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I was smitten with the first book in Vicki Delaney’s Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery series so when I had the opportunity to read the second book, BODY ON BAKER STREET, I jumped at the chance. This new book captured my interest and imagination as quickly as the first release and her protagonist, Gemma Doyle, is a character that is as unique as they come.

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Gemma owns Sherlock Holmes Bookshop and Emporium in West London, Cape Cod. When she receives a last minute request to host a book signing for famous author, Renalta Van Markoff, she can’t pass up the opportunity. However instead of having a successful event, Renalta falls dead during the signing and all signs point to murder. Gemma is overtly observant, although her people skills could use some work… but it does lead to some humorous situations. She uses her skills to correctly surmise what people have been doing, almost channeling Sherlock Holmes, which provides clues to the reader as they turn pages.

Vicki Delaney proves herself to be a master at creating a tension-filled story with a twisty-turvey plot that had an unexpected surprise ending. I couldn’t put the book down and stayed up far too late to read the very last page… but it was worth it. The setting in West London and the book shop is delightful and the descriptions had me wanting to book a flight and go for a visit. Gemma has several good friends, despite her quirks, and they provide a nice support system. I look forward to the next book in this charming series!

Gemma’s best friend, Jayne, owns Mrs. Hudson’s Tea Room, which is attached to the book shop. She serves up delectable treats and afternoon tea that will leave the reader drooling! While there aren’t any recipes in the book, Vicki created one for Blueberry Muffins and has allowed me to share. When discussing what recipe to put on my blog, Vicki indicated that she was making 150 blueberry muffins for her daughter’s wedding breakfast! Congrats to the happy couple! That alone made me want to try these yummy muffins. I ended up making a double batch for my granddaughter’s birthday slumber party and Mrs. Hudson’s Tea Room Blueberry Muffins were a hit with all the girls!

Amazon Synopsis

Gemma Doyle and Jayne Wilson are busy managing the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop and Emporium on Baker Street and adjoining Mrs. Hudson’s Tea Room in anticipation of the store’s upcoming book signing with the illustrious Renalta Van Markoff, author of the controversial Hudson and Holmes mystery series. But during the author Q&A session, dedicated Sherlockian Donald Morris verbally attacks Renalta and her series for disgracing Sherlock’s legacy, only to be publicly humiliated when the author triumphantly lashes back and gains the upper hand. That is until Renalta collapses on the table―dead.

Donald insists he didn’t do it and pleads to his friends to clear his name. Fortunately, Gemma and Jayne have no shortage of suspects between author’s bullied personal assistant, her frustrated publicist, the hapless publisher, a handsome rare book dealer, an obsessively rabid fan, and a world of other Sherlock enthusiasts with strong objections to Renalta’s depiction of the Great Detective. It’s up to the shrewd sleuthing duo to eliminate the impossible and deduce the truth before the West London police arrest an innocent man in Body on Baker Street, the second Sherlock Homes Bookshop mystery.

 

 

A special thanks to Crooked Lane Books and Vicki Delaney for offering a hardcover copy of BODY ON BAKER STREET for one lucky winner! Contest ends Friday, September 15, 2017 at 11:59 pm PST and is open to U.S. residents only. Please use the Rafflecopter box located below the recipe to enter. The winner will be announced on this page and on Cinnamon & Sugar’s Facebook page, as well as notified by email (so check your spam folder!)

 

 

 

Mrs. Hudson's Tea Room Blueberry Muffins are tender vanilla cakes filled with juicy blueberries and topped with nutmeg-scented sugar for a crunchy contrast.

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Mrs. Hudson's Tea Room Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
Topping
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

  2. Generously butter a standard 12-cup muffin pan and dust with flour, tapping out excess; set aside. You may also line with cupcake wrappers. 

  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Working over the bowl, toss blueberries in a fine sieve with about 1-1/2 teaspoons flour mixture to lightly coat; set aside the flour mixture and the blueberries.

  4. In the bowl of an electric mixer or using a handheld mixer, beat butter and 1 cup sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. 

  5. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until combined. 

  6. Mix in the vanilla extract.

  7. With the mixer on low speed, add reserved flour mixture, beating until just combined. Add milk, beating until just combined. Do not overmix. 

  8. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the blueberries. 

  9. Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. 

  10. For topping mix together 1/4 cup sugar and nutmeg. Sprinkle sugar mixture on top of muffin batter.

  11. Bake, rotating pan halfway though, until muffins are golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the center of one muffin comes out clean, about 30 minutes. 

  12. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool 10 minutes before serving.

 Mrs. Hudson's Tea Room Blueberry Muffins are tender vanilla cakes filled with juicy blueberries and topped with nutmeg-scented sugar for a crunchy contrast.

 

 

 

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 Mrs. Hudson's Tea Room Blueberry Muffins are tender vanilla cakes filled with juicy blueberries and topped with nutmeg-scented sugar for a crunchy contrast.

