THE BAKER STREET LETTERS

When Reggie rents quarters at 221B Baker Street, London, his lease has an unusual stipulation. Since it is considered to be Sherlock Holmes’s residence, Reggie MUST answer the letters that still arrive for the great man. Narrator Simon Vance delivers a good-natured portrait of Reggie, his brother, Nigel, and a twenty-year-old mystery that develops when they act on a young California girl's letter to Holmes. Vance’s depiction of the brothers' very British relationship, full of quirky humor and insults to each other, is irresistible. Less effective but not a hindrance are his American and Latino accents. Author Robertson's blending of Holmes, the two brothers, and a child's concern for her beloved father make for an exceptional adventure. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2009]