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Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud presents more tales of Sherlock Holmes.

The Sherlock Holmes series read in unabridged form, by David Timson for Naxos AudioBooks, is widely regarded as one of the finest. Here, Timson brings his remarkable performance skills to one of Doyle’s full-length novels. Holmes and his faithful Dr Watson are summoned to a country house by a coded message. They arrive too late to save a life and then pursue the trail which leads to the unmasking of the murderer.

James Dodd demande l'aide de Sherlock Holmes pour faire le point sur une étrange situation. Il est sans nouvelles de Godfrey Emsworth, un camarade de régiment, et pourtant ce dernier lui est apparu une nuit, le teint livide, à une fenêtre de la maison des parents d'Emsworth où il était en visite. Sherlock Holmes, aidé de son fidèle ami le docteur Watson, arrivera-t-il à percer le mystère de cette disparition ?

Malgré des menaces, Sherlock Holmes enquête sur les offres disproportionnées qui sont faites à Mme Maberley pour sa maison et tout ce qu'elle contient. Sherlock Holmes se doute que les acquéreurs sont intéressés par quelque chose d'autre, quelque chose de très surprenant... Sherlock Holmes va mettre tout son art et son savoir pour élucider cette sombre affaire.

John Garrideb informe Sherlock Holmes qu'un richissime américain du nom de Garrideb vient de mourir. Une seule condition pour hériter de sa fortune : trois autres personnes portant le même nom doivent se présenter en même temps. Ayant déjà localisé un Nathan Garrideb, il demande à Holmes son aide pour en trouver un troisième. Très vite, Sherlock Holmes se rend compte qu'il est peut-être manipulé.

Ten million people had been murdered. For 15 years, atrocities had been perpetrated by King Leopold II of Belgium and his Force Publique in the Congo Free State. By 1909, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle could stand it no longer and felt the need to speak out and inform the general public of exactly what was going on. This new edition of his passionate plea for action includes contemporary newspaper reports and an introduction by Tim Dalgleish. His book is a classic in the annals of genocide and remains a shocking portrayal of humanity’s "heart of darkness".

Wovon ich heute berichten möchte, hatte sich im Spätherbst des Jahres 1896 ereignet. Die Geschehnisse fanden im Londoner Sankt-Lukas-Hospital für Geisteskranke und in der kleinen Ortschaft Castle Hedingham statt.

A Sherlock Holmes mystery by Arthur Conan Doyle, brought to life in this dramatic narration by Old Good Readz. When a young woman seeks Holmes’ help after her sister’s mysterious death, the legendary detective and his loyal companion, Dr. Watson, embark on one of their most chilling investigations.

Der Hund von Baskerville (Originaltitel: The Hound of the Baskervilles, in neueren Übersetzungen auch Der Hund der Baskervilles) ist der dritte Roman mit Sherlock Holmes und eine der bekanntesten Detektivgeschichten Arthur Conan Doyles. Der Roman spielt im England des späten 19. Jahrhunderts in der Region Dartmoor. Auf der Familie Baskerville lastet ein dämonischer Fluch, wie aus einem Familiendokument aus dem Jahre 1742 hervorgeht.

Full-cast dramatisations of six seminal sci-fi novels that have shaped the genre Thrilling and thought-provoking, shocking and satirical; science fiction has long captivated us with its surprising scenarios and subversion of the familiar. Included here are six classics from the past 250 years...

"Monsieur Mycroft Holmes a la douleur de vous faire part de la disparition de son frère Sherlock Holmes. La famille remercie de tout coeur le docteur John Watson, ainsi que toutes les personnes qui par leur présence, leurs pensées ou leurs prières s'associeront à son deuil." Sherlock Holmes ne serait qu'un imposteur ! Un adepte de la drogue ! Les journaux londoniens abondent de lettres qui insultent la mémoire du célèbre détective. Pour le docteur Watson, c'en est trop. Il se décide enfin à raconter la véritable histoire de la mort de Sherlock Holmes.

In Dr. Watsons Praxis erscheint sehr früh am Morgen der knapp 25jährige Hydraulik-Ingenieur Victor Hatherley, der in der Nacht einen Daumen verloren hat. Da er von einem Mordanschlag spricht, schaltet Watson umgehend Holmes ein. Ihm berichtet Hatherley, dass ihn gestern in seinem miserabel laufenden Laden ein ungewöhnlich dünner Mann mit deutschem Akzent aufgesucht hat, der sich als Oberst Lysander Stark ausgab.

Der Hund der Baskervilles ist der dritte Roman von Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, der einen Kriminalfall des Sherlock Holmes erzählt. Die Geschichte erschien von August 1901 bis April 1902 im Strand Magazine. Dieser Fall zählt zu den berühmtesten des Meisterdetektivs.

The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic Sherlock Holmes mystery that begins not with a corpse or a crime scene—but with a lost hat and a Christmas goose. What unfolds is a clever, fast-paced investigation involving a priceless blue gemstone, mistaken identities, moral dilemmas, and Holmes’ brilliant powers of deduction.

Enter the fog-shrouded streets of Victorian London in The Man with the Twisted Lip, one of the most clever and psychologically intriguing cases of Sherlock Holmes. When a respected gentleman mysteriously vanishes and a grotesque beggar is suspected of foul play, Holmes uncovers a truth far stranger—and more unsettling—than murder.

The letters of my friend Mr. Stark Munro offer a deeply connected narrative that vividly portrays the challenges a young man may encounter as he embarks on his career. I’ve entrusted these letters to an editor, hoping they can be shared in their original form with minimal edits. Among them are two letters, the fifth and the ninth, which require some omissions. Above all, I believe my friend would cherish the idea that his experiences might provide strength and guidance to another young man navigating the uncertainties of life, as he once did. - HERBERT SWANBOROUGH, LOWELL, MASS. - Summary by...

Immerse yourself in The Hound of the Baskervilles, the third of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles four thrilling crime novels featuring the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. First serialized in The Strand Magazine from August 1901 to April 1902, this captivating tale unfolds on the eerie moors of Dartmoor in Devon, England. It weaves a gripping narrative of attempted murder, sparked by the chilling legend of a fearsome, supernatural hound. (Summary by Wikipedia)

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After enduring a series of heartbreaking losses in his family, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle sought solace in spiritualism, hoping to uncover proof of an afterlife. His openness to the mystical led him to believe in the existence of spirits and supernatural beings, including fairies. This conviction intensified when he encountered the controversial photographs taken by the Cottingley girls, which he championed as evidence of these ethereal entities. In this fascinating exploration, Doyle presents his perspective on the phenomenon, despite the eventual revelation that the photographs were a clever ...

A new Professor Challenger Story! When Mr. Peerless Jones, artesian borer, is contact by the great but eccentric Professor Challenger with an urgent request, his curiosity and the endorsement of his friend Malone who had previous dealings with Challenger convinces him to meet with the Professor. Challenger's plan is as absurd as it is potentially Earth-shattering... Will Jones experience the sound of WHEN THE WORLD SCREAMED? - Summary by Ben Tucker