The Adventures of Dagobert Trostler: Vienna's Sherlock Holmes, by Balduin Groller

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I recently read the English translation of The Adventures of Dagobert Trostler: Vienna's Sherlock Holmes, by Balduin Groller. This book appealed to be for a few reasons. One is that I have really enjoyed the handful of Sherlock Holmes stories I've read. So I thought I'd enjoy reading stories with a similar sleuth and a similar vibe. Another reason it appealed to me was because it's an international mystery series, which is different from the usual books I read. The third reason this book appealed to me was because it contains short stories and I've been wanting to read more of those.

There are six short stories in this book. They are "The Fine Cigars", "The Great Embezzlement",  "Anonymous Letters", "An Arrest", "The Cheat", and "The Mysterious Box". None of these contain murder, but the crimes still have high stakes, especially for that time period in Vienna.  I found the mysteries to be clever and fun. Every story ends with a common theme that is different from any other mystery I've read. 

Dagobert Trostler, like Sherlock Holmes, is a private investigator. However, Dagobert Trostler is more laid back. He enjoys the simple things in life like delicious food and great company. He has friends that are recurring characters in multiple stories, but he does his sleuthing mostly alone. Unlike Sherlock Holmes, Dagobert Trostler does not have a "Watson". 

If you're a fan of Sherlock Holmes, I encourage you to give The Adventures of Dagobert Trostler: Vienna's Sherlock Holmes, by Balduin Groller a try. You'll feel right at home with the overall vibe, yet there are differences that will surprise you. There is some mild language and I did find the writing a little dry at times, but in general, it as many of the elements that fans of cozy mysteries enjoy.

Thank you to Kazabo Publishing for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.