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5.0
The Partridge in a Pearl Tree: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/13/2020
This story was about the disappearance of the valuable Partridge in a Pearl Tree crown from a Cathedral. Holmes and Watson accept the case and go to investigate. The story’s ending is very touching, but the mystery itself wasn’t all that intriguing. Plus it was much longer than was necessary.
Two Turtle Doves: ⭐️⭐️
12/14/2020
This story was about the disappearance of Mr. Roise’s painting, known as the Two Turtle Doves. It was promising at the beginning, but the story wasn’t the best. The ending was funny and cute, but sort of disappointing. There was no big reveal and capture of the criminal. Perhaps I shouldn’t give it only 2 stars
for that, but I adore the dramatic Holmesian deductions and revelations.
Three French Henchmen: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/15/2020
FIVE STARS! This story was great! There are a lot of books about what Sherlock was doing during “The great hiatus” (when he was pretending to be dead) but not so many about Watson! In this story, Watson looks back on a Christmas before Sherlock returned and before Mary died. Watson and his wife are being threatened by three French henchmen (of a certain colonel!) for ruining Professor Moriarty’s reputation. Mycroft helps them to evade danger and at the end, there is a note from one of Mycroft’s spy’s saying that he delivered the funds to “Sigerson”!!!!!!!!!!!! EAK!!!! *unintelligible fangirl shrieking**faints from happiness*
The Four Calling Birds:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/16/2020
This story was about the murder of Mr. Samuelson. Holmes and Watson are called on by the American embassy to prove that a group of American singers are innocent. A used by Mr. Samuelson’s wife,
they have a tough case against them. Great mystery, a bit short though.
Five Golden Rings:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/17/2020
This story was about the theft of five giant golden Olympic rings. Meant as a Christmas gift to the King of Belgium from the King of England, the rings have been made to commemorate the Olympic Games as well as peace and friendship between the two countries. When they are stolen, Holmes is once again called upon to solve the case. Now retired and living on the Sussex Downs, Holmes is visiting with Watson for the first time since the war ended. Together once again, the duo heads off to solve the case. This story was really lovely! Holmes and Watson’s friendship is adorable and they talk a lot about the late (at least in this story) Inspector Lestrade.
Six Geese at a Gander(Aka The Case of the Foul Fowl):⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/18/2020
In the story, Holmes is consulted by a confused man whose geese seem to have been replaced. He is desperate for Holmes’s help since the Prince and Princess are due to visit him on Christmas Eve, and everything must be safe. The plot thickens as Holmes and Watson uncover a dead body as well as a murder plot against one of the royal guests. The stakes have never been higher, or, as Holmes would put it, “We are up against one of the oldest and most dangerous of motives there is, Doctor. A woman scorned.” This story was GREAT! I love a good mystery/drama and this did not disappoint! Five well-earned stars!
The Seventh Swann:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/19/2020
Lord Swann’s son Seamus (Who will become the seventh Lord Swann) has disappeared while away on business. There is no evidence of foul play but they are still concerned. Holmes and Watson go looking for the rouge son and find some Christmas cheer along the way. This story had some sweet moments for Watson (Particularly about getting over Mary) but the solution to the mystery was a bit disappointing.
The Eighth Milkmaid:⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/20/2020
Holmes and Watson are invited by one of Holmes’s old professors to come to stay for Christmas. There isn’t really a mystery but Holmes helps a father reunite with the daughter he never knew he had.
The Ninth Ladyship at the Dance:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/21/2020
Holmes and Watson are invited to a royal ball and are each allowed to bring a guest. Holmes and Watson bring Mycroft and Marry respectively, and together the four of them uncover a plot to murder the princess. To be honest, I was a bit skeptical at the beginning of this story, but it was really good, and Mrs. Hudson had a really sweet moment to shine.
The Tenth Lord Leaping: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/22/2020
Lady Dunbar consults Holmes about her son Aurthur who after acting very peculiarly, has disappeared. With a possible scandal on their hands, Holmes and Watson must proceed with caution to protect not only the Dunbar family but the Forcastles as well. This story had a lot of potential, but the end was a bit disappointing, so only three stars.
The Eleven Pipe Problem:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/23/2020
One of Holmes’s old college friends, who now works for the police, calls upon him to help solve a case. There have been multiple thefts during funerals. The public is outraged that anyone could do such a thing to a grieving family and that the police haven’t done anything about it. Holmes and Watson head to Scotland to try and solve the case before another mourning family is robbed. This story was quite good! We got to meet a few of Watson’s relatives, and the banter between Holmes and Watson was very funny and heartwarming.
The Twelfth Drumming:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/24/2020
Mr. James Smith calls upon Holmes and Watson to help solve the case of his client, Mr. Carlton. However, there is one problem: Mr. Carlton is dead. And he wants Holmes to solve his murder. Holmes and Watson set off to visit the late Mr. Carltons home, but everything is not as it seems... This story was AMAZING! A great way to wrap up this book. FIVE STARS!
