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Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery #7.3
The Cobra in the Monkey Cage
#2 in the new series of Sherlock and Lucy short stories!
A desperate appeal from Dr. Watson's medical school classmate leads to a night of perilous adventure for Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James at the London Zoo. The Baker Street team must defeat a remarkably clever murderer in this fast-paced narrative, told in turns by Lucy and Dr. Watson.
The Sherlock and Lucy series combines gripping intrigue with clean family values. For fans of cozy mysteries, historical mysteries, and historical fiction.
A desperate appeal from Dr. Watson's medical school classmate leads to a night of perilous adventure for Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James at the London Zoo. The Baker Street team must defeat a remarkably clever murderer in this fast-paced narrative, told in turns by Lucy and Dr. Watson.
The Sherlock and Lucy series combines gripping intrigue with clean family values. For fans of cozy mysteries, historical mysteries, and historical fiction.
70 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 22, 2019
About the author
Anna Elliott
264 books530 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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Anna lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and five children.
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October 16, 2022
Great short story
Good plot and writing. I love the descriptions of the zoo and London. The characters are being developed, with each book.
Good plot and writing. I love the descriptions of the zoo and London. The characters are being developed, with each book.
May 7, 2025
A good short story, but because of the confusing computer-generated voices, it was somewhat hard ot follow.
July 19, 2021
An enjoyable addition to the series
The short story is a fun read. Watson is called on by an old schoolmate asking him to come to the London Zoo to help with an urgent problem. The problem revolves around snakes that his friend uses in research to cure snake bites. The story has many twists and turns that keep the ending a surprise. I look forward to reading the next book
The short story is a fun read. Watson is called on by an old schoolmate asking him to come to the London Zoo to help with an urgent problem. The problem revolves around snakes that his friend uses in research to cure snake bites. The story has many twists and turns that keep the ending a surprise. I look forward to reading the next book
September 14, 2022
Because of the Zoo setting, the amount of preparation done by the scientist using cobra venom to develop a serum to treat snake bits, and the problem that indicated 1 specimen got loose this is a very exciting read. It was also nice to know that Holmes' daughter, Lucy, who is brave and multi-talented has a fear of snakes- somehow the humanizing of Lucy made me enjoy this one more.
December 30, 2024
Short and sweet.
This was a nicely plotted tale. Elliot and Veley continue to jointly write these satisfying Sherlock novels which have turned into “literary potato chips” for me. You can’t just stop with one, you have to go for all of them- - which is fine- - no calories involved, just satisfying gentle reading of a good tale.
This was a nicely plotted tale. Elliot and Veley continue to jointly write these satisfying Sherlock novels which have turned into “literary potato chips” for me. You can’t just stop with one, you have to go for all of them- - which is fine- - no calories involved, just satisfying gentle reading of a good tale.
January 1, 2025
Short but engaging
I enjoy well written alternative universe stories that feature SH. While this series has a definite Mary Sue vibe, the addition of Lucy James to the universe makes the stories interesting. The author also incorporates realistic clues into the story so an attentive reader can work out the solution along with the characters.
I enjoy well written alternative universe stories that feature SH. While this series has a definite Mary Sue vibe, the addition of Lucy James to the universe makes the stories interesting. The author also incorporates realistic clues into the story so an attentive reader can work out the solution along with the characters.
March 31, 2023
Wonderful short story
Dr. Watson is called in by a friend to research the death of a rhesus monkey caused by a cobra. That death leads to a second death that leads to a discovery by Holmes. Dr. Watson's friend turns out to be surrounded by snakes-some reptiles and some himan.
Dr. Watson is called in by a friend to research the death of a rhesus monkey caused by a cobra. That death leads to a second death that leads to a discovery by Holmes. Dr. Watson's friend turns out to be surrounded by snakes-some reptiles and some himan.
February 16, 2024
confused
I thought the “old embezzlement, broke story angle was a bit weak as a plot line. And why hide in the dark in the reptile room, and not turn on the light. I’m starting to grow weary of the series.
I thought the “old embezzlement, broke story angle was a bit weak as a plot line. And why hide in the dark in the reptile room, and not turn on the light. I’m starting to grow weary of the series.
June 16, 2021
Another way to get my Holmes fix. I like the way they work together and solve the crimes. Even Watson gets to play a more active role.
August 26, 2022
Excellent
A very written novel in the series. Enjoy reading 2020😎🎉
A very written novel in the series. Enjoy reading 2020😎🎉
October 21, 2022
I wish they were longer because they are a fun read for me.
December 4, 2023
magnificent
Again Anna and Charles weave a suspenseful story that is a trademark Sherlock Holmes. This is currently my favorite series. On to the next!
Again Anna and Charles weave a suspenseful story that is a trademark Sherlock Holmes. This is currently my favorite series. On to the next!
January 31, 2024
Really enjoyed this book.
August 28, 2024
Something is happening at the zoo. A small group of suspects are all subjects of the murder. Nice short story.
August 20, 2026
4.5 Stars. Short Holmes and Lucy James tale about an escaped King Cobra and a dead monkey at the London Zoo. Unexpected double twist at the end.
February 8, 2020
Described as #2 in a new series of short stories, "The Cobra in the Monkey Cage" falls as #11 in the ongoing Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James series.
The writing team of Elliott and Veley have outdone themselves with this story where you won't know 'whodunit' till the end. There are enough twists and turns to keep you on your toes the entire time you are reading it.
"The Cobra in the Monkey Cage" is a short read with a lot of substance. It is one that can probably be read and enjoyed on its own, but I continue to recommend that you start with book one and work your way through this excellent series.
The writing team of Elliott and Veley have outdone themselves with this story where you won't know 'whodunit' till the end. There are enough twists and turns to keep you on your toes the entire time you are reading it.
"The Cobra in the Monkey Cage" is a short read with a lot of substance. It is one that can probably be read and enjoyed on its own, but I continue to recommend that you start with book one and work your way through this excellent series.
January 24, 2020
When poison isn't limited to the animal kingdom
A good read. A nice tight plot, a good reveal but slightly away from the way Holmes was originally written. When evil is hidden under a pretty facade it can lead to murder.
Watson is asked by an old chum to investigate the death of a monkey. A monkey killed by a cobra. However the monkey has already been disposed off but an investigation turns up many hidden things. Greed, lies and betrayals as well as a death. Can Holmes, Lucy and Watson dig through the dregs and find the diamond that will clear up who has been plotting what and possibly save another life?
A good read. A nice tight plot, a good reveal but slightly away from the way Holmes was originally written. When evil is hidden under a pretty facade it can lead to murder.
Watson is asked by an old chum to investigate the death of a monkey. A monkey killed by a cobra. However the monkey has already been disposed off but an investigation turns up many hidden things. Greed, lies and betrayals as well as a death. Can Holmes, Lucy and Watson dig through the dregs and find the diamond that will clear up who has been plotting what and possibly save another life?
December 12, 2019
1898. An old medical classmate, Paul Archer now working at the London Zoo, calls upon Dr Watson as he needs his help in solving a puzzle. How did one of his snakes escape and kill a monkey.
An enjoyable and well-written story
An enjoyable and well-written story
July 29, 2019
Venom switch
Absolutely loved this short story.The vocabulary was outstanding. Was so vivid I thought I was there on the streets and at the zoo.
Absolutely loved this short story.The vocabulary was outstanding. Was so vivid I thought I was there on the streets and at the zoo.
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