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The Sign of Four

By: Arthur Conan Doyle
Narrated by: Simon Prebble
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As a dense yellow fog swirls through the streets of London, a deep melancholy has descended on Sherlock Holmes, who sits in a cocaine-induced haze at 221B Baker Street. His mood is only lifted by a visit from a beautiful but distressed young woman---Mary Morstan, whose father vanished ten years before. Four years later she began to receive an exquisite gift every year: a large, lustrous pearl. Now she has had an intriguing invitation to meet her unknown benefactor and urges Holmes and Watson to accompany her. In the ensuing investigation---which involves a wronged woman, a stolen hoard of Indian treasure, a wooden-legged ruffian, a helpful dog, and a love affair---even the jaded Holmes is moved to exclaim, "Isn't it gorgeous!" This audiobook includes the bonus Sherlock Holmes story "The Red-Headed League."
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Awesome

I love Sherlock Holmes. Simon Preble has a wondeeful voice and sounds like I always imagined Dr. Watson 's voice would sound like.

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Good Sherlock Holmes (inc. The Red Headed League)

Great narration of a could good Sherlock Holmes stories. Don't let the cover picture fool you; this is the genuine article. Good story!

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a fun one by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

if you have read any of Sherlock Holmes before, you will recognize this one as typical of the genre. And so it should be. Holmes goodness doing what he does best. the narrator is exceptional, and brings both characters to life very well. highly recommended.

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A Favorite

I love this audio book! I feel like I'm in the same room listening to Dr Watson!

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Must read/listen. Interesting book and performance

Loved it! A must read for ages 18 and up due to the drug use.

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Good not great

The narrator does an excellent job interpreting this Sherlock Holmes tale...good accents, good pacing. The story itself is not quite as good as some of the Sherlock tales, so I gave it a four, not a five.

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I enjoyed listening

This is a good Sherlock Holmes story worth the read if you enjoy his adventures.

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great reading

excellent rendering of an excellent novel. Mr Prebble's voice is very easy on the ears.

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Great story!

I've always loved Sherlock Holmes stories. It was entertaining to listen to one being read aloud. Good narrator.

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A very interesting detective story.

Ah, well, anyone could appreciate Sherlock Holmes stories, and this is a good one. Heartily recommended.

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