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Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery #7.7
Christmas at Baskerville Hall
A heartwarming Christmas adventure with a touch of suspense.
When Sir Henry Baskerville, now happily married, invites Sherlock Holmes to that infamous baronial mansion in darkest Devonshire for a family holiday, the entire Baker Street team accepts his invitation. But Sir Henry has an ulterior motive and the powers of evil are at work. This visit will not proceed as Sherlock and Lucy expected.
When Sir Henry Baskerville, now happily married, invites Sherlock Holmes to that infamous baronial mansion in darkest Devonshire for a family holiday, the entire Baker Street team accepts his invitation. But Sir Henry has an ulterior motive and the powers of evil are at work. This visit will not proceed as Sherlock and Lucy expected.
111 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 29, 2019
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Anna Elliott
82 books430 followersAnna Elliott is an author of historical fiction and fantasy. She enjoys stories about strong women, and loves exploring the multitude of ways women can find their unique strengths. She was delighted to lend a hand with the Sherlock & Lucy series, and thrilled to continue a new spin-off series featuring Becky and Flynn. Her first series, the Twilight of Avalon trilogy, is a retelling of the Trystan & Isolde legend. She wrote her second series, The Pride & Prejudice Chronicles , chiefly to satisfy her own curiosity about what might have happened to Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, and all the other wonderful cast of characters after the official end of Jane Austen’s classic work.
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December 7, 2019
Ten years have passed since the events at Baskerville Hall, but Sir Henry, now happily married, needs the advise of Sherlock, and invites all the Baker Street team for Christmas. What intrigues await them.
An enjoyable and well-written novella
An enjoyable and well-written novella
June 11, 2025
Another good book, well read on Audible.
December 15, 2019
I really enjoyed this short suspense story. Great build up. Enough character background to read as a standalone, though I expect the series to be just as engaging.
November 9, 2022
Good short story
This was a good short story to read. Good plot and fun getting to know the characters better. Look forward to the next one
This was a good short story to read. Good plot and fun getting to know the characters better. Look forward to the next one
November 18, 2023
I'm entering my "Christmas" book era (if you know me, by now you know that I LOVE seasonal books, even when they're out of season). I also love Sherlock Holmes, and I've been meaning to give some "new" Sherlock books a chance. This one jumped out at me, since it combined several interests. It was a short little book, but I did enjoy it. The POV was a bit hard to follow in places, but overall I enjoyed it. I can definitely see myself looking at other books in this series.
December 2, 2019
A very good book!!
I love Sherlock Holmes books and Christmas at Baskervill Hall with Watson. and Sherlock' daughter Lucy (who knew he had a daughter?) is a refreshing take on the original Sherlock stories. It's a well written story , I wish it were longer things happened rapidly without a lot of detail. But for a true Holme's and Watson fan it is well worth reading.This father/daughter team of writers mailed it!
I love Sherlock Holmes books and Christmas at Baskervill Hall with Watson. and Sherlock' daughter Lucy (who knew he had a daughter?) is a refreshing take on the original Sherlock stories. It's a well written story , I wish it were longer things happened rapidly without a lot of detail. But for a true Holme's and Watson fan it is well worth reading.This father/daughter team of writers mailed it!
December 18, 2022
Christmas at Baskerville Hall
This is a novel in the Sherlock and Lucy series. A return to Baskerville Hall on Dartmoor finds Holmes and company drawn into a double murder and a a nefarious plot as someone is has awakened memories of the notorious hound.
There is one glaring error, when Lucy confronts Laura Lyons Mrs Lyons refers to Lady Baskerville’s husband as “Sir Charles “ he is in fact Sir Henry.
This is a novel in the Sherlock and Lucy series. A return to Baskerville Hall on Dartmoor finds Holmes and company drawn into a double murder and a a nefarious plot as someone is has awakened memories of the notorious hound.
There is one glaring error, when Lucy confronts Laura Lyons Mrs Lyons refers to Lady Baskerville’s husband as “Sir Charles “ he is in fact Sir Henry.
December 23, 2022
This is a short story in a larger series in which, in addition to the regulars we are so familiar with, Sherlock Holmes has a daughter, Lucy James. She's married to a young policeman, called Jack, who has a ten-year-old sister, Becky, for whom they are apparently responsible. (This is the first and so far only story in the series that I've read.) They also have a large dog, a mastiff called Prince.
