Barry S. Brown is an American author, renowned for his mystery novel series, 'Mrs. Hudson of Baker Street'. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he currently resides in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, where he can often be seen wearing a deerstalker hat and cape, sparking curiosity among the locals.
Prior to his career as an author, Brown prepared for his series by pursuing a research career in mental health, criminology, and drug abuse. This background enabled him to approach the task of correcting misinformation about Mrs. Hudson and events at 221B Baker Street with meticulous deductive skills. He has established Mrs. Hudson's significant role as the true sage of Baker Street, who provided free lodging to Sherlock Holmes in exchange for his services as a male figurehead for her business .
The 'Mrs. Hudson of Baker Street' series, composed of four books and counting, follows Holmes and Dr. Watson on a series of adventures, taking them from London's East End to England's country estates and across the Atlantic to New York City. Brown's stories are told with a tongue-in-cheek style while maintaining historical accuracy regarding the people and events of the late 19th century.