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Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery #8.3
The Solitary Witness: A Sherlock and Lucy Short Story
Sherlock and Lucy must protect a high-society murder witness. Will they outwit a killer in time?Newlywed Lady Constance is newly in peril, thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse within the gilded cages of the aristocracy. Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James, champions of the downtrodden and defenders of justice, are her only hope. But safeguarding the solitary witness to a heinous crime proves more treacherous than navigating the most elaborate of high society balls.As the Baker Street team dances a dangerous waltz across posh estates and opulent hotels, every shadow could conceal a dagger, every polite smile a hidden agenda. With the stakes higher than ever, can they shield Lady Constance from a fate most foul and bring a cold-blooded murderer to book?For those who delight in the intrigue of Conan Doyle, the cunning of Agatha Christie, and the heart-stopping pace of Lee Child, "The Solitary Witness" is your invitation to a mystery where the past and present collide with explosive results.Step into the glittering yet perilous world of "The Solitary Witness." Join Sherlock, Lucy, and their indomitable team on a mission that could be their most dangerous game of all. Scroll up and One-click now!
Historical fiction, Mystery, Literature, Secrets, Detective, Investigation, Historical setting, Suspense, Murder, Crime, Hidden, Intrigue, Thriller, Clues, Whodunit
Historical fiction, Mystery, Literature, Secrets, Detective, Investigation, Historical setting, Suspense, Murder, Crime, Hidden, Intrigue, Thriller, Clues, Whodunit
116 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 26, 2020
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Anna Elliott
82 books446 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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November 21, 2020
Loved it
I really really enjoyed this one! Read it slowly so I could enjoy every word. I never get tired of the interactions between all these characters
I really really enjoyed this one! Read it slowly so I could enjoy every word. I never get tired of the interactions between all these characters
May 29, 2022
Another enjoyable, well-written mystery in this series.
I've said it before, but it's worthy of repeating: I love sherlock Holmes' books in which the addition of a new characters doesn't make fools of any of the original ones. Lucy is a great character herself, and I'll keep reading stories in this series.
Both, Simon Prebble and Mary Jane Wells do an excellent job with the narration.
I've said it before, but it's worthy of repeating: I love sherlock Holmes' books in which the addition of a new characters doesn't make fools of any of the original ones. Lucy is a great character herself, and I'll keep reading stories in this series.
Both, Simon Prebble and Mary Jane Wells do an excellent job with the narration.
September 18, 2022
Entertaining mystery listening 🎶🔰
Another will written British 🏰 relationship adventure thriller short story by Anna Elliott and Charles Veley The Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery Series book twenty. Sherlock, Lucy, and Watson are asked to help protect a witness. When her husband is shot it changes everything. Who is the guilty party? I would recommend this series and authors to readers of mysteries and Sherlock Holmes fans. Enjoy the adventure of reading. 2022 😮 👒😤👑
Another will written British 🏰 relationship adventure thriller short story by Anna Elliott and Charles Veley The Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery Series book twenty. Sherlock, Lucy, and Watson are asked to help protect a witness. When her husband is shot it changes everything. Who is the guilty party? I would recommend this series and authors to readers of mysteries and Sherlock Holmes fans. Enjoy the adventure of reading. 2022 😮 👒😤👑
September 13, 2025
I listened to this book on Audible, and although it was a rather short story, it was well written and well read. There are a number of other short stories in this series, as well as some full-length ones.
December 19, 2022
Delicious !!!
As usual Anna Elliott & Charles Veley don’t disappoint with another excellently written short story without any waist of unnecessary or needed words.
And the same with Simon Prebble & Wendy Termont King perfect narration as usual !
Oded Ostfeld.
As usual Anna Elliott & Charles Veley don’t disappoint with another excellently written short story without any waist of unnecessary or needed words.
And the same with Simon Prebble & Wendy Termont King perfect narration as usual !
Oded Ostfeld.
July 25, 2020
A wonderful series!!!!
I just finished the 20th novel/novella in this series (this one) and have pre-ordered the 21st. I have to attribute a great number of "kudos" to the authors for not only having written a glorious novel, but also for writing this excellent series.
In my 60s, and being a voracious reader (300-400 books a year), I have come across many 'novella' length entries into some pretty great authors' established series of books. Never before have I ever come across a series where the "novella" length stories are just as intriguing and as "edge of your seat" as the "novel" length ones are.
Every story in this series (novel or novella) is stunning in that the actual stories, plots, happenings, and the characters are all fully fleshed out while you are reading the "series".
I wish the was some way for me to 'personally ' thank these 2 authors for their writing some of the most welcomed batch of books I have come across in oh so many years.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!!!!
I just finished the 20th novel/novella in this series (this one) and have pre-ordered the 21st. I have to attribute a great number of "kudos" to the authors for not only having written a glorious novel, but also for writing this excellent series.
In my 60s, and being a voracious reader (300-400 books a year), I have come across many 'novella' length entries into some pretty great authors' established series of books. Never before have I ever come across a series where the "novella" length stories are just as intriguing and as "edge of your seat" as the "novel" length ones are.
Every story in this series (novel or novella) is stunning in that the actual stories, plots, happenings, and the characters are all fully fleshed out while you are reading the "series".
I wish the was some way for me to 'personally ' thank these 2 authors for their writing some of the most welcomed batch of books I have come across in oh so many years.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!!!!
June 23, 2020
Lord Anthony Dale and his wife are in the chambers of 221b Baker Street. Lady Constance, his wife, has been shot at, but thankfully it only grazed her forehead. They are seeking protection because she is a witness, the solitary witness left, for the prosecution of a Laurence Linden. He has been charged with the murder of their neighbour Mr Henrik van Rensburg. On the night of the murder Lady Constantance, saw a man leave the house which she later identified as Linden.
