A review by teriboop
The Three Monarchs by Anthony Horowitz

4.0

I have not yet delved into the Holmes series by Anthony Horowitz, but it's on my radar. I found this short story while looking for a book for a reading challenge. Although the story likely comes chronologically after the first book of the series, this quick read is a good introduction to the rest of the books. I enjoyed Horowitz's writing and the mystery that Holmes, of course, was able to solve with his keen eye for detail. The story is told from Watson's point of view and gives us a nice profile of Holmes through his eyes.

The story involves an elderly man who supposedly shot an intruder in self-defense, but Holmes, who is summoned to the crime scene, suspects further foul play. A set of figurines discreetly adorning a couple of residences helps Holmes solve the mystery.