Author Vicki Delaney Series Feature


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A Curious Incident: A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery is the sixth book in Vicki Delany's cozy mystery series, featuring Gemma Doyle, who runs a Sherlock Holmes-themed bookshop in West London, Massachusetts. In this installment, Gemma is drawn into a murder investigation when a young girl, Lauren Tierney, asks her to prove her mother's innocence after she's accused of killing a garden club rival. The plot involves garden club rivalries, secrets, and Sherlockian clues, satisfying fans of cozy mysteries and Holmes buffs alike. 

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Author: Vicki Delany

Series: Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mysteries, Book #6

Protagonist: Gemma Doyle, owner of the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop

Plot: Gemma's dog helps find a missing kitten, leading to a request from the kitten's owner, Lauren, to clear her mother's name in a murder case.

Genre: Cozy mystery, amateur sleuth

Publication Date: January 12, 2021

Publisher: Crooked Lan 







Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Series

What people are saying about the books:

“I enjoyed every well-crafted word of this Sherlock Holmes infused tale. A must read for lovers of all things Sherlock Holmes.”
—Jenn McKinlay, NYT and USA Today bestselling author of Better Late Than Never

“Vicki Delany is one of my favorite mystery authors and with Elementary, She Read, she has outdone herself. This first book in her intriguing new series features Gemma Doyle, a wonderfully appealing protagonist who runs the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop and Emporium, where delightfully quirky characters and fascinating old books flourish. I loved everything about this story! The Cape Cod setting was enchanting and the intricate mystery kept me turning pages late into the night. Easily one of the best new mystery series on the market.”
—Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author of the Bibliophile mysteries

“A delight, fast, fun, and full of Sherlockian lore. Cheers for a charming, intelligent heroine as observant as The Great Detective himself.”
—Carolyn Hart, New York Times bestselling author

“Each new entry in this series has been better than the last.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Well-plotted… Delany’s liberal sprinkling of references to real pastiche novels and reference books makes this cozy a treat for Holmes buffs.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Delightful…sure to please fans of Holmes pastiches and bookstore mysteries.”
—Library Journal

Where to buy them: A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery (penguinrandomhouse.com)


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