by Michael Robertson
How do you follow up a thought provoking, nerve wracking novel like The Paris Architect? Well you pick up a fun and entertaining novel like The Baker Street Translation. As you probably know by now, if you have followed or read any of my Reader's Cafe' blog, that I am a Sherlockian. In other words, a die hard fan of the world's greatest detective. Believe me, I am not the only one out there who believes Sherlock Holmes is the world's greatest detective. Did you happen to watch the PBS special this week, entitled "How Sherlock Changed the World"?
I was not aware when I picked up this book that it was part of a series from Michael Robertson. It is about two brothers, both barristers or lawyers (in American parlance), who are renting the rooms at 221B Baker Street for their offices. This address is perhaps one of the most recognizable addresses in the world, at least on the same level as Number 10 Downing Street. One of the requirements of renting these facilities is the brothers must promise to keep and respond to all of the letters sent to the "fictional" detective, Sherlock Holmes. As a result of having to answer the letters, the brothers, Reggie and Nigel Heath, find themselves pulled once again into a case straight out of Arthur Conan Doyle.
The variety of adaptations never cease to amaze me, whether Sherlock Holmes-like characters or new cases for Sherlock and Dr. Watson written by Arthur Conan Doyle wannabe's or the equally unique and well written TV and movie adaptations. But if you are a fan of Sherlock Holmes, as I am, you will want to track down the other titles in this Baker Street series. They promise to be a fun and engaging read.
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