Baker (Three Act Tragedy)

In the novel Three Act Tragedy, Baker is Sir Bartholomew Strange's butler, and had worked for him for seven years prior to the events of the novel. Baker was in London most of the time, in Harley Street, and Sir Bartholomew would bring him to Melfort Abbey when he had a party.

Baker's health had not been good, so Sir Bartholomew had given him a few months' holiday, and had paid for him to stay at a place near the sea, near Brighton. Because of this, Baker is not present during the events of the novel, and Sir Bartholomew temporarily hired Ellis as his butler.

Portrayals
In Murder in Three Acts (1986), the character's name is changed to Roberto. He is on vacation, and so does not appear in person.

In the film adaptation of Three Act Tragedy in Series 12 of ITV's Agatha Christie's Poirot drama series, Baker is on holiday in Margate, having been given two months holiday for long service. He does not appear in person in this adaptation.