The Baker Street Translation A Mystery [Paperback]

In Michael Robertson'sThe Baker Street Translation,Reggie and Nigel Heathbrothers who lease law offices at 221B Baker Street in London, England and answer mail addressed to the location's most famous resident, Sherlock Holmesfind themselves pulled once again into a case straight out of Arthur Conan Doyle. An elderly American heiress wants to leave her entire fortune to Sherlock Holmes. A translator wants Sherlock Holmes to explain a nursery rhyme. And Robert BuxtonReggie's rival for the love of actress Laura Rankinhas gone missing. Reggie must suss all these things out before an upcoming British royal event. If he doesn't, something very bad will happen to everyone at that eventand to Laura. Fast-paced, exciting, and clever, this is the perfect mystery for aficionados of the current craze for all things Sherlockian.

Lots of Holmes references, both to the canon and to contemporary Holmes worship, plus lots of action and sparkling commentary equals great fun. - Booklist

Dexterous plotting lifts Robertsons third contemporary mystery centered on barrister Reggie Heath and his unusual mandate: [responding] to the many letters addressed to Sherlock Holmes. - Publishers Weekly

Readers who know not to take the proceedings seriously will find the deadpan tone perfectly suited to the whimsically improbable developments. - Kirkus Reviews

A great dive into a new series. - Criminal Element

MICHAEL ROBERTSON works for a large company with branches in the United States and England. He is the author of two previous books in this series,The Baker Street LettersandThe Brothers of Baker Street. He lives in San Clemente, California.