This is the second novel in a spectacular new series about two brother lawyers who lease offices on London's Baker Street--and receive mail address...
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Jul 19, 2011
Jeanne
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Continuing the story, Reggie Heath returns to his chambers after hieing off to LA after his brother and girlfriend (not together, though they once were). His investments are gone, his business is in tatters, and he's showing up way too often in the tabloids, and so is his girlfriend, especially with someone else's hands all over her. So, when he's offered a criminal defense case, he's ready to take it. And so begins his troubles. A delusion person is writing Reggie letters and signing them M
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Apr 24, 2011
The Brothers of Baker Street, by Michael Robertson, B-plus, narrated by Simon Vance, produced by Blackstone Audio, downloaded from audible.com.
This is the second book in a series with the over-all theme that an attorney has taken up office space in the building now standing at the famous Baker Street address of the fictional Sherlock Holmes. Any barrister officing there has to agree, as part of the lease, to answer all letters which still come there addressed to Sherlock Holmes. Re More...
This is the second book in a series with the over-all theme that an attorney has taken up office space in the building now standing at the famous Baker Street address of the fictional Sherlock Holmes. Any barrister officing there has to agree, as part of the lease, to answer all letters which still come there addressed to Sherlock Holmes. Re More...
Sep 06, 2011
Rebecca
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I think I might have liked this book better if I'd read the prequel first. Robertson didn't spend a lot of time explaining the characters or what had happened before--he just plunged in and, on a number of pages, I felt pretty lost.
The idea is great. Two brothers open a legal office at 221 B Baker Street and, as part of their lease, have to answer letters addressed to Sherlock Holmes. I also liked the plot line here about the attempt to make Cabbies buy GPS tracking systems. That I More...
The idea is great. Two brothers open a legal office at 221 B Baker Street and, as part of their lease, have to answer letters addressed to Sherlock Holmes. I also liked the plot line here about the attempt to make Cabbies buy GPS tracking systems. That I More...
Apr 11, 2011
Cate
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Sequel to "Baker Street Letters" where Reggie and Nigel Heath are contractually obligated to archive and reply to letters delivered to the law offices addressed to "Sherlock Holmes." Because their offices would encompass the famous fictional address, and people cannot be persuaded that Holmes was never real.
As the book opens, Reggie has lost his personal fortune and his legal reputation as a result of the events of the previous book. He has only one employee in hi More...
As the book opens, Reggie has lost his personal fortune and his legal reputation as a result of the events of the previous book. He has only one employee in hi More...
Sep 18, 2011
Mike
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The second in a series of books about two lawyer brothers who have offices at 221 B Baker Street in London, famed address of Sherlock Holmes. As I mentioned in the review of the first book, the author is a Boilermaker, so I am "reading local" or whatever you want to call it.
I enjoyed this one more than the first. Like the first, I don't think the chain of events would stand up to the way the law really works, but still, reading these is like watching a fun detective show on More...
I enjoyed this one more than the first. Like the first, I don't think the chain of events would stand up to the way the law really works, but still, reading these is like watching a fun detective show on More...
Jun 14, 2011
Jessie
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I really wish this series was better, because the premise is great ... terms of the lease of the second story of the 200 block of Baker Street mandate that the tenant reply with a form letter to all mail addressed to Sherlock Holmes.
Our "heros" are British brothers who are lawyers and who have various personal issues. The first book, The Baker Street Letters, takes place mostly in Los Angeles. This second book concerns a descendant of Moriarity. Both books start off promising More...
Our "heros" are British brothers who are lawyers and who have various personal issues. The first book, The Baker Street Letters, takes place mostly in Los Angeles. This second book concerns a descendant of Moriarity. Both books start off promising More...
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Mar 29, 2011
Susan
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Since the events in "The Baker Street Letters," Reggie's law practice has gone to hell. But that's only one reason he lets the lovely young solicitor Darla Rennie persuade him to take a criminal case. He's also getting letters threatening him signed by someone named Moriarity, who thinks he's Sherlock Holmes. And the woman he loves seems ready to accept the proposal of a very rich, powerful man. As things get worse, his brother Nigel flies back from Los Angeles to help out. But by
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Feb 10, 2012
Doug
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This was the perfect airplane read for me -- I was able to start and finish the entire book on a single cross-country flight.
