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Baker Street Mysteries: The Rose of Africa

Baker Street Mysteries: The Rose of Africa

by Chris Mould (Illustrator), Chris Mould (Illustrator), Tim Pigott-Smith (Author)

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    Paperback 2009

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Synopsis

The Rose of Africa: a famous diamond.
Beautiful. Valuable. Stolen.
When Potts's Uncle Hector is blamed for the theft, things don't quite add up.Can the Irregulars unravel the case and prove Uncle Hector innocent?

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 256
 Edition: UK ed.
 Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 20 Aug 2009
ISBN 10: 0340960051
ISBN 13: 9780340960059
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: When a fleeing Sam Wiggins runs into Sherlock Holmes one day, Sam never imagines that he will become a detective himself, helping Sherlock Holmes as well as working with the other members of the Baker Street Irregulars - Billy, Potts, Titch and Edie - to solve mysteries on their own. In The Rose of Africa, Potts' uncle is charged with murder and the theft of a diamond, but Potts is determined to prove his innocence.

Media Reviews
'The Dragon Tattoo' is a rattling good yarn. Anyone writing a new Sherlock Holmes tale needs sharp wits and a keen sense of drama, and Tim Pigott-Smith has those in abundance. I look forward to further adventures of the Baker Street Irregulars from this skilful storyteller. * Philip Pullman *
'A pacy, compelling thriller with a strong plot and believable characters ... Really evocative of the streets of Victorian London, this is a series that is likely to run and run.' * Lovereading 4 kids *
'This is an exciting page-turner of a story with fantastic characters.' * Families *
'exciting, full of danger and adventure' * School Librarian *
'breathlessly exciting adventures' * Sherlock Holmes Society Magazine *
Tim Pigott-Smith (Baker Street Mysteries) was interviewed for the regular slot 'My Perfect Sunday' ahead of his appearance at the Bath Festival on 27th September * Sunday Telegraph *
'thrilling' * Bournemouth Echo *
Fraught with danger, mystery and intrigue. Thrilling. * Bournemouth Daily Echo *
Author Bio
Tim graduated in Drama from the University of Bristol, in 1967. He now holds the position of Special Lecturer in the Department of Drama. He has played leading roles with both the Royal Shakespeare Company, and the Royal National Theatre; his most recent stage appearance was as Henry Higgins, in the Peter Hall production of Pygmalion. Tim made his Broadway debut in 1974 as Dr Watson in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production 'Sherlock Holmes'. He is well known for his character roles on TV, and his award-winning performance as Ronald Merrick in The Jewel in the Crown brought him international recognition. Tim has filmed all over the world, and has now achieved his ambition to appear in a James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, as the Foreign Secretary. Tim is a regular broadcaster, with many audiobooks to his credit.