Embassy Row: A Mycroft Holmes Novel, by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Bill Fawcett
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Agent of the Empire: Mycroft Holmes is more than a simple agent of Her Majesty’s government—his immense mind calculates and guides the entire political and economic agenda of the British Empire. Paterson Guthrie, Mycroft’s secretary, accompanies his employer to secret negotiations with the Japanese, intended to secure England’s position in Japanese-controlled waters. But many highly placed Englishmen do not wish to ally themselves with a people they consider inferior, and the Japanese are wary of close ties with a society they find increasingly hostile. And why is the flirtatious Miss Gatspy, sometimes spy, sometimes assassin, lurking around the embassy—is she after information, or she after Guthrie? Despite misunderstandings and suspicious “accidents,” the agreement is near completion. But the night the papers are to be signed and sealed, a British diplomat firmly opposed to the negotiations is found dead with a Japanese dagger in his back. Mycroft and Guthrie must solve his murder, expose the agitators behind it, and see to the finalization of the agreement—without finding themselves on the wrong end of the knife. FROM THE PERSONAL JOURNAL OF PHILIP TYERS: Sutton has finally put Webster’s tragedy aside and is now taking his tea in the study. He asked me to join him, but I am determined to remain at my post, watching those who are without doubt observing this building. Much as I have tried to dismiss it, I have a growing sense of apprehension that has become more acute with every passing hour. I have recommended to Sutton that he avoid sitting near the windows, for it may be that those who are set to observe us have something more than observations alone in their plans. The messenger from the Admiralty arrived this afternoon with a small case of documents for M H to examine tonight regarding the current political situation in India. I have put this away against M H’s return tonight. I expect the contents will demand a good portion of M H’s time this evening. There is also another missive from Baker Street, this one confirming the first report, that none of the street gangs were involved in the attack on M H and G. This has provided me less comfort than I might have wished. Note: This use of the character of Mycroft Holmes is done with the kind permission of Dame Jean Conan Doyle. Review Quotes: “Authorized by the Conan Doyle Estate—and great fun to boot.”—Seattle Times/Post Intelligencer “Mycroft relies on action, negotiation, and manipulation—rather like John Le Carré’s Smiley. The book is appealing, with a nice dash of actual Victorian political characters and events. It’s fun to read.”—San Jose Mercury News “Any Sherlock Holmes fan will want to read Quinn Fawcett’s homage to the great detective.”—Midwest Book Review “The star is Holmes, and the narrator is his sidekick. But the Holmes is Mycroft, Sherlock’s older, smarter brother; and the narrator is Paterson Erskine Guthrie, not Dr. Watson. Absorbing.” —Publishers Weekly
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Embassy Row: A Mycroft Holmes Novel, by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Bill Fawcett From Publishers Weekly Mycroft Holmes returns for a flat and disappointing second adventure following Against the Brotherhood (1997). Sherlock's older and reputedly wiser brother is in the midst of secret and delicate naval negotiations with the Japanese at the Swiss Embassy in late-19th-century London. Many forces oppose the agreement: reactionary British elements and reactionary Japanese factions are against it; Chinese, Russian, Austro-Hungarian and German interests all have reason to sabotage the treaty; in addition, two sinister international organizations, The Brotherhood and The Golden Lodge, might also wish to thwart it. A Japanese prince's clandestine affair with a British woman, should it become known, would scuttle the treaty. Holmes is at the heart of the effort to steer the treaty through these obstacles. He is aided by his secretary, Paterson Erskine Guthrie; the actor Edmund Sutton, who plays his double; and by Philip Tyers, who is housekeeper, cook and nursemaid to them all. Amid the muddled intrigue, attacks are made on Holmes and his allies, and a British diplomat is assassinated with a Japanese dagger. Many readers will undoubtedly prove more astute than Holmes, who seems unable to get ahead of the game and provides little evidence of his reputedly great intellect. