A hidden vault. A midnight robbery. And no sign of forced entry. The Looting of the ‘Spice Room’, Part 1 begins a baffling case of inside knowledge and invisible thieves.

When the heavily guarded “Spice Room”—a top-secret vault holding valuable international documents—is mysteriously emptied overnight, suspicion falls on every level of the establishment. But who knew the layout? Who bypassed security? And why did they leave no trace? From behind a gentleman’s façade emerges a brilliant amateur sleuth with a flair for deduction and disguise. This gripping case delves deep into espionage, loyalty, and the illusion of security in an age of empire and secrets.

This episode introduces a clever new detective figure among Holmes’s many literary rivals, setting the stage for a crime of calculated precision.

Written and created by Guy Boothby.

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The Looting of the ‘Spice Room’, Part 1 | Rivals of Sherlock Holmes Detective Podcast

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For a deeper dive into Holmesian drama, explore these legendary portrayals and the actors who brought them to life:

• Jeremy Brett as Holmes in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Granada TV), often hailed as the definitive screen interpretation.
• Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. Watson in the modern-day reimagining Sherlock (BBC), created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss.
• Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes alongside Jude Law as Watson in Sherlock Holmes (2009) and A Game of Shadows (2011), directed by Guy Ritchie.
• Basil Rathbone as Holmes with Nigel Bruce as Watson in the 1930s–40s classic film series.
• Jonny Lee Miller as Holmes and Lucy Liu as Joan Watson in Elementary (CBS), a modern spin with a New York twist.
• Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

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A nobleman vanishes. A single hunting glove remains. In The Secret of the Fox Hunter, a country estate conceals more than just horses and hounds.

When a titled gentleman fails to return from an early morning ride, suspicion turns to the stables, the staff, and a peculiar rivalry buried beneath polite society. Featuring the sharp instincts of Miss Loveday Brooke—the first female detective in British fiction—this tale by Catherine Louisa Pirkis unravels a mystery laced with class tension, hidden motives, and a fox hunt that masked a far darker pursuit. With calm logic and quiet resolve, Miss Brooke uncovers a secret others refused to see.

This episode shines a spotlight on one of detective fiction’s pioneering heroines, delivering suspense and insight in equal measure.

Written and created by Catherine Louisa Pirkis.

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Further reading available: https://ignisart.com/camdenhouse/canon/index.html

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For a deeper dive into Holmesian drama, explore these legendary portrayals and the actors who brought them to life:

• Jeremy Brett as Holmes in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Granada TV), often hailed as the definitive screen interpretation.
• Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. Watson in the modern-day reimagining Sherlock (BBC), created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss.
• Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes alongside Jude Law as Watson in Sherlock Holmes (2009) and A Game of Shadows (2011), directed by Guy Ritchie.
• Basil Rathbone as Holmes with Nigel Bruce as Watson in the 1930s–40s classic film series.
• Jonny Lee Miller as Holmes and Lucy Liu as Joan Watson in Elementary (CBS), a modern spin with a New York twist.
• Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

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The code is broken—but at what cost? In The Moabite Cypher, Part 2, ancient language reveals a chilling modern truth.

As Dr. Thorndyke draws closer to the heart of the mystery, he uncovers a trail of academic betrayal, hidden identities, and a plot with far-reaching consequences. What began as a scholarly curiosity ends in a high-stakes confrontation, where knowledge becomes a weapon. R. Austin Freeman’s legendary detective blends forensic precision with intellectual mastery, solving one of the most intriguing cases in the Rivals series. The secrets of the past were never meant to resurface—until now.

This thrilling conclusion cements Dr. Thorndyke’s place as a formidable figure in the world of fictional detectives.

Written and created by R. Austin Freeman.

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Further reading available: https://ignisart.com/camdenhouse/canon/index.html

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The Moabite Cypher, Part 2 | Rivals of Sherlock Holmes Detective Podcast

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For a deeper dive into Holmesian drama, explore these legendary portrayals and the actors who brought them to life:

• Jeremy Brett as Holmes in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Granada TV), often hailed as the definitive screen interpretation.
• Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. Watson in the modern-day reimagining Sherlock (BBC), created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss.
• Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes alongside Jude Law as Watson in Sherlock Holmes (2009) and A Game of Shadows (2011), directed by Guy Ritchie.
• Basil Rathbone as Holmes with Nigel Bruce as Watson in the 1930s–40s classic film series.
• Jonny Lee Miller as Holmes and Lucy Liu as Joan Watson in Elementary (CBS), a modern spin with a New York twist.
• Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

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An ancient language. A coded message. And a man found dead without explanation. The Moabite Cypher, Part 1 opens one of the most cryptic investigations in Victorian detective fiction.