I had not read the first book in the series, but didn't feel like it was a huge detriment in enjoying this book. But, I will definitely go back and read the first one, since I loved this one (While it did provide context and some clues about the plot of the first book, I don't think the second book will act as a 'spoiler' for the first)
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I had not read the first book in the series, but didn't feel like it was a huge detriment in enjoying this book. But, I will definitely go back and read the first one, since I loved this one (While it did provide context and some clues about the plot of the first book, I don't think the second book will act as a 'spoiler' for the first)
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Apr 10, 2011
Tony
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Robertson, Michael. THE BROTHERS OF BAKER STREET. (2011). ***.
A clever premise drives this quasi-cozy. A law firm, consisting of Reggie and Nigel Heath, brothers, rents offices at 221B Baker Street. One of the clauses in their lease is that they reply to all correspondence delivered to that address for Sherlock Holmes, using a standard form letter. One letter, however, gets their attention. It is from a descendent of Moriarity threatening vengence. At the same time, a series of cr More...
A clever premise drives this quasi-cozy. A law firm, consisting of Reggie and Nigel Heath, brothers, rents offices at 221B Baker Street. One of the clauses in their lease is that they reply to all correspondence delivered to that address for Sherlock Holmes, using a standard form letter. One letter, however, gets their attention. It is from a descendent of Moriarity threatening vengence. At the same time, a series of cr More...
Dec 05, 2011
Barbara
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After dragging through my last book, I was very happy to have something completely lightweight and superquick. I was hesitant to even read this; after I got it home from the library, I was disappointed to find this was the second book in a series. As a girl who hates to start anything in the middle and refuses to listen to a single spoiler, I went back and forth on whether or not to just take it back and get the first. However, I'm glad I bit the bullet and just went through with it.
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Aug 02, 2011
Kari
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I liked this one a lot more than the first one (The Baker Street Letters). There was more of both brothers in this one, whereas, the first one was mostly from Reggie's point of view. I thought the mystery was pretty good. I liked the twists and turns that it took. There were also a couple of red herrings, which I liked. The author delves more into the brothers' background this time around as well. I really liked both of them and think that they make a great detective team. The one thing th
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Sep 24, 2011
Albert
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I am a big Sherlock Holmes fan and Conan Doyle was one of the first authors I ever read and then went back to read some more. So I actually enjoy seeing new and established writers of our era tackle the world of Holmes and London mysteries and the mystique that goes with Baker Street. So you see, I really wanted to like this book.
But I am afraid I cannot say that found the story or the characters of this tale the least bit entertaining or worthy the tie in, however loosely done, to Baker S More...
But I am afraid I cannot say that found the story or the characters of this tale the least bit entertaining or worthy the tie in, however loosely done, to Baker S More...
Apr 28, 2011
Barb
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Nice premis--two brothers, one a solicitor, one a barrister, lease 221B Baker Street as their office. As a stipulation of their lease, they are required to send a form letter--and ONLY that form letter--in response to any letters sent to Sherlock Holmes. However, the two become embroiled in mysteries presented by those who correspond with the fictional detective. I would definitely read more in this series--I liked the characters, the relationships and the Holmes tie-in.
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May 24, 2011
Debbie
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Light read...but not as billed. I didn't find it Holmesian at all...and as a mystery too much is left out to figure it out yourself.
After I started reading, I noticed it's a "second", but too much of it refers to the first. If the reader hadn't read the first (like me) there were continuing references that made no sense...kind of like when you have a conversation with someone who thinks you already know what they are talking about.
After I started reading, I noticed it's a "second", but too much of it refers to the first. If the reader hadn't read the first (like me) there were continuing references that made no sense...kind of like when you have a conversation with someone who thinks you already know what they are talking about.
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Mar 16, 2011
Joanne
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I really like this new series about lawyering brothers who inhabit Sherlock Holmes' old offices at 221B Baker Street. Their lease requires them to answer letters addressed to Mr. Holmes with a form letter, but sometimes they get drawn in to the real-life mysteries their letter-writers describe. Here they receive a letter from Professor Moriarty, Holmes' old nemesis.
The plot's a little farfetched, but the bantering dialogue is wonderful.
The plot's a little farfetched, but the bantering dialogue is wonderful.
Nov 11, 2011
"Robertson's second mystery featuring barrister Reggie Heath...offers pacing, prose, and plotting at a level far above that of its predecessor...An extremely clever evil scheme will delight readers." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Listen to The Brothers of Baker Street on your smartphone.
Listen to The Brothers of Baker Street on your smartphone.