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal Mycroft Holmes, on a secret mission for the British Government, is negotiating a treaty with the Japanese government. In meetings held in the Swiss Embassy, Holmes and Tochigi, the Japanese ambassador, have just about reached agreement on a treaty that would be advantageous to both countries. But, as always, there are enemies afoot. As the treaty nears completion, Holmes and his secretary, Patterson Guthrie, become the target of enemy assassins. But who is the enemy? When a British diplomat known to oppose any negotiations with the Japanese is found murdered and the weapon used was a Japanese seppuku, treaty negotiations take second stage to solving the crime. An intriguing story with plot twists as intricate as any international treaty, Embassy Row is sure to be popular with mystery lovers. Simon Prebble does an admirable job in narrating this second book in the Holmes series. Highly recommended for all public libraries. Theresa Connors, Arkansas Tech Univ., Russellville Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Kirkus Reviews The second in a series (Against the Brotherhood, 1997) featuring Sherlock Holmes - s brother Mycroft, a high-level diplomatic agent for England - s Admiralty, whose present assignment is to facilitate the signing of an agreement with Japan - an agreement that would guarantee England - s influence in Japanese-controlled waters and also increase the number of Japanese students accepted at England - s Dartmouth Naval Academy. Mycroft is aided by his secretary Guthrie, manservant Tyers, and actor Edmund Sutton, who convincingly masquerades as Mycroft, allowing his master to participate in secret meetings at the Swiss embassy with Japan - s Ambassador Tichigi and his secretaries Minato and Banadaichi, among others. It - s Mycroft who finds the body of Lord Edward Brackenheath, stabbed to death at the foot of the embassy - s terrace steps. Brackenheath, a wastrel and one of the conservatives opposing any ties to Japan, was married to Lady Francesca, an heiress and (as Mycroft is to discover) the secret lover of Japan - s Prince Jiro, a student at Dartmouth. Matters are further complicated by attacks on Sutton and Guthrie - the latter saved by Penelope Gatspy of the Golden Lodge. The solution, like most of what has gone before, is wordy, complex, and unconvincing. No treat here for Sherlock enthusiasts. -- Copyright ©1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. A rare treat for Sherlock fans By A Customer Patterson Guthrie immensely enjoys his job as secretary to the incredibly intelligent and influential Mycroft Holmes. Currently, his employ is negotiating with the Japanese on behalf of England, who want to secure access to the oriental ports in spite of the fact that many of his countrymen oppose any pact with Japan. As the meetings wind down towards an agreement, an opponent, Lord Brackenheath is murdered.Mycroft quickly realizes that the killing of Brackenheath could also lead to the death of the treaty that he so diligently worked at completing. Mycroft begins to investigate the murder in order to save the agreement that abruptly appears to be unraveling. As he searches for clues, Patterson takes down notes.The second Mycroft Holmes novel continues in the great tradition of his younger sibling Sherlock and his own previous adventure (narrated by Patterson in AGAINST THE BROTHERHOOD). EMBASSY ROW contains a crisp story line that follows in the Master's tradition. The characters are wonderful and Mycroft fits the brief insights provided readers by Doyle. Any Sherlock Holmes fan will want to read Quinn Fawcett's homage to the great detective.Harriet Klausner
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Mycroft Holmes as he should be. By J. Carroll The first book in this series (Against The Brotherhood)introduced the reader to a Mycroft Holmes who was a bit too much of an action hero to fit my personal take on the character. Although I enjoyed the 1st book , the plot of Embassy Row better fits the character of Sherlock's brother. Filled with intrigue over a treaty with Japan, The Emperor's son and a mystery woman, and a murder that may cause the events to explode; Embassy Row does an excellent job of showing the behind the scenes role of Mycroft Holmes, hinted at in the few Sherlock Holmes tales he made an appearence in. I did have some problems with Holmes' late identification of the mystery woman, which will be patently obvious to the reader, and the constant appearence of The Golden Lodge's Miss Gatspy, whose role works as "deus ex machina." I hope Mr. Fawcett can avoid falling into this trap too often. I think Mycroft should remain the puppetmaster in these tales, it lends credence to Sherlock's assertions that Mycroft was the more intelligent of the two.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Wow! By Nicholas Fry Excellent sequel to Against the Brotherhood. Fawcett takes us deep into the world of international intrigue, the habitat of Mycroft Holmes. Deeply involving story and an exciting plot. Keep them coming Mr. Fawcett.
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