When a brilliant scholar is found dead under suspicious circumstances, a single slip of paper bearing symbols in the lost Moabite tongue becomes the only clue. As the authorities falter, Dr. Thorndyke steps in, armed with logic, linguistic mastery, and an unwavering sense of justice. R. Austin Freeman’s celebrated medical-legal sleuth brings calm clarity to chaos in this suspense-filled tale of coded secrets, mysterious deaths, and ancient knowledge twisted for modern crime.

This episode introduces one of Holmes’s most cerebral rivals, blending archaeology, cryptography, and crime into a tightly wound enigma.

Written and created by R. Austin Freeman.

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Further reading available: https://ignisart.com/camdenhouse/canon/index.html

#RivalsOfSherlockHolmes #MoabiteCypher #DrThorndyke #CrypticMystery #ClassicDetective

The Moabite Cypher, Part 1 | Rivals of Sherlock Holmes Detective Podcast

Watch Also

For a deeper dive into Holmesian drama, explore these legendary portrayals and the actors who brought them to life:

• Jeremy Brett as Holmes in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Granada TV), often hailed as the definitive screen interpretation.
• Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. Watson in the modern-day reimagining Sherlock (BBC), created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss.
• Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes alongside Jude Law as Watson in Sherlock Holmes (2009) and A Game of Shadows (2011), directed by Guy Ritchie.
• Basil Rathbone as Holmes with Nigel Bruce as Watson in the 1930s–40s classic film series.
• Jonny Lee Miller as Holmes and Lucy Liu as Joan Watson in Elementary (CBS), a modern spin with a New York twist.
• Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

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An unusual injury reveals a sinister secret in The Problem of the Superfluous Finger. What begins with a doctor's concern ends with a revelation no one could have predicted.

A woman enters a medical office claiming to need help with her finger—yet something about her story feels off. As the mystery deepens, questions of identity, control, and concealed torment emerge. Jacques Futrelle’s master detective, The Thinking Machine, returns in this eerie and cerebral tale of logic versus illusion. With lives at stake and one clue too many, only pure reasoning can bring the truth to light. What does it mean when the evidence points to something that shouldn't exist?

This episode explores the uncanny, blending medical mystery with classic detection in one of the most memorable puzzles of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes.

Written and created by Jacques Futrelle.

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Further reading available: https://ignisart.com/camdenhouse/canon/index.html

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The Problem of the Superfluous Finger | Rivals of Sherlock Holmes Detective Podcast

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For a deeper dive into Holmesian drama, explore these legendary portrayals and the actors who brought them to life:

• Jeremy Brett as Holmes in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Granada TV), often hailed as the definitive screen interpretation.
• Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. Watson in the modern-day reimagining Sherlock (BBC), created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss.
• Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes alongside Jude Law as Watson in Sherlock Holmes (2009) and A Game of Shadows (2011), directed by Guy Ritchie.
• Basil Rathbone as Holmes with Nigel Bruce as Watson in the 1930s–40s classic film series.
• Jonny Lee Miller as Holmes and Lucy Liu as Joan Watson in Elementary (CBS), a modern spin with a New York twist.
• Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

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The puzzle deepens as secrets surface in The Absent-Minded Coterie, Part 2. Who controls the coterie—and why are its members disappearing?

The investigation races toward its climax as the detective uncovers the shocking purpose behind the bizarre secret society. With motives masked by politeness and danger cloaked in forgetfulness, the truth demands clarity amid confusion. In this thrilling conclusion by Robert Barr, identity, deception, and hidden loyalties collide in a case unlike any other. Can the tangled web of lies be exposed before another man vanishes?

This second part delivers the chilling resolution to one of the strangest and most compelling cases in the Rivals of Sherlock Holmes series.

