Barefoot on Baker Street

Set in late Victorian London, the story follows a young workhouse orphan named Red as she navigates a tumultuous life marked by crime and survival. After escaping the workhouse at thirteen, she encounters the harsh realities of slum life, street gangs, and petty crime. A fateful meeting with the enigmatic Sherlock Holmes sparks an unexpected infatuation, while her burgeoning criminal activities attract the attention of the dangerous Professor Moriarty. The narrative explores themes of poverty, infatuation, and the struggle for identity amid the industrial revolution.