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A Scandal in Scarlet: A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery Hardcover – November 13, 2018

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Gemma and Jayne donate their time to raise money for the rebuilding of a burned out museum—but a killer wants a piece of the auction—in this fourth Sherlock Holmes Bookshop mystery

Walking her dog Violet late one night, Gemma Doyle, owner of the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop, acts quickly when she smells smoke outside the West London Museum. Fortunately, no one is inside, but it’s too late to save the museum’s priceless collection of furniture, and damage to the historic house is extensive. Baker Street’s shop owners come together to hold an afternoon auction tea to raise funds to rebuild, and Great Uncle Arthur Doyle offers a signed first edition of 
The Valley of Fear

Cape Cod’s cognoscenti files into Mrs. Hudson’s Tea Room, owned by Gemma’s best friend, Jayne Wilson. Excitement fills the air (along with the aromas of Jayne’s delightful scones, of course). But the auction never happens. Before the gavel can fall, museum board chair Kathy Lamb is found dead in the back room. Wrapped tightly around her neck is a long rope of decorative knotted tea cups—a gift item that Jayne sells at Mrs. Hudson’s. Gemma’s boyfriend in blue, Ryan Ashburton, arrives on the scene with Detective Louise Estrada. But the suspect list is long, and the case far from elementary. Does Kathy’s killing have any relation to a mysterious death of seven years ago? 

Gemma has no intention of getting involved in the investigation, but when fellow shopkeeper Maureen finds herself the prime suspect she begs Gemma for her help. Ryan knows Gemma’s methods and he isn’t happy when she gets entangled in another mystery. But with so many suspects and so few clues, her deductive prowess will prove invaluable in 
A Scandal in Scarlet, Vicki Delany’s shrewdly plotted fourth Sherlock Holmes Bookshop mystery.

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Praise for A Scandal in Scarlet:
“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

“Gemma is a delightful sleuth, and the tidbits of Sherlockiana will engage both cozy fans and Holmes devotees.”
Booklist

“Suggest for fans who enjoy humor in the Sherlock Holmes pastiches or readers of Carolyn Hart’s ‘Death on Demand’ mysteries.”
Library Journal

“These books are so much fun and so well-done, it is clear that Delany is in love with her characters as much as her die-hard fans are.”
Suspense Magazine

"Fairly light with plenty of danger and intrigue...Another Sherlock Holmes-inspired treat with a delightful sleuth, deductions, and danger."
Manhattan Book Review

Praise for the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop mysteries:
“A great one!...As always with this series, the story is rich with everything from history to scenery to sarcasm, with even the feline stealing a scene or two along the way.”
Suspense Magazine on The Cat of the Baskervilles

“A pure treat for dedicated mystery buffs by a true master of the genre.”
Midwest Book Review on The Cat of the Baskervilles

“Delightful...sure to please fans of Holmes pastiches and bookstore mysteries.”
Library Journal on Body on Baker Street

“A twisty plot and an engaging main character. This series will appeal both to cozy readers and to Holmesians.”
Booklist on Body on Baker Street

“A light-hearted and delightful romp...A perfect novel to read to while away a rainy afternoon with a cup of tea or to keep you company on vacation.”
Seattle Book Review, five-star review on Body on Baker Street

“A perplexing mystery with a refreshingly intelligent and witty amateur sleuth, 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 on Elementary, She Read

“Vicki Delany is one of my favorite mystery authors...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 Fixer-Upper mysteries and the Bibliophile mysteries on Elementary, She Read

Elementary, She Read is 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 of Walking on My Grave

“I defy anyone to read this book and not fall in love with the uber-observant Gemma Doyle...The best new cozy series of the year.”
—Laura DiSilverio, bestselling author of the Readaholics Book Club mysteries and the award-winning
The Reckoning Stones on Elementary, She Read

“Huzzah for Vicki Delany who’s created vivid characters, a setting that will whet the appetite of mystery readers, and a who-dun-it well worth investigating.”
—Kylie Logan, nationally bestselling author of
Gone with the Twins on Elementary, She Read

About the Author

Vicki Delany is a national bestseller in the US and one of Canada’s most prolific and varied crime writers. A former computer programmer and systems analyst, Vicki lives and writes in bucolic Prince Edward County, Ontario. She is the past president of the Crime Writers of Canada. This is her fourth Sherlock Holmes Bookshop mystery.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crooked Lane Books (November 13, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1683317904
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1683317906
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.7 x 1.02 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Vicki Delany is one of Canada’s most prolific and varied crime writers and a national bestseller in the U.S. She has written more than forty books: clever cozies to Gothic thrillers to gritty police procedurals, to historical fiction and novellas for adult literacy. She is currently writing four cozy mystery series: the Year Round Christmas books for Crooked Lane, the Tea by the Sea mysteries for Kensington, the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop series for Crooked Lane Books, and the Lighthouse Library series (as Eva Gates) for Crooked Lane.

Vicki is a past president of the Crime Writers of Canada and co-founder and organizer of the Women Killing It Crime Writing Festival. Her work has been nominated for the Derringer, the Bony Blithe, the Ontario Library Association Golden Oak, and the Arthur Ellis Awards.

Vicki is the recipient of the 2019 Derrick Murdoch Award for contributions to Canadian crime writing. She lives in Prince Edward County, Ontario.

