Devi Nair
Vicki Delaney always—always—ALWAYS manages to surprise and delight me! Gemma Doyle is, as ever, brilliant. In this installment, Jayne is looking forward to her upcoming wedding to Andy. The setting this time feels extra intimate — a close circle of wedding guests, all corralled together for Jayne’s birthday dinner in what should have been a picture-perfect week. And for Holmes aficionados, here’s an irresistible bit: Jayne’s birthday falls on January 6th, the very same day celebrated as Sherlock Holmes’s own birthday. It’s these sorts of playful details that make this series such a treat for mystery lovers.
But the evening takes a shocking turn when Gemma discovers a body. Even worse, Andy becomes the prime suspect—giving Gemma an urgent and deeply personal reason to investigate. Saving Jayne’s wedding might just depend on solving this murder in time.
The friendship between Jayne and Gemma is the soul of this book: those quiet, heartfelt moments had me misty-eyed. I adore Gemma, her sharp curiosity, her quick-thinking mind, and the way she channels Sherlock Holmes himself. Delany’s nod to Sherlock, especially with the birthday tie-in, is pure genius, making Gemma a sleuth Holmes fans will cherish. The pacing sings, and the cozy chaos is irresistible.
I had the privilege of reading an ARC, and I can confidently say this is one to add to your TBR right now. The Devil in the Details releases January 6, 2026—don’t forget to place a pre-order. It’s so worth it.
Originally posted at viewsshewrites.wordpress.com.
Vicki Delaney always—always—ALWAYS manages to surprise and delight me! Gemma Doyle is, as ever, brilliant. In this installment, Jayne is looking forward to her upcoming wedding to Andy. The setting this time feels extra intimate — a close circle of wedding guests, all corralled together for Jayne’s birthday dinner in what should have been a picture-perfect week. And for Holmes aficionados, here’s an irresistible bit: Jayne’s birthday falls on January 6th, the very same day celebrated as Sherlock Holmes’s own birthday. It’s these sorts of playful details that make this series such a treat for mystery lovers.
But the evening takes a shocking turn when Gemma discovers a body. Even worse, Andy becomes the prime suspect—giving Gemma an urgent and deeply personal reason to investigate. Saving Jayne’s wedding might just depend on solving this murder in time.
The friendship between Jayne and Gemma is the soul of this book: those quiet, heartfelt moments had me misty-eyed. I adore Gemma, her sharp curiosity, her quick-thinking mind, and the way she channels Sherlock Holmes himself. Delany’s nod to Sherlock, especially with the birthday tie-in, is pure genius, making Gemma a sleuth Holmes fans will cherish. The pacing sings, and the cozy chaos is irresistible.
I had the privilege of reading an ARC, and I can confidently say this is one to add to your TBR right now. The Devil in the Details releases January 6, 2026—don’t forget to place a pre-order. It’s so worth it.
Originally posted at viewsshewrites.wordpress.com.