This entire found-family group has received an invitation to Baskerville Hall for Christmas, ten years after the events of "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Sir Henry has been married to Beryl, the former Mrs. Stapleton, for eight yeas, and they have a five-year-old son, Hugo. Lady Baskerville is pregnant again, and due right around Christmas.
It will not be a surprise to the reader that Sir Henry greets them with unexpected news--the night before, prominent local citizen and solicitor, Sir Vincent Percival, had visited Baskerville Hall. In the morning, Sir Henry found Sir Vincent's body on the road into the village, and further down the road, the body of his driver, John Hornsby. The horse returned the carriage to the village on its own.
The two men's throats had been torn out, very reminiscent of the events of ten years previously.
The chapters are narrated alternately by Lucy and Watson, and Lucy and Holmes each find evidence critical to the successful resolution of the case. Watson and Holmes seem to me to be faithful to what Doyle intended, as well as Sir Henry. Lucy is a well-drawn character, and she and Jack fit very well into the Holmesian world.
A satisfying, enjoyable mystery short story. Recommended.
I bought this book.
This entire found-family group has received an invitation to Baskerville Hall for Christmas, ten years after the events of "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Sir Henry has been married to Beryl, the former Mrs. Stapleton, for eight yeas, and they have a five-year-old son, Hugo. Lady Baskerville is pregnant again, and due right around Christmas.
It will not be a surprise to the reader that Sir Henry greets them with unexpected news--the night before, prominent local citizen and solicitor, Sir Vincent Percival, had visited Baskerville Hall. In the morning, Sir Henry found Sir Vincent's body on the road into the village, and further down the road, the body of his driver, John Hornsby. The horse returned the carriage to the village on its own.
The two men's throats had been torn out, very reminiscent of the events of ten years previously.
The chapters are narrated alternately by Lucy and Watson, and Lucy and Holmes each find evidence critical to the successful resolution of the case. Watson and Holmes seem to me to be faithful to what Doyle intended, as well as Sir Henry. Lucy is a well-drawn character, and she and Jack fit very well into the Holmesian world.
A satisfying, enjoyable mystery short story. Recommended.
I bought this book.
May 24, 2022
( Format : Audiobook )
"A fair wicked piece of work, tben."
Invited to Baskerville Hall for Chrismas several years after the successful conclusion of the Hound case, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson arrive on the day before Christmas Eve, together with Lucy, Beckie, Jack and Prince the dog tponly to learn of a new murder case. With two men dead, the investigation begins.
An intriguing little detective story sadly spoiled by one of the two narrators who alternated the reading chapter by chapter. Whilst Simon Pebble was excellent in his performance further enhancing the period feel to the story.and deserving a 5 star.rating, Wendy Fremont King was truly terrible. Her reading was too slow in pace, her accents ludicrous and voices irritatingly awful, all performed with an interrogattve up turn of sentence endings which almost brought my listening to an end. Why.there was, anyway, a need for two narrators unless it was an attempt to distance these stories from the original Conan Doyle diaries of Dr.Watson, I do not understand.
This is the first of the Holmes and Lucy books that I have read and, whilst I very much look forward to more, I fervently hope that Ms.Fremont King is not narrating
"A fair wicked piece of work, tben."
Invited to Baskerville Hall for Chrismas several years after the successful conclusion of the Hound case, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson arrive on the day before Christmas Eve, together with Lucy, Beckie, Jack and Prince the dog tponly to learn of a new murder case. With two men dead, the investigation begins.
An intriguing little detective story sadly spoiled by one of the two narrators who alternated the reading chapter by chapter. Whilst Simon Pebble was excellent in his performance further enhancing the period feel to the story.and deserving a 5 star.rating, Wendy Fremont King was truly terrible. Her reading was too slow in pace, her accents ludicrous and voices irritatingly awful, all performed with an interrogattve up turn of sentence endings which almost brought my listening to an end. Why.there was, anyway, a need for two narrators unless it was an attempt to distance these stories from the original Conan Doyle diaries of Dr.Watson, I do not understand.
This is the first of the Holmes and Lucy books that I have read and, whilst I very much look forward to more, I fervently hope that Ms.Fremont King is not narrating
April 15, 2024
Just reading the title, “Christmas at Baskerville Hall,” evokes mixed feelings of Christmas happiness and a certain dread from the spectral hound from Doyle’s Canon. Ten years have passed since the events at Baskerville Hall. Sir Henry Baskerville, now happily married, invites Sherlock Holmes to that infamous baronial mansion in darkest Devonshire for a family holiday, the entire Baker Street team accepts his invitation. But Sir Henry has an ulterior motive.
