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A colonel receives five seeds in the mail---and dies within weeks. A young bride disappears immediately after her wedding. An old hat and a Christmas goose are the only clues to a stolen jewel. A son is accused of his father's murder. These mysteries---and many more---are brought to the house on Baker Street where detective Sherlock Holmes resides. No case is too tricky for the world's most famous sleuth and his incredible powers of deduction.

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  • His Last Bow

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  • By Renniebrooke on 12-21-12
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  • A Study in Scarlet

  • By: Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Narrated by: Christopher Preece
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A Study in Scarlet is a detective novel by British author Arthur Conan Doyle. Written in 1886, the story marks the first appearance of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, who would become two of the most famous characters in popular fiction. The book's title derives from a speech given by Holmes, an amateur detective, to his friend and chronicler Watson on the nature of his work, in which he describes the story's murder investigation as his "study in scarlet". A Study in Scarlet is one of only four full-length novels in the original canon.

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Publisher's Summary

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote of many dreadful murders, but the one which astonished and distressed readers the most was when the author, anxious to try something new, killed off Sherlock Holmes. Trapped in mortal combat with the dastardly Professor Moriarty, Holmes and his opponent plunged to their deaths in the Reichenback Fall. For 10 long years, Baker Street was without its most revered resident. Then, in 1903, Doyle took pity on his readers and brought the sagacious sleuth back to life. The stories included in this masterful book tell of his return.

Cases of mysterious codes, persecuted millionaires, stalkers, abductions, and a meeting with ‘the worst man in London’ are all attacked with renewed vigour. But Holmes’ old enemies are watching his every move.

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Public Domain (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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Ralph Cosham...The best READER ever!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I love Sherlock Holmes....have read and reread for years. Even enjoy the newer tv versions...I know every story by heart, BUT it is Ralph Cosham's voice which makes this so awesome.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I already know every story!

What about Ralph Cosham’s performance did you like?

I love his British accent and you can still understand every word! I am an avid audio book listener so the reader is important to me! Instead of looking for books by my favorite authors, I have been searching and listening to anything that lists him as the reader, unfortunately I wish there were many more :(

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

See above ;)

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  • Herman
  • Pretoria, South Africa
  • 05-17-12

Ralph Cosham delivers a brilliant Sherlock Holmes

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this audiobook if you are into good clean literature. Its well read and the stories aren't linear and predictable.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The characters are varied, and the humanity and brilliance of Sherlock never leaves you feeling bored or uninterested. To come up with such an imaginative characters and story lines deserves the title of Sir, Arthur Conan Doyle.

What does Ralph Cosham bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Cosham varies the characters without annoying over exaggerating, its subtle that the narration is still a uniform style, without being monotonous. I love and respect Charlton Griffin's narrations of history. He narrates Sherlock Holmes too, but when I sampled the 2 narrators, I prefer Ralph over Charlton in this case.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes!

Any additional comments?

After listening to The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, I immediately wanted more Sherlock Holmes adventures. I no longer think classic literature are for the birds. I love it!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful