• Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles

  • By: Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
  • Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (981 ratings)
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Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles

By: Arthur Conan Doyle
Narrated by: Derek Jacobi

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Could the sudden death of Sir Charles Baskerville have been caused by the gigantic ghostly hound which is said to have haunted his family for generations? Arch-rationalist Sherlock Holmes characteristically dismisses the theory as nonsense. Claiming to be immersed in another case, he sends Watson to Devon to protect the Baskerville heir and to observe the suspects at close hand.

©2012 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

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Outstanding Narration!!!

Derek Jacobi's voice is so wonderful, he creates such a great atmosphere, one which I felt I was actually inside the story or watching a live play because of which. Highly recommend this audio version of this classic story.

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Great

The narrator was perfect. He brought passion to my favorite detective story. It was pleasure to listen.

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☆☆☆☆☆

Engaging through & through.
Very well done narration.
Holmes & Watson at their best.
Elementary.

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Got me into Sherlock

Always kept me entertained therefore had no problem finishing it. I shall promptly start listening to other books in the series.

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Good mystery

I love mysteries! This one has a lot of great characters and a great plot. If you like mysteries you will like this book.

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A Classic Read by a Master

Always enjoyed this tale but Derek Jacobi’s narration of it makes it even more enjoyable. I would listen to him reading the instructions off of a box of frozen chicken fingers.

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great listen

Great narrator voices went along great with the story. entertai ing with a twist .

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Classic Sherlock Holmes

What can I say other than i loved this audio book. A classic Sherlock Holmes story, perfectly read by Derek Jacobi.

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One of Doyle’s best!

A classic mystery.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle does not disappoint, and Derek Jacobi does an excellent job of reading.

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of course an absolutely incredible story

Mr Jacobi is masterful and now whenever I think of Dr Watson I hear his voice is Mr Jacobi's. this story is a classic and fantastic for anyone of any age.

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