The novella “Christmas at Baskerville Hall” is a well written short story. As about any short story, I wish it were longer as things happened rapidly without a lot of detail. But for a true Holmes and Watson fan, it is well worth reading. The series’ father and daughter team of writers ~ Charles Veley and Anna Elliott ~ nailed it! In this series, Sherlock Holmes has a daughter, Lucy James. She is married to Jack a young policeman, who has a ten-year-old sister, Becky. Now it appears that the infamous great hound was back. A rich solicitor and his driver had both been found with their throats ripped out. So does the Curse of the Baskervilles Live On?
The novella “Christmas at Baskerville Hall” is a well written short story. As about any short story, I wish it were longer as things happened rapidly without a lot of detail. But for a true Holmes and Watson fan, it is well worth reading. The series’ father and daughter team of writers ~ Charles Veley and Anna Elliott ~ nailed it! In this series, Sherlock Holmes has a daughter, Lucy James. She is married to Jack a young policeman, who has a ten-year-old sister, Becky. Now it appears that the infamous great hound was back. A rich solicitor and his driver had both been found with their throats ripped out. So does the Curse of the Baskervilles Live On?
March 4, 2023
Does the Curse of the Baskervilles Live On?
4.8 stars
Suitable for teen - adult
Novella (Short story)
No memorable strong language (if any)
No sex
No gory violence
Plot no spoilers:
As suggested by the title, Sherlock, Watson, and Sherlock's daughter and family have been invited to Baskerville Hall for Christmas.
In the 10 years since solving the plot of the legendary hound, Sir Henry Baskerville and Beryl Stapleton have reunited, married, and have one child and another on the way. The huge house has been completely remodeled.
Lucy senses that Beryl is uneasy about something. Upon questioning, Beryl reveals that she has recently received disturbing letters puportedly from her former husband who was thought to have drowned in the Grimpen mire. To add to the terror, two men are found murdered. However, the marks of a gigantic hound are quite easily shown to be unconvincing.
Who, then is the villain, and why now?
Because I know the original story quite well, I was pleasantly surprised at how well the characterizations and atmosphere of horror of the classic tale were recreated.
My one criticism is that once the dangerous situation (that was bound to happen) came about, it seemed that the resolution progressed quite quickly. Nevertheless, the conclusion was not unreasonable, so my opinion may be only my own.
Good entertainment, especially if you are familiar with the original.
4.8 stars
Suitable for teen - adult
Novella (Short story)
No memorable strong language (if any)
No sex
No gory violence
Plot no spoilers:
As suggested by the title, Sherlock, Watson, and Sherlock's daughter and family have been invited to Baskerville Hall for Christmas.
In the 10 years since solving the plot of the legendary hound, Sir Henry Baskerville and Beryl Stapleton have reunited, married, and have one child and another on the way. The huge house has been completely remodeled.
Lucy senses that Beryl is uneasy about something. Upon questioning, Beryl reveals that she has recently received disturbing letters puportedly from her former husband who was thought to have drowned in the Grimpen mire. To add to the terror, two men are found murdered. However, the marks of a gigantic hound are quite easily shown to be unconvincing.
Who, then is the villain, and why now?
Because I know the original story quite well, I was pleasantly surprised at how well the characterizations and atmosphere of horror of the classic tale were recreated.
My one criticism is that once the dangerous situation (that was bound to happen) came about, it seemed that the resolution progressed quite quickly. Nevertheless, the conclusion was not unreasonable, so my opinion may be only my own.
Good entertainment, especially if you are familiar with the original.
January 24, 2020
Probably the best of the short stories so far
An invitation to Baskerville Hall brings back memories of the last visit they had made there. The hound taught to kill. Now it appears that the hound was back. A rich solicitor and his driver had both been found with there throats ripped our.
A tin mine, a group of prisoners and a cold hearted killer are woven into a read that has Jack, Holmes and Watson along with a group of there men trapped in the mine after an explosion. Whilst Lucy and Becky try to keep up the spirits of their hostess and her young son whilst also investigating what happened. Will they find the killer and the reason behind the crime? Will the young boy get the baby brother he requested? Will all survive the mines collapse?
A nice tight plot that follows the very best of our Sherlock Holmes reads but also with a charming Christmas message.
