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aoinen's review against another edition
5.0
Thank You to NetGally and Harper Collins UK for allowing me to read this book.
This is the fourth book in Bonnie MacBird's Sherlock Holmes Adventures series. Set in London 1887 during An Indian summer, Dr Watson receives a box that had been given to a person who claimed to be his aunt. The box is lock and seems to be impossible to open. Holmes in the mean time is doing his typical Holmes stuff like secret experiments and learning new skills. Soon clients start arriving with intriguing cases sending Watson and Holmes to two very different cases that seem Perplexing to Watson and the local police but off course it doesn't take Holmes long to see what is going on.
The author uses Victorian Society to show us how men had so much control over the women in the lives, foe example Madam Borelli designs all of her husbands illusions bet he takes all the credit for them and often abuses he for his faults. It is also shown how a young girl is nothing without a man and the lengths one must go to to like their own life.
As a fan of Conan Doyle's famous detective and Victorian London in general, I really enjoyed this book.I thought the touches of how Holmes treat the women in this book refreshing and so like him. The twists and turns of the two cases and the bumbling police make it feel a continuance of Conan Doyle's work.
I highly recommend the series and they can also be read as stand alone's
This is the fourth book in Bonnie MacBird's Sherlock Holmes Adventures series. Set in London 1887 during An Indian summer, Dr Watson receives a box that had been given to a person who claimed to be his aunt. The box is lock and seems to be impossible to open. Holmes in the mean time is doing his typical Holmes stuff like secret experiments and learning new skills. Soon clients start arriving with intriguing cases sending Watson and Holmes to two very different cases that seem Perplexing to Watson and the local police but off course it doesn't take Holmes long to see what is going on.
The author uses Victorian Society to show us how men had so much control over the women in the lives, foe example Madam Borelli designs all of her husbands illusions bet he takes all the credit for them and often abuses he for his faults. It is also shown how a young girl is nothing without a man and the lengths one must go to to like their own life.
As a fan of Conan Doyle's famous detective and Victorian London in general, I really enjoyed this book.I thought the touches of how Holmes treat the women in this book refreshing and so like him. The twists and turns of the two cases and the bumbling police make it feel a continuance of Conan Doyle's work.
I highly recommend the series and they can also be read as stand alone's
nnic's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Really slow to get going due to the very split 3 plotlines which never really melded together and were not terribly interesting. I was disappointed by this one.
nickyskene's review against another edition
5.0
As a massive Holmes and Watson fan I couldn’t resist the chance to read this! I’ll admit that I was a wee bit sceptical that this would feel like a true Sherlock story however I am pleased to say that my scepticism was unwarranted! From the first page I was sucked in, by the end of the first chapter I was hooked! The Three Locks has everything - murder, mystery, magic, love and deductions!
Holmes and Watson take on a few cases and as the title suggests all involve locks of sorts, a magician/escapist locked in his own “trick”, a girl found drowned in the Jesus Lock and a box bequeathed to Watson that doesn’t seem to be openable.
Fast paced, full of intrigue and a pleasure to read the adventure with true Sherlock essence - highly recommended and I cannot wait to read the first three in the series
Holmes and Watson take on a few cases and as the title suggests all involve locks of sorts, a magician/escapist locked in his own “trick”, a girl found drowned in the Jesus Lock and a box bequeathed to Watson that doesn’t seem to be openable.
Fast paced, full of intrigue and a pleasure to read the adventure with true Sherlock essence - highly recommended and I cannot wait to read the first three in the series
jstilts's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The fourth in this authors series of Sherlock Holmes novels, but - while I recommend it - not quite her best, as it lacks some of the page-turning pace and humour of my favourite "Unquiet Spirits". However this could be partly because I put this book down for weeks over Christmas.
MacBird's Sherlock Holmes are by far the best post-Doyle Holmes I have read, and this one is no exception - it's full of interesting characters and beguiling mysteries, and some artfully touching and insightful moments into Dr John Watson and Sherlock Holmes themselves.
I'll take an average Macbird over the best efforts of any other Holmes author!
MacBird's Sherlock Holmes are by far the best post-Doyle Holmes I have read, and this one is no exception - it's full of interesting characters and beguiling mysteries, and some artfully touching and insightful moments into Dr John Watson and Sherlock Holmes themselves.
