the end [even though I had wondered about one thing but then brushed it off *eyeroll* because I am apparently a doofus!].
* I am still struggling with the narration for these books. Her British "voice" is superb, but her American "voice" [especially the men] leaves a lot to be desired. Being set in England, there was less American "voices" than normal, so it wasn't as difficult for me as usual, but there was still a struggle anytime anyone who wasn't British was speaking. It is just unpleasant and off-putting for me unfortunately.
* THAT ending. Ohhhhh boy!!

Overall, this was a very enjoyable read and I was left really looking forward to the next one!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Vicki Delany, and Crooked Lane Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I wish I would have noticed this was in a series. It left me a bit confused in places because I was missing the back story. Had I had previous exposure to this world, I would have had a better time with the story.

The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime is the tenth! in this series by Vicki Delany. The books star Gemma Doyle, shared owner of a Sherlockian book store. And it’s a wonderful followup to the fifth book, There’s a Murder Afoot.

In that previous volume, Gemma and her friends go to London for a conference, where we meet her older sister Pippa, who does something mysterious for the government and always looks beautifully turned out in power suits. In this newest book, it’s back to London for Pippa’s wedding!

Also attending are Gemma’s boyfriend Ryan, her best friend Jayne Wilson, Jayne’s boyfriend Andy, and Gemma’s customer Donald, a dyed-in-the-wool Sherlockian. Unfortunately, part of Gemma’s English past rears its ugly head: her ex-husband Paul tries to get her attention, only to turn up dead.

In between tourist visits, shopping (Gemma has the worst luck with airplane luggage processes), and catching up with family members (her mother’s second cousin once removed is the Earl of Ramshaw, who has opened the family pile to the public), Gemma manages to find out exactly what happened and why, which involves exploring her ex’s business and love life.

It’s a nice twisty mystery in a wonderful setting with plenty of humor and excitement.

How is it possible that I enjoy this series so much when I can’t stand Gemma?!!! She comes off as obnoxious, overly abrasive and unfeeling. I get that this is supposed to be like Sherlock Holmes (who I am not a fan of either), but she is so unlikeable. Fortunately, the setting of the quaint New England town, or in this case, London, the secondary characters, and the mysteries themselves, carry this series for me. Each mystery is well plotted and has just enough clues to keep you guessing to the very end. Likewise, the other characters draw you in with their charm and eccentricities, making the series more appealing.

I received a copy from #NetGalley for an honest review.

The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime is the tenth book in Vicki Delany’s Sherlock Holmes Bookshop mystery series. In this story we find Gemma Doyle, her boyfriend Detective Ryan Ashburton, her business partner Jayne Wilson and her fiancé Andy Whitehall, and friend Donald Morris in London to attend Gemma’s sister Pippa’s wedding to West London, MA transplant Grant Thompson.

Exhausted from a day of travel, shopping to replace her clothes for the wedding when her luggage is lost, and jet lag from getting no rest due to her shopping trip, Gemma leaves the hotel wedding venue for her parents’ home to get some rest. On her way through the lobby she is accosted by her ex husband Paul Erickson wanting to talk to her about the worth of something he has found. She puts him off saying they will come to his shop the next day, only problem is Paul will no longer be breathing when she arrives.

This story takes Gemma and her friends through London, cross country to York, and extremely close to an international incident. Again, a well woven mystery with twists until the end and a colorful cast of characters to engage the audience throughout the story. I very much enjoyed this book and I do recommend it!

This book was so good! The story moves fast, the characters were compelling, and the mystery was challenging. I liked Pippa a lot. I had a lot of fun reading this book. I haven't read the other books in the series, nor do I don't think it is necessary to read them, but you can understand the characters better if you do. Donald provided comedic relief throughout the story the way he was with facts about his favourite fictional sleuth and his author. The reactions of those around him, after spending hours listening to his ramblings, made me laugh throughout the book, as did descriptions of his manner of dressing while in London. I really enjoyed The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime. If someone likes mysteries and amateur sleuths, this is the perfect book.

Vicki Delany takes the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop mysteries to England in The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime. Genna Doyle and her friends and hamily are in England for the wedding of her sister Pippa, who is a problem solver for the government in a department no one knows. Gemma meets her divorced former husband at the wedding and is asked to meet him at his bookstore. She does go and finds him murdered. Whodunit?
Blackmail, multiple suspects and high society. What could go wrong? Read and enjoy.