The Summary

The story of the Greek Interpreter opens with a friendly discussion between Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson about the hereditary traits. Watson has always thought that Holmes is unique with singular capabilities but Holmes doesn't agree; he has an older brother called Mycroft,whose intellect is outstrips his own. Sherlock though sometimes sought out the advice of his brother,so he decides to visit him at the Diogenes Club to make him known to Dr.Watson. But this time, Sherlock has been sought by Mycroft, for Mr.Meles, a Greek interpreter and neighbour of Mycroft, who had sought the advice of Mycroft. A man by the name of Harold

Latimer asked for the services of Mr Meles.

Mr Meles had been collected in a blacked-out cab, and although

told the destination was to be Kensington, the journey lasted for

longer than it should. Latimer also created an atmosphere of

violence; he demanded for future silence from the interpreter. After a couple of hours the blacked-out cab arrived at destination; an house where Mr Meles encounters a second man, Wilson Kemp, and he immediately understood how irregular this interpreting job was going to be. A third man was brought into the presence of the Greek interpreter, whose mouth was covered in sticking plaster.

Mr Meles was asked to ask this new man certain questions,

but as he realized that Latimer and Kemp were both ignorant

of the Greek language,the interpreter managed to interpose

his own questions as well. From his questions Mr Meles

discovered that the captive man was named Paul Kratides, a

greek man who Latimer and Kemp were trying to make sign

some papers and that he had been in England for three weeks,but had no idea where he currently was.

But than they've been interrupted when a woman entered the room; this woman called out to Paul and consequently he ripped off his mouth guard calling the woman Sophy. Paul and Sophy were quickly separated, and then Mr Meles was

ushered from house into the blacked-out cab again. After a long drive

ensued, Mr Meles was dropped off on Wandsworth Common,far away

from his house. The Greek interpreter immediately went to gain the

advice of Mycroft Holmes. Advertisements had been placed in the papers, the ads asking for information about a Greek lady staying in England, or a man named Paul Katrides. Sherlock Holmes started sending a few telegrams, but it's Mycroft who brings the next development,he has had an answer to the placed newspaper notices; a Mr Davenport tells that Sophy is staying at house known as the Myrtles in Beckenham. Sherlock,Watson and Mycroft decided to go to Beckenham; they collect Inspector Gregson and Mr Meles but when they arrive at the Meles residence though, they find that the Greek interpreter has already been picked up by a cab.

Holmes brothers, Watson and Gregson arrive at the Myrtles and it appears that the house has been abandoned,but it wasn't quiet as empty as it appeared, as breaking through a locked door, the party find Paul Kratides and Mr Meles; both men have been gassed with charcoal fumes.

It was too late for Paul Kratides, but the attention of Dr Watson sees Mr Meles saved. The gaps in Sherlock Holmes’ knowledge of the case are soon filled in. Friends had warned Paul Kratides about the influence that Latimer was exerting over Sophy, and the brother had travelled to England from Greece to rectify that situation. Paul Kratides had though become a prisoner of Latimer, and the latter had tried to make the former sign over Sophy’s property but Paul Kratides had refused to do so, ultimately leading to his own death. At the end a news arrives: Latimer and Kemp had been killed, in Hungary. It appears that the two have killed each other during a fight; but Sherlock has a strong inkling that the deaths have been caused by Sophy; the sister getting her revenge.

The Characters

Sherlock Holmes is the main character of the story,he is an highly intelligent detective that is known for his lack of social skills and precise observation . His intellect drives his passion for mystery, all of which work together in this story to help find the kidnapped Paul Kratides and the men behind the job. However, Holmes is not known as an empathetic person, Watson describes him as unemotional. But what he lacks in his relationships, he makes up for with his knowledge of the world and ability to make logical connections. Then we have Dr. Watson, who is Holmes' business associate and friend,he helps him solve the many mysteries they encounter.

It seems Watson is the emotional balance of Holmes' logical brain, both of them intelligently work together. Next to these two characters there is a surprising figure which is Mycroft Holmes,Sherlock Homles' brother, he is precisely described: "Mycroft Holmes was a much larger and stouter man than Sherlock. His body was absolutely