The seventh installment in a "fast, fun" cozy mystery series "full of
Sherlockian lore" and starring "a charming, intelligent heroine as
observant as The Great Detective Himself" (Carolyn Hart, New York
Times-bestselling author)
Sherlockian bookshop manager and frequent amateur sleuth Gemma Doyle
is back on the case when a poisoned dart ends in demise . . .
It's a crisp, early October weekend, and business is slowing down as
fall descends at 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.
As the chosen caterers, Jayne Wilson and Gemma Doyle get to work
preparing lavish meals and setting up Sherlockian books and props for
entertainment. Meanwhile, 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.