The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

By: Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrated by: Simon Prebble

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes are overshadowed by the event with which they close - the meeting of the great detective and Moriarty, the Napoleon of Crime. When "The Final Problem" was first published, the struggle between Holmes and his arch nemesis, seemingly to the death, left many readers desolate at the loss of Holmes, but it also led to his immortality as a literary figure. The stories that precede it included two narratives from Holmes himself - on a mutiny at sea and a treasure hunt in a Sussex country house - as well as a meeting with his brilliant brother, Mycroft.

Included in The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes are "Silver Blaze", "The Yellow Face", "The Stock-Broker's Clerk", "The Gloria Scott", "The Musgrave Ritual", "The Reigate Puzzle", "The Crooked Man", "The Resident Patient", "The Greek Interpreter", "The Naval Treaty", and "The Final Problem".

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Wonderful

The narration is well done. I really enjoyed the stories in this delightful collection. I'll be looking for more.

Good but not great

The stories in this collection aren't as strong as some of the others I've read but still entertaining.
The narration is fine but I feel he goes for a reserved Holmes but comes away sounding a little stiff and wooden.

what a delightful visit

I've never read the sherlock stories. This reading was like visiting an old friend. the narrator's voice was inviting, friendly, and a pleasure to listen to. I liked the way he pronounced all the French flawlessly. I will look for more of his performances. Thank you for a wonderful read.

Great stories, quality narration

These Holmes stories are consistently good, having been published in 1893, I believe, and enduring the test of time. The narrator is easy to listen to and does a good job overall with the many different characters.

Excellent

Excellent narrator and production quality. I feel like I am traveling along with Holmes and Watson on their suspenseful adventures thought England and beyond.