12/13/2020
This story was about the disappearance of the valuable Partridge in a Pearl Tree crown from a Cathedral. Holmes and Watson accept the case and go to investigate. The story’s ending is very touching, but the mystery itself wasn’t all that intriguing. Plus it was much longer than was necessary.
Two Turtle Doves: ⭐️⭐️
12/14/2020
This story was about the disappearance of Mr. Roise’s painting, known as the Two Turtle Doves. It was promising at the beginning, but the story wasn’t the best. The ending was funny and cute, but sort of disappointing. There was no big reveal and capture of the criminal. Perhaps I shouldn’t give it only 2 stars
for that, but I adore the dramatic Holmesian deductions and revelations.
Three French Henchmen: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/15/2020
FIVE STARS! This story was great! There are a lot of books about what Sherlock was doing during “The great hiatus” (when he was pretending to be dead) but not so many about Watson! In this story, Watson looks back on a Christmas before Sherlock returned and before Mary died. Watson and his wife are being threatened by three French henchmen (of a certain colonel!) for ruining Professor Moriarty’s reputation. Mycroft helps them to evade danger and at the end, there is a note from one of Mycroft’s spy’s saying that he delivered the funds to “Sigerson”!!!!!!!!!!!! EAK!!!! *unintelligible fangirl shrieking**faints from happiness*
The Four Calling Birds:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/16/2020
This story was about the murder of Mr. Samuelson. Holmes and Watson are called on by the American embassy to prove that a group of American singers are innocent. A used by Mr. Samuelson’s wife,
they have a tough case against them. Great mystery, a bit short though.
Five Golden Rings:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/17/2020
This story was about the theft of five giant golden Olympic rings. Meant as a Christmas gift to the King of Belgium from the King of England, the rings have been made to commemorate the Olympic Games as well as peace and friendship between the two countries. When they are stolen, Holmes is once again called upon to solve the case. Now retired and living on the Sussex Downs, Holmes is visiting with Watson for the first time since the war ended. Together once again, the duo heads off to solve the case. This story was really lovely! Holmes and Watson’s friendship is adorable and they talk a lot about the late (at least in this story) Inspector Lestrade.
Six Geese at a Gander(Aka The Case of the Foul Fowl):⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/18/2020
In the story, Holmes is consulted by a confused man whose geese seem to have been replaced. He is desperate for Holmes’s help since the Prince and Princess are due to visit him on Christmas Eve, and everything must be safe. The plot thickens as Holmes and Watson uncover a dead body as well as a murder plot against one of the royal guests. The stakes have never been higher, or, as Holmes would put it, “We are up against one of the oldest and most dangerous of motives there is, Doctor. A woman scorned.” This story was GREAT! I love a good mystery/drama and this did not disappoint! Five well-earned stars!
The Seventh Swann:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/19/2020
Lord Swann’s son Seamus (Who will become the seventh Lord Swann) has disappeared while away on business. There is no evidence of foul play but they are still concerned. Holmes and Watson go looking for the rouge son and find some Christmas cheer along the way. This story had some sweet moments for Watson (Particularly about getting over Mary) but the solution to the mystery was a bit disappointing.
The Eighth Milkmaid:⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/20/2020
Holmes and Watson are invited by one of Holmes’s old professors to come to stay for Christmas. There isn’t really a mystery but Holmes helps a father reunite with the daughter he never knew he had.
The Ninth Ladyship at the Dance:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/21/2020
Holmes and Watson are invited to a royal ball and are each allowed to bring a guest. Holmes and Watson bring Mycroft and Marry respectively, and together the four of them uncover a plot to murder the princess. To be honest, I was a bit skeptical at the beginning of this story, but it was really good, and Mrs. Hudson had a really sweet moment to shine.
The Tenth Lord Leaping: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/22/2020
Lady Dunbar consults Holmes about her son Aurthur who after acting very peculiarly, has disappeared. With a possible scandal on their hands, Holmes and Watson must proceed with caution to protect not only the Dunbar family but the Forcastles as well. This story had a lot of potential, but the end was a bit disappointing, so only three stars.
The Eleven Pipe Problem:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/23/2020
One of Holmes’s old college friends, who now works for the police, calls upon him to help solve a case. There have been multiple thefts during funerals. The public is outraged that anyone could do such a thing to a grieving family and that the police haven’t done anything about it. Holmes and Watson head to Scotland to try and solve the case before another mourning family is robbed. This story was quite good! We got to meet a few of Watson’s relatives, and the banter between Holmes and Watson was very funny and heartwarming.
The Twelfth Drumming:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
12/24/2020
Mr. James Smith calls upon Holmes and Watson to help solve the case of his client, Mr. Carlton. However, there is one problem: Mr. Carlton is dead. And he wants Holmes to solve his murder. Holmes and Watson set off to visit the late Mr. Carltons home, but everything is not as it seems... This story was AMAZING! A great way to wrap up this book. FIVE STARS!
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