An invitation to Baskerville Hall brings back memories of the last visit they had made there. The hound taught to kill. Now it appears that the hound was back. A rich solicitor and his driver had both been found with there throats ripped our.
A tin mine, a group of prisoners and a cold hearted killer are woven into a read that has Jack, Holmes and Watson along with a group of there men trapped in the mine after an explosion. Whilst Lucy and Becky try to keep up the spirits of their hostess and her young son whilst also investigating what happened. Will they find the killer and the reason behind the crime? Will the young boy get the baby brother he requested? Will all survive the mines collapse?
A nice tight plot that follows the very best of our Sherlock Holmes reads but also with a charming Christmas message.
February 12, 2020
References are often made to cases from the canon; this is the first new case where Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James go back to the scene of an earlier crime. In fact the entire cast of Sherlock, Lucy, Watson, Becky, Jack and their dog Prince, all respond to the invitation to spend Christmas with Sir Henry and his family at Baskerville Hall.
As is always the case, the family of sleuths becomes embroiled in a tantalizing murder mystery. I find it interesting that as this series has progressed, the demeanor of Sherlock Holmes has changed (perhaps infinitesimally) toward those around him for even he manages to become embroiled in the Christmas spirit.
Alas, this tale is the last (so far, I hope) in the ongoing saga of Sherlock Holmes and his daughter, Lucy James. I have enjoyed every story and look forward to more.
As is always the case, the family of sleuths becomes embroiled in a tantalizing murder mystery. I find it interesting that as this series has progressed, the demeanor of Sherlock Holmes has changed (perhaps infinitesimally) toward those around him for even he manages to become embroiled in the Christmas spirit.
Alas, this tale is the last (so far, I hope) in the ongoing saga of Sherlock Holmes and his daughter, Lucy James. I have enjoyed every story and look forward to more.
December 30, 2020
No spoilers in this review. This was my first dip into this particular Sherlock series, and it bodes well! These authors definitely animate Holmes with all his recognizable excitement as he investigates and unravels the truth. Jumping into a series mid-stream can be intimidating ('Will I understand the unfamiliar supporting characters?'), but that didn't pose a problem for me here. Essentially if you like Doyle's Holmes stories, you'll probably find much to appreciate here. I suspect the only thing that might have enhanced my experience would have been if I had more recently read The Hound of the Baskervilles, for more familiarity with recurring characters from that case, but even that was not critical for enjoying this story. I will be checking more in the Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James series.
December 17, 2019
The Hound Returns!
Along with Sherlock Holmes and John Watson accompanied by Holmes daughter Lucy, her husband their 10 year old daughter and even their own mastiff. They are greeted at the train by news of 2 gruesome murders. Has the terrible creature returned to the moors? He has to survive a mine collapse to do it but Holmes nabs the murderer and still manages to deliver a bountiful Xmas to young Lucy. A very satisfying un-cozy holiday read.
Along with Sherlock Holmes and John Watson accompanied by Holmes daughter Lucy, her husband their 10 year old daughter and even their own mastiff. They are greeted at the train by news of 2 gruesome murders. Has the terrible creature returned to the moors? He has to survive a mine collapse to do it but Holmes nabs the murderer and still manages to deliver a bountiful Xmas to young Lucy. A very satisfying un-cozy holiday read.
July 20, 2021
A holiday short story
This was a fun read as Sherlock and all others are invited to Baskerville Hall for Christmas. The night before they arrive there are two murder on the Baskerville grounds. Holmes and company dive into the investigation. Along the way they are involved in a mine accident. The ending is a surprise and a happy ending for all. I look forward to reading the next book
This was a fun read as Sherlock and all others are invited to Baskerville Hall for Christmas. The night before they arrive there are two murder on the Baskerville grounds. Holmes and company dive into the investigation. Along the way they are involved in a mine accident. The ending is a surprise and a happy ending for all. I look forward to reading the next book
November 19, 2022
Way to short but still great !
What can I say that I haven’t already said about the awesome imagination of both authors Anna Elliott & Charles Veley ?
Excellently written mystery with nice spins.
Way to short which especially as an audiobook needs to be a part of a few as a book set, otherwise won’t sell.
Again as I said before great narration by both narrators Simon Prebble & Wendy Termont King.
Oded Ostfeld.
What can I say that I haven’t already said about the awesome imagination of both authors Anna Elliott & Charles Veley ?
Excellently written mystery with nice spins.
Way to short which especially as an audiobook needs to be a part of a few as a book set, otherwise won’t sell.