 

 

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67 thoughts on “Mrs. Hudson’s Tea Room Blueberry Muffins”

  5. I love to attend book signings in my area. The lines are always long and I enjoy passing the time talking to other attendees about books they are reading. ??

  8. I would love to attend a book signing at our local book store — how wonderful to meet an author you enjoy!

  11. I have gone to 4 book signings. It’s fun listening to the author talk about the book they’re signing and the other books they’ve written.

  12. I have attended book signings in the past. I love being able to meet the author. Books are special. A signed book makes it even more special.
    Thanks for the recipe, Blueberry Muffins are one of my favorite!

  13. I have only had the opportunity to attend a signing at a local bookstore once. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the author and other fans of her books. It was fun and I would certainly attend another if I could. Also, I had frozen some ripe blueberries to use through the winter and will likely do several batches of blueberry muffins when the cold weather hits. Love having them when I miss the summer most.

  14. I’ve been to one book signing, and it was fun. I don’t seek them out but would go to more if the place and time was right.

  15. I’ve been baking like crazy lately and am so excited to try these muffins for our breakfast spread next week! Thanks for sharing! I am really looking forward to reading this series too!

    I’ve been to a few book signings, but most authors don’t come to the PNW. One of my favorite authors, Ellie Alexander/Kate Dyer-Seeley, lives just north of me so I go to her releases every time I can. She’s great to chat with and I adore her books!

  16. I’ve only been to one speech and book signing–I loved it. I just don’t get the chance to do that much, between living in small towns most of the time and not being able to drive due to MS. Oh, and affording the books!

  17. Have had the opportunity to attend 4 signings and enjoyed the conversations with the author and fans immensely. Where I live now. They just don’t happen. I now live in a smaller, more isolated community. Love the recipe. And the topping. A great idea

  18. I have never attended a book signing but would love to if I was able. The Blueberry Muffin recipe looks so good!

  19. I have never attended a book signing but would love to if I was able. Love the recipe! Thanks for the Giveaway!

  20. I have never attended a book signing but would love to if I was able. I think I would really enjoy this series!

  21. Paula Jacobson
    I haven’t really attended a book signing. Although, Monica Ferris did talk at our library. She signed books after. It was great fun listening to her and getting to meet her.

  22. I never been to one but I think I would like to do it. I was going to go to one last week end but ended up sick. So hopefully next time. And thank you for a chance to win a hardcover copy of Body On Baker Street.

  23. I love meeting with writers whether at a book signing or a tea held by an author. A face to face with an author about their book is priceless and it is equally entertaining to gain the author’s insight on their book. Thank you so much for including Body on Baker Street on your blog and an opportunity to enter the giveaway.

  24. I have met a few authors at events. I wish there was a book store in my area that had signings. I would definitely go.

  25. I have been to a couple of book signings and really enjoyed them. However, there aren’t too many in my area.

  26. I would love to attend book signings but there are never any in our neck of the woods. Guess that’s one disadvantage to living in a small, rural town.

  27. There are no book signings near me. I have attended few but not in a long time (where I used to live). I have trouble standing in lines but the readings are nice.

  31. I have never attended a book signing, bit hopefully in the near future I will. I love blueberry muffins, I will have to try this recipe. Thanks for your generosity.

  35. “If you have the chance, do you like to attend book signings at local book stores?” I haven’t done that for a long time, but I’ve enjoyed that on occasion!

  36. Book signings are fun. I’ll be making these muffins this weekend. I’ve been looking up recipes this week to try. I’m single and eat out way too much so I’m trying to cook more at home. Fall is the best time to do that, I think. I can’t imagine baking 150 muffins though! That’s a lot of work.

  38. I unfortunately have never had the chance, but I think it would be pretty cool to attend a book signing.

  40. Yes, I do! I just wish more tours headed this far North, sometimes Chicago is the closest and that is way too far for an evening book event! Nutmeg mixed with the sugar for topping sounds awesome!

  41. I have attended book signings that were close to me. I would travel a distance to see certain authors.

  52. I’ve never been to a book signing but I would love to! My favorite authors never visit Bakersfield California for some reason. LOL

  58. I’ve read the first book and enjoyed it; I appreciate the opportunity to win a copy of this one. As a librarian, I have been in charge of a few author appearances; all of my experiences were great, with wonderful authors.

  59. If I ever have a chance to attend a book signing, I will do my best to attend.

    Although it wasn’t a book signing, I did meet with a local author at a Starbucks. Even visited with her 23 or 3 times.

  61. I never had the opportunity to meet an author or hear an author read at a local bookstore. If given the chance, I would love to.

  64. I would attend a book signing for one of my favorite authors (there are a bunch of “favorites”, you know) but they never seem to be near enough geographically for me to make the trek.

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