An enjoyable and well-written mystery, another fine addition to this series.
Received an ARC from the authors.
An enjoyable and well-written mystery, another fine addition to this series.
Received an ARC from the authors.
February 20, 2021
THE SOLITARY WITNESS follows immediately after the incidents in FIVE PINK LADIES. Again, the story revolves more around the extended main characters in this series than it does the usual Holmes and Watson duo.
It would be easy to do spoilers about both stories, but that's not my style. I will say that FIVE PINK LADIES involves art theft and murder, and that a witness to murder comes forward in THE SOLITARY WITNESS.
THE SOLITARY WITNESS is the 20th book in this series. Some of the books are novella length, others are full-blown novels… all of them are fast reads. If you are a fan of the Sherlock Holmes stories, each of these tales is a worthy addition to the canon. I highly recommend that you start at the beginning with THE LAST MORIARTY and work your way through all the books.
It would be easy to do spoilers about both stories, but that's not my style. I will say that FIVE PINK LADIES involves art theft and murder, and that a witness to murder comes forward in THE SOLITARY WITNESS.
THE SOLITARY WITNESS is the 20th book in this series. Some of the books are novella length, others are full-blown novels… all of them are fast reads. If you are a fan of the Sherlock Holmes stories, each of these tales is a worthy addition to the canon. I highly recommend that you start at the beginning with THE LAST MORIARTY and work your way through all the books.
February 6, 2021
Kindle unlimited
I was correct in that having paused my reading of this ongoing series to read a different book, it threw me off, and having the first of the new ones found for the series be a multiple view point was confusing, but probably only for me, as it always throws me off. This one was a bit better for me because I had already restarted with one other and gotten back into the series and characters. There are a couple or more to go through before I am through the series so ending this so can continue on.
I was correct in that having paused my reading of this ongoing series to read a different book, it threw me off, and having the first of the new ones found for the series be a multiple view point was confusing, but probably only for me, as it always throws me off. This one was a bit better for me because I had already restarted with one other and gotten back into the series and characters. There are a couple or more to go through before I am through the series so ending this so can continue on.
January 7, 2025
I am fascinated by the imagination that good mystery writers have, especially when there is the added talent for composing a good plot to what seems at the outset to be a simple matter. The Solitary Witness is such a story written by very competent authors. I am a big fan of the Sherlock-Lucy series as well as the Becky-Flynn series and the newly begun The Homefront Sleuths series. I look forward to reading and reviewing each adventure and recommend them to those who enjoy a good cozy mystery.
July 9, 2021
A fun Sherlock story
This is the second book in this series that I have read. Not having read the stories in order does not seem to take anything away from it. The series adds Lucy sherlocks daughter to the stories which gives it a fun difference from the original Sherlock stories. I look forward to reading more in the series
This is the second book in this series that I have read. Not having read the stories in order does not seem to take anything away from it. The series adds Lucy sherlocks daughter to the stories which gives it a fun difference from the original Sherlock stories. I look forward to reading more in the series
January 1, 2025
A nice take on a Holmesian story.
A very enjoyable tale using the revived Holmes character along with their delightful new additional characters. The range in characters’ ages makes it more of a family friendly book. It is a pleasure to read these stories. Lots of twists and turns and good plot lines.
A very enjoyable tale using the revived Holmes character along with their delightful new additional characters. The range in characters’ ages makes it more of a family friendly book. It is a pleasure to read these stories. Lots of twists and turns and good plot lines.
January 28, 2026
A fast-paced, elegantly written mystery that blended high-society intrigue with real danger as Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James raced to protect a vulnerable witness.
Rich in atmosphere and clever twists, it delivered classic tension. I felt like Lucy really shone as a strong, compelling partner in the investigation, too!
Rich in atmosphere and clever twists, it delivered classic tension. I felt like Lucy really shone as a strong, compelling partner in the investigation, too!
August 30, 2020
Wow!
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2020
Love all these characters! This story is an excellent addition to the series. The mystery twists and turns and I never figured it out. I definitely recommend it. I received an ARC and this is my honest opinion.
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2020
Love all these characters! This story is an excellent addition to the series. The mystery twists and turns and I never figured it out. I definitely recommend it. I received an ARC and this is my honest opinion.
October 5, 2022
Lots of characters who should not be trusted and a plot that seems to go from one calamity to another.
This one has all the favorite characters and includes Flynn taking some initiatives- risky or not. It's a good one!
This one has all the favorite characters and includes Flynn taking some initiatives- risky or not. It's a good one!
April 3, 2023
Another good story
Very interesting twists and turns as Lady Constance prepares to testify against Linden, our killer from the previous story. The characters are fun. Flynn and Becky continue to have a role.
Very interesting twists and turns as Lady Constance prepares to testify against Linden, our killer from the previous story. The characters are fun. Flynn and Becky continue to have a role.
August 18, 2024
Thrilling
Anna & Charles penned another authentic Sherlock Holmes story. At times I feel like I’m reading Doyle.
It is historically accurate, making me feel like I was back in London.
Anna & Charles penned another authentic Sherlock Holmes story. At times I feel like I’m reading Doyle.
It is historically accurate, making me feel like I was back in London.
July 6, 2020
This series is a favorite and this story did not disappoint.
August 30, 2020
There was one left!
These stories are fast reads more like vignettes. I enjoy Sherlock's adventures and with a daughter of like mind, this is double fun reading!
These stories are fast reads more like vignettes. I enjoy Sherlock's adventures and with a daughter of like mind, this is double fun reading!
February 12, 2026
Novella with several twists. Nothing is what it seems. Holmes is on the case.
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