Again as I said before great narration by both narrators Simon Prebble & Wendy Termont King.
Oded Ostfeld.
December 24, 2022
It's Christmas time, and they are all invited to spend it at Baskerville Hall, invited by Sir Henry and his wife, Beryl. What could go wrong?
Yes, you guessed it right: everything /0\ Murders, anonymous letters and a cave-in in the mine are all part of this less-than-peaceful holiday :P
A great adventure with some lovely lighter moments. I mean, c'mon! you only have to see Becky's letter to Santa *dies laughing*
A quick, charming read ♥
Yes, you guessed it right: everything /0\ Murders, anonymous letters and a cave-in in the mine are all part of this less-than-peaceful holiday :P
A great adventure with some lovely lighter moments. I mean, c'mon! you only have to see Becky's letter to Santa *dies laughing*
A quick, charming read ♥
December 21, 2023
A good short suspense story with a little Christmas magic in the background. This was my first Sherlock Holmes novella. The story is told from Holmes’ closest allies, his daughter, Lucy & Dr. Watson. I loved how these perspectives gave me enough insight without revealing Holmes, true thoughts or plans. Quite a delight right before Christmas.
December 26, 2023
Victorian Scooby Doo
This Sherlock and Lucy was a sequel of sorts to the classic Hound of the Baskervilles this short story set Christmas time has the Scooby gang oops I mean Sherlock has him Dr Watson policeman Jack and Lucy the daughter of Holmes even a dog
a double murder, a cave in
all thats missing was a van
and a masked culprit ugh
no real thrill here
This Sherlock and Lucy was a sequel of sorts to the classic Hound of the Baskervilles this short story set Christmas time has the Scooby gang oops I mean Sherlock has him Dr Watson policeman Jack and Lucy the daughter of Holmes even a dog
a double murder, a cave in
all thats missing was a van
and a masked culprit ugh
no real thrill here
October 27, 2025
This is the second book I've read of this series. The first one was Christmas on the Nile, I think. They are just not very Christmassy. They could pretty much be set at any time of the year. I don't like the characters and stories enough to read the other novels. The end was very nice, though, with the sighting of Santa Claus.
December 13, 2025
Christmas at Baskerville Hall by Anna Elliott and Charles Veley was a festive Sherlock Holmes mystery that blended holiday warmth with an undercurrent of suspense.
Returning to the ominous Baskerville estate, Holmes and his companions found that Christmas cheer can’t fully banish old immoralities, making this an atmospheric read that has both intriguingly dark and light-hearted components.
Returning to the ominous Baskerville estate, Holmes and his companions found that Christmas cheer can’t fully banish old immoralities, making this an atmospheric read that has both intriguingly dark and light-hearted components.
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January 27, 2021A decade after earlier events, Holmes and Watson return to Baskerville Hall. There, they encounter sone of the same characters and a few new ones...and they climb into a mine, all in the name of solving a mystery.
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December 11, 2021A cute Christmas story
I'm always a sucker for a Spirit Of Christmas story, and Anna and Charles delivered one for me. I read it just two weeks before Christmas Day and it fit just right.
I'm always a sucker for a Spirit Of Christmas story, and Anna and Charles delivered one for me. I read it just two weeks before Christmas Day and it fit just right.
January 20, 2024
Another enjoyable and interesting addition to the Sherlock and Lucy series. The whole family become embroiled in the adventure which gives the book an extra piquancy. I am a total fan of of these stories now.
April 5, 2024
delightful story
16th story and I’m still amazed and delighted with thought of being in Sherlock’s world. Adding Lucy, Jack, and Becky to Sherlock’s family has made all the difference.
16th story and I’m still amazed and delighted with thought of being in Sherlock’s world. Adding Lucy, Jack, and Becky to Sherlock’s family has made all the difference.
May 30, 2025
I loved this so much. Sherlock and Watson are back at Baskerville and they bring their friends and family for Christmas. but it isn't relaxing as there's another murder and the gang has to solve it. I loved the mystery like always and how each part of the group has something to give.
December 27, 2025
This is a fun take on Sherlock Holmes. It was fun to be back with Sherlock & Watson, & enjoy a festive holiday in their world. The mystery & plot are intriguing, & the length & pace of this one are good.
August 26, 2022
excellent
A very will written novel in the series. enjoy reading 2020
A very will written novel in the series. enjoy reading 2020
December 10, 2022
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