I'll take an average Macbird over the best efforts of any other Holmes author!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Suicide attempt, and Murder
sashareadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
katieroth25's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
cpjeanz's review against another edition
5.0
One of the joys of reading is finding an author that you just click with. Their style, their characters and their storytelling all hit you in the right way. Bonnie MacBird is one of those authors for me. This is the 4th book in a row I've read by her that was just fantastic. I'm sad that I only have 1 more book to go before I'm caught up and have to wait for the next installment just like everyone else. This book was fun from start to finish and for the last ~130 pages, I literally could not put the book down. It was fast paced, with tons of reveals and turns. I only guessed one thing and it ended up not even being that important! Any words I write won't do this book justice. The characters were great, the story was compelling and sad, and there was plenty of growth which is surprising for a world and characters you know so well. Read this series!
Quick hits:
+ Sherlock and Watson continue to be great, with more growth than you'd expect.
+ Christie like side characters that were extremely compelling and really enhanced the story. Added a certain realistic sadness as well.
+ Multiple mysteries which keeps you on your toes and creates tons of pace.
+ The last ~130 pages are GREAT.
I would recommend this book to any mystery fan. Whether you've read the previous books or not (or Sherlock fiction in general), you can pick this up and you SHOULD. I love this book, one of the most enjoyable I've read this year. I can't wait to read book 5. Thank you Bonnie!
Quick hits:
+ Sherlock and Watson continue to be great, with more growth than you'd expect.
+ Christie like side characters that were extremely compelling and really enhanced the story. Added a certain realistic sadness as well.
+ Multiple mysteries which keeps you on your toes and creates tons of pace.
+ The last ~130 pages are GREAT.
I would recommend this book to any mystery fan. Whether you've read the previous books or not (or Sherlock fiction in general), you can pick this up and you SHOULD. I love this book, one of the most enjoyable I've read this year. I can't wait to read book 5. Thank you Bonnie!
annieb123's review against another edition
5.0
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
The Three Locks is the fourth book in Bonnie Macbird's new Sherlock Holmes Adventures. Due out 13th April 2021 from Harper Collins on the Harper360 imprint, it's 432 pages and will be available in hardcover, audio, and ebook formats (ebook available now). It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.
This is another strong entry it a very well crafted series with meticulous attention to detail and a truly impressive ability to channel the detail and characterizations of the canonical Holmes and Watson. The three locks of the title are a clever play on words and refer to literal lock & key type fastenings and one of the channel locks (for boats) on the River Cam.
The author has such a wonderful way with descriptive prose and the plot arc is very well controlled and the story itself is engaging and compelling. I stayed up way too late reading this one. The climax, denouement, and resolution are deftly handled. I really couldn't find any problems with any parts of the story or continuity.
I enjoyed this story and I suspect that most Holmesians will find enough here to keep them entertained. The story is written around a framework of real historical occurrences and the author provides a link in the book to annotations and historical notes which are well worth a read.
Five stars. Delightful to see Holmes and Watson in fighting form.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
The Three Locks is the fourth book in Bonnie Macbird's new Sherlock Holmes Adventures. Due out 13th April 2021 from Harper Collins on the Harper360 imprint, it's 432 pages and will be available in hardcover, audio, and ebook formats (ebook available now). It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.
This is another strong entry it a very well crafted series with meticulous attention to detail and a truly impressive ability to channel the detail and characterizations of the canonical Holmes and Watson. The three locks of the title are a clever play on words and refer to literal lock & key type fastenings and one of the channel locks (for boats) on the River Cam.
The author has such a wonderful way with descriptive prose and the plot arc is very well controlled and the story itself is engaging and compelling. I stayed up way too late reading this one. The climax, denouement, and resolution are deftly handled. I really couldn't find any problems with any parts of the story or continuity.
I enjoyed this story and I suspect that most Holmesians will find enough here to keep them entertained. The story is written around a framework of real historical occurrences and the author provides a link in the book to annotations and historical notes which are well worth a read.
Five stars. Delightful to see Holmes and Watson in fighting form.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
hauntthetale's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Emotional abuse