Written and created by Robert Barr.

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Further reading available: https://ignisart.com/camdenhouse/canon/index.html

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The Absent-Minded Coterie, Part 2 | Rivals of Sherlock Holmes Detective Podcast

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For a deeper dive into Holmesian drama, explore these legendary portrayals and the actors who brought them to life:

• Jeremy Brett as Holmes in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Granada TV), often hailed as the definitive screen interpretation.
• Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. Watson in the modern-day reimagining Sherlock (BBC), created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss.
• Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes alongside Jude Law as Watson in Sherlock Holmes (2009) and A Game of Shadows (2011), directed by Guy Ritchie.
• Basil Rathbone as Holmes with Nigel Bruce as Watson in the 1930s–40s classic film series.
• Jonny Lee Miller as Holmes and Lucy Liu as Joan Watson in Elementary (CBS), a modern spin with a New York twist.
• Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

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Discover a mysterious gentleman, a secret society, and a case that baffles the police in The Absent-Minded Coterie, Part 1. Cloaks, codes, and deception await!

When strange invitations start arriving bearing cryptic messages and a curious emblem, a peculiar case unfolds involving a band of forgetful men and a pattern that points to something more sinister. The brilliant but unconventional investigator must sift through half-memories, secret meetings, and coded correspondence to find the truth. Set against the backdrop of late Victorian intrigue, this lesser-known gem from Robert Barr unveils a society unlike any other. Can reason overcome confusion, or is the case doomed to dissolve into mystery?

This episode introduces one of fiction’s most eccentric mystery clubs, setting the tone for one of the most puzzling tales in the Rivals of Sherlock Holmes collection.

Written and created by Robert Barr.

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Contact the team: livingradioukstudio@gmail.com

Further reading available: https://ignisart.com/camdenhouse/canon/index.html

#RivalsOfSherlockHolmes #VictorianMystery #AudioDrama #AbsentMindedCoterie #ClassicDetective

The Absent-Minded Coterie, Part 1 | Rivals of Sherlock Holmes Detective Podcast

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For a deeper dive into Holmesian drama, explore these legendary portrayals and the actors who brought them to life:

• Jeremy Brett as Holmes in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Granada TV), often hailed as the definitive screen interpretation.
• Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. Watson in the modern-day reimagining Sherlock (BBC), created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss.
• Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes alongside Jude Law as Watson in Sherlock Holmes (2009) and A Game of Shadows (2011), directed by Guy Ritchie.
• Basil Rathbone as Holmes with Nigel Bruce as Watson in the 1930s–40s classic film series.
• Jonny Lee Miller as Holmes and Lucy Liu as Joan Watson in Elementary (CBS), a modern spin with a New York twist.
• Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

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The storm breaks. Secrets rise. And Hatherill must act before the Magnifique becomes a tomb beneath the waves 🌊🔍

The Secret of the Magnifique, Part 2

With the missing passenger’s identity uncovered and the ship’s officers closing ranks, Peter Hatherill faces a race against time. A conspiracy involving political intrigue, stolen state secrets, and ruthless ambition threatens not only those aboard—but nations waiting across the Atlantic. In a tense confrontation, Hatherill must expose the truth before the Magnifique docks—or vanishes into infamy.

This conclusion delivers suspense on every deck, proving that even in luxury, danger finds a way to sail.

Written and created by E. Phillips Oppenheim.

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Further reading available: https://ignisart.com/camdenhouse/canon/index.html

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The Secret of the Magnifique, Part 2 | Rivals of Sherlock Holmes Detective Podcast

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For a deeper dive into Holmesian drama, explore these legendary portrayals and the actors who brought them to life:

• Jeremy Brett as Holmes in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Granada TV), often hailed as the definitive screen interpretation.
• Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. Watson in the modern-day reimagining Sherlock (BBC), created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss.
• Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes alongside Jude Law as Watson in Sherlock Holmes (2009) and A Game of Shadows (2011), directed by Guy Ritchie.
• Basil Rathbone as Holmes with Nigel Bruce as Watson in the 1930s–40s classic film series.
• Jonny Lee Miller as Holmes and Lucy Liu as Joan Watson in Elementary (CBS), a modern spin with a New York twist.
• Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

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