As part of the Classics For Kids series international best-selling author Mark Williams is proud to present the third of the Sherlock Holmes short story adaptations: The Red-Headed League.
Come join Holmes and Watson as they solve the mystery of the Red-Headed League in a child-friendly, twenty-first century English and with the seamier side of Victorian life left out.
Ideal for children of all ages to get started with the world's most famous detective.
New release, so no sales history, but this book is part of a long series of short stories for kids, and with the Sherlock Holmes brand recognition should perform well across the globe.
I had been strolling through Regent’s Park one October morning, enjoying the blustery wind. The trees were wearing their autumn colours – red, brown, yellow and orange, and all shades in between. Fallen leaves were being kicked about by happy children.
I was reminded of the colours of the leaves when I arrived at 221b Baker Street and found my dear friend Sherlock Holmes talking with a man who himself could best described as autumnal.
He had flaming red hair and a florid face that, with his brown suit and shoes, made him look almost like the trees I had just left behind in Regent’s park.
“I’m sorry, Holmes. I didn’t realize you were busy,” I said. “I’ll call back shortly.”
“No, no,” said Holmes. “Do come in, Watson. I would like you to meet Mr. Jabez Wilson, who has come to me with a most bizarre mystery.”
“This sounds interesting,” I said.
“Indeed,” agreed Holmes. He turned to his guest. “Mr. Wilson, would you begin again and explain to my dear friend Dr. Watson the events that bring you here today. I will benefit from hearing the story again myself, for it is quite remarkable.”
At that moment Mrs. Hudson appeared in the doorway with a covered tray. She placed the tray on the table and removed the cloth to reveal a pot of tea, milk and sugar, and three cups and saucers.
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French
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Already translated.
Translated by Gouzée Marjorie
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Author review: Excellent communications and professional in approach. Looking forward to working with Marjorie again. |
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German
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Translated by Daniela Maizner
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Italian
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Translated by Gabriele D'Andrea
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Author review: Excellent! very pleased with translation and with speed and communications with translator. |
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Portuguese
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Already translated.
Translated by Patrícia Pinto
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Author review: Excellent as always! |
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Spanish
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Already translated.
Translated by Monica Cruz
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Author review: Excellent as always! |