May 14, 2011
Becca
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Not good. Perhaps an interesting premise (lawyer brothers whose practice is at 221b Baker street and are contractually obligated to answer mail they get addressed to Sherlock Holmes) but the plot was weak, far fetched and not really in the Holmsian tradition nor was it an interesting enough twist on it. Plus the writing was disjointed and the characters pretty weak an not likable. There you have it!
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Mar 27, 2011
Stasha
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The second book in the series about a barrister who works on the second floor of the building on Baker Street. This time, a descendant of Moriarty is convinced that Reggie is really Sherlock Holmes. Reggie is still clueless about Laura but Nigel has found love with his Mara in LA (from the last book).
Not the normal prose I usually read but still good and a nice mystery.
Not the normal prose I usually read but still good and a nice mystery.
Oct 15, 2011
Cathrine
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I think that this novel is better than the first one in the series The Baker Street Letters. Though the story is still more suspense than mystery really. The murderer is just too obvious too early.
The Sherlock Holmes twist is a lot better though. Reggie Heath's Baker Street law offices constanly receive letters addressed to Sherlock Holmes. But something is wrong about this new one. It's for Reggie from a Professor Moriarty. Is Sherlock Holmes mortal enemy really out to get The Broth More...
The Sherlock Holmes twist is a lot better though. Reggie Heath's Baker Street law offices constanly receive letters addressed to Sherlock Holmes. But something is wrong about this new one. It's for Reggie from a Professor Moriarty. Is Sherlock Holmes mortal enemy really out to get The Broth More...
Jun 30, 2011
Sharneel
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Having missed the first of this series, I plan to go back and read it. This book revolves around two brothers, both barristers, who have taken offices at the celebrated 221b Baker St. Of course, given that address, they end up getting involved in mysteries. This current
one played on the legend of Moriarity--with a twist. An entertaining read.
one played on the legend of Moriarity--with a twist. An entertaining read.
Mar 25, 2011
Mike
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This is a thoroughly enjoyable mystery and I expect it will become a very popular series. It is funny, with tongue-in-cheek moments, and the characters are very likable. I read the 2nd book in the series and, while I had to fill in a few blanks at the beginning, it was a well-written caper with a great Holmes-ish spin.
May 13, 2011
Dina
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Nigel's fledgling law firm at Baker Street is in trouble--and he might lose his license. While representing a driver of a black cab who's accused of murder Nigel starts to receive letters from Moriarty. Can Nigel solve the murders in time to save his career? This was another fun read.
Sep 06, 2011
Catherine
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This is the second book in this murder mystery series, but the first that I have read--it is a clever idea--the brothers live in the fictional Sherlock Holmes address, and the condition of their lease is that they must deal with all correspondence--which in this case leads them into their own mystery. Well done.
Mar 06, 2011
Amanda
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I thought the story would focus on Reggie solving a case from one of the letters written to Sherlock Holmes. Instead, it seemed to spend most of the time focused on his ex? girlfriend and her sleazy new boyfriend. I gave up halfway through
May 07, 2011
Carol
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Fun mystery. I'm a Sherlock Holmes fan so the idea of a lawyer's office at 221B Baker Street getting letters addressed to Sherlock Holmes sounded interesting. This is the second book so now I need to read the first one The Baker Street Letters.
Mar 14, 2011
Kristin
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If you’re looking for an edge-of-your-seat kind of mystery that will keep you guessing until the last page, this isn’t it. But if you’re in the mood for a light mystery with characters you’ll care about, The Brothers of Baker Street is a good choice.
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Sep 18, 2011
Coki
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Granted, I didn't read the first one but this was not nearly as good as I wanted it to be. Mystery was almost an aside, characters were not bad but not compelling. Most interesting thing was learning about the Black Cabs. Meh.
Mar 21, 2011
Michele
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the premise is interesting. but it could have been better. not enough character development. the principal characters seem shallow to me. the plot could have been better. Is this a character driven plot or action driven?
Jun 26, 2011
Jaci
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I enjoyed the delightfully dry humor and perfect reading of this mystery. The contest between Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty continues with different dramatis personae but just as gripping. Great listening.
Aug 19, 2011
Andrea
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a quick read, fun mystery, and no blood or guts - my kind of mystery novel! I quite enjoyed this, though I would not call it 'fine literature'. The topic was timely, interesting, and light, and mixed the 'olde England' with new modern London in a simple, easy to read way.