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Scandal in Scarlet
5 Stars
Scandal in Scarlet
Dollycas’s ThoughtsGemma Doyle owns the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop on Baker Street in West London Massachusetts. While out walking her dog, Violet one evening outside of the West London Museum she smells smoke. The fire department arrives and saves most of the house but the furnishings and collectibles are destroyed. To rebuild and refurnish the Scarlet House an auction and tea is held at Mrs. Hudson’s Tea Room with prizes donated by the Baker’s Street shopkeepers and other friends of the museum.After the tea service ends the auction is set to start everything comes to a halt when museum board chair and auctioneer Kathy Lamb is found dead in the storeroom. Police arrive to an entire room of suspects including the deceased ex-husband and his new wife. One of the shopkeepers, Maureen MacGregor, is pegged as the prime suspect though because of a verbal altercation with Kathy prior to the start of the tea that was witnessed by everyone. She has asked Gemma to help prove her innocence. This doesn’t make her boyfriend, Detective Ryan Ashburton, or his partner Detective Louise Estrada happy but with the vast array of suspects, her insights could be helpful.Gemma Doyle is a fantastic protagonist. She has a keen sense of observation, is smart and independent, and speaks her mind, sometimes to her own detriment. She may be viewed as a little harsh but by this fourth book in the series, she is softening a bit. I think we have the good detective to thank for that. He has learned she can be helpful in solving his cases because she sees and picks up on things other people don’t. Her friend Jayne is the perfect Watson to her Sherlock. Gemma sometimes forges ahead quickly while Jayne does her best to keep Gemma out of trouble. Gemma has a unique assistant in Ashleigh that frees her up and gives her plenty of time to sleuth out clue after clue.The author has written a very complicated mystery. The deceased wasn’t well-liked and at times was as subtle as a bulldozer when it came to the changes she wanted to make at Scarlet House. Hence, the plethora of suspects. The investigation takes Gemma and Jayne from one end of Baker Street to the other and visiting not one but two yacht clubs. The current mystery may have ties to an old cold case which brings even more intrigue to the story. I was totally kept guessing until the very end and then wanted to kick myself. The K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid) theory totally applied in this case and I missed the clues completely.The Sherlock Holmes Bookshop and Emporium and the attached Mrs. Hudson’s Tea Room sounds like a fabulous place to visit for Sherlock Holmes lovers. Gemma carries several book titles and all types of memorabilia related to all the versions that have evolved over the years. Someone is always taking a new twist on the famous fictional detective and his sidekick.A Scandal in Scarlet is an excellent addition to this series. As a fan of the Basil Rathbone Holmes portrayal and a fan of Vicki Delany, I don’t know how I got so far behind on this series but I am working to rectify that now. I hope to read and review There’s A Murder Afoot and A Curious Incident soon.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2023
Not done yet. Will have mysterious ending.
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2020
Wasn't sure when I started this series if I would continue past the first one, because the main character is a little bit of a know it all. But she grows on you and the mysteries are satisfying to work through.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023
Builds nicely on prior books. Keeps you guessing until the final chapter. It would make a nice Hallmark mystery series
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2019
This case had me baffled for sure! I really had no idea who the killer was, but I wasn't shocked when I found out who it was, (as in, it figures). The showdown and subsequent boat chase was pretty awesome and exciting. I liked how Gemma and her friends had a little wrap-up session at the very end of the book in the form of a summer picnic. Gemma and Ryan are in a very good place now, so I hope that continues, because even Jayne noticed how happy Gemma had been. It was fun that Uncle Arthur was actually somewhat present in this book instead of being just a text. It reminds me of Charlie from Charlie's Angels how he was never seen. Uncle Arthur was actually not seen in the book, but he was on land and back at his home at one point. Anxiously awaiting the next in this series!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2020
In this Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery, Gemma Doyle once again gets involved in murder that starts at a charity auction. There are quite a few possible suspects. Her grumpy cat, Moriarty, plays an important role in the plot. Money has a lot to do with the actions of many characters. It is sad that many families, in real, are torn apart by financial issues.
Vicki Delany has become one of my favorite cozy mystery authors.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2020
I bought this book in paperback along with book 1 and 3. The size of this paperback copy including the print, is much smaller than the other books in the series. Disappointed. Amazon graciously gave me a refund.
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2019
What a great book! This is the first book in this series that I have read, but I will go back and start reading the first one ASAP! The author has written a solid mystery. The book flows well and is easy to read. Her storylines are logical and so very interesting that you don’t want to put the book down. Gemma is such a wonderful main character. She is bright, observant, logical and has a great sense for understanding people. The settings are described so beautifully that I felt like I was there. If you like a mystery with a strong female lead, a lovely New England setting and a great surprise ending, then you will love this book. I was provided an advance copy of this book and voluntarily wrote an unbiased review.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2019
.....in the form of amateur sleigh Gemma Doyle! This adventure finds Gemma, Jayne, Ryan, Louise and Moriarty on the trail of the person or persons, who murdered two women - one was connected to the local historical society and one to a local yacht club. The connection between the two is they were both married, at different times, to the same man.

I enjoy Gemma"s dry wit and the methodical manner in which she makes her deductions. The supporting characters bring humor, romance and add to the fun to the books. A solid five stars for this installment of the series!
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J. Osborne
3.0 out of 5 stars Very slow to start
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2021
Being a fan of another Vicki Delany series, it is possible I had too high an expectation of this novel. I found it extremely slow in the beginning and almost gave up. However, I stayed with it and, from about the fourth chapter, it picked up more pace and from then on was quite enjoyable. Nevertheless, only feel able to give it 3 Stars because of that ponderous start.