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The Ring of Thoth is a tale of fantasy, mystery, the supernatural and horror by the creator of Sherlock Holmes.

There is no detective in fiction as shrewd as Sherlock Holmes. An accomplished violinist, adept at a dozen obscure sciences, and possessed of an acerbic wit, Holmes's adventures with Dr. Watson have delighted readers for more than a century. This collection features some of the most celebrated stories in the Sherlock Holmes canon: "A Scandal in Bohemia", "The Red-Headed League", "The Man with the Twisted Lip", "The Adventure of the Crooked Man”, "The Adventure of the Cardboard Box", "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches", and "The Adventure of the Six Napoleons”.

Arthur Conan Doyle’s novel A Study in Scarlet marked the first appearance of fictional private detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr. Watson. Doyle wrote this novel in less than three weeks when he was 27 years old. Originally called A Tangled Skein, the novel was rejected by several publishers before it was accepted for publication as A Study in Scarlet in the November 1887 issue of Beeton’s Christmas Annual, an obscure British magazine remembered for little other than its inauguration of Sherlock Holmes. The novel was first published as a book the following year, but it was not...

Throughout many years, Dr. John H. Watson accompanied his friend and companion Sherlock Holmes in solving countless mysteries and crimes. Beginning in the 1880s and into the 20th century, Holmes consistently held his status as the world's most brilliant and successful detective. The New Adventures brings to the public for the very first time some of Watson's accounts of Sherlock Holmes cases previously kept under lock and key.

THE HUDSON VALLEY MYSTERY. A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY HAS TAKEN PLACE JUST OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY. A YOUNG MAN MURDERED HIS FATHER AND THEN WENT STARK RAVING MAD. Sherlock Holmes is called upon by the lad's mother to solve the crime. So Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson make their way to America. There they meet the villains of Tammany Hall and maybe - no one will ever know - a ghostly apparition the haunts the pleasant glade known as Sleepy Hollow.

Suivez le plus célèbre des détectives britanniques dans une progression complète, depuis ses premières enquêtes jusqu'aux ultimes dossiers du canon holmésien. Chaque histoire est restituée dans une narration soignée qui met en valeur la logique implacable, l'humour discret et l'atmosphère unique du Londres victorien. Un ouvrage audio indispensable pour les passionnés de littérature policière, les admirateurs de Holmes, ou toute personne souhaitant redécouvrir les enquêtes qui ont défini le genre du détective moderne.

Step into a world of mystery and logic as cunning detectives and elusive criminals play a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. This collection delves into the intricate art of deduction, where sharp minds unravel complex puzzles and justice hangs in the balance. Each episode of our podcast brings you a complete audiobook that explores the thrilling dynamics of investigation and intrigue. Experience a new story every week, showcasing a rich array of perspectives, periods, and narrative styles that highlight the timeless allure of solving the unsolvable. Perfect for those who crave intellectual ...

The story follows Holmes and Watson as they investigate John Hector McFarlane, a young lawyer accused of murdering his client, builder Jonas Oldacre, after Oldacre unexpectedly named McFarlane the sole beneficiary of his will.

Together with Dr. John Watson, he investigates in sinister opium dens and a mysterious moated castle. Along the way, he meets a shady opera singer, an enigmatic gnome, and a derelict abortionist.

In this iconic mystery, Holmes and Watson must unravel more than one mystery before time runs out as they confront a cunning foe who will stop at nothing to accomplish a dreadful goal. But is that foe human or the result of a centuries-old curse? Come to the foggy English moors to learn the truth about The Hound of the Baskervilles, in this audio adaptation performed by Jim Weiss.

The Sign of the Four is the thrilling follow-up to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's premiere novel, A Study in Scarlet in which he introduced the world's first unofficial consulting detective, the legendary and brilliant Sherlock Holmes.

"I was under the impression that you were dead," said Sherlock Holmes to the man who had entered the front room of 221B Baker Street. "I am now inclined to think that you were not murdered after all." The gentleman was of the same age as Holmes and me but sported a full beard, gray-on-its-way-to-white hair, and a short suit jacket that immediately identified him as an American. He grinned and gave his fingers a snap.

Five new pastiche stories of the world's greatest detective. These stories are shorter than the other novellas in the New Sherlock Holmes Mysteries set and were published earlier in either the MX Books or Belanger Books anthologies of Sherlock Holmes stories (Edited by David Marcum). 'The Singular Tragedy of the Atkinson Brothers at Trincomalee' is one of the unpublished cases we hear about in The Canon. The story Takes Holmes and Watson to the tropical island of Ceylon on behalf of the Foreign Office to investigate the murder of one of the Atkinson brothers.

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Step into the world of mystery and deduction, where keen observation and logical reasoning unravel complex puzzles. This podcast invites you to explore stories filled with intellectual challenges and thrilling discoveries, much like those found in detective narratives. Each week, we present a different complete audiobook, offering a variety of perspectives, time periods, and storytelling styles. This rotating collection ensures that no two weeks are the same, providing listeners with a chance to satisfy their curiosity, gain new insights, and enjoy an engaging escape into the art of detection....

Step into the intricate world of mystery and deduction where every detail matters and logic reigns supreme. This podcast explores the art of problem-solving and the human psyche through stories that challenge perceptions and unravel complex puzzles. Each episode presents a new opportunity to engage with the legendary detective's analytical mind and the intriguing cases that test his skills. Featuring a rotating selection of complete audiobooks, this series offers listeners a fresh experience each week, showcasing diverse perspectives, time periods, and storytelling styles. Whether you're ...

An engineer, Victor Hatherley, attends Dr Watson's surgery after his thumb is chopped off, and recounts his tale to Watson and Holmes. Hatherley had been hired for 50 guineas to repair a machine he was told compressed Fuller's earth into bricks. Hatherley was told to keep the job confidential, and was transported to the job in a carriage with frosted glass, to keep the location secret. He was shown the press, but on closer inspection discovered a "crust of metallic deposit" on the press, and he suspected it was not being used for compressing earth.

Roboter Elmer muss zum 100.000-Kilometer-Service. Da die Crew der Ultimo-1 beschäftigt ist, werden Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson beauftragt, ihn in die Service-Station im Meer auf einem Wasserplanet zu begleiten. Dabei stoßen sie auf einen ermordeten Kybernetiker.

In this gripping Sherlock Holmes adventure, we encounter the man dubbed as the worst in London by Holmes himself. Despite his personal detestation, Holmes is forced to invite this morally repugnant man into his home, treating him with professional courtesy. What could possibly compel Holmes to tolerate such a character? What terrifying power does Charles Augustus Milverton wield over Holmes and the hapless victims he mercilessly manipulates? Join us on this thrilling journey as we unravel the mystery. - Summary by phil c

A colleague of Dr. Watson asks Sherlock Holmes for help: His patient Joseph Merrick, known in public as the "elephant man", because of his strong physical deformations, was the victim of a brutal assault. Holmes and Watson take over the case, which takes them to the circus milieu.