This short story is from the collection the casebook of sherlock holmes published in 1892. The adventure of the speckled band audiobook by sir arthur conan doyle. One of the finest of all the sherlock holmes short stories, and number eight in the collection entitled the adventures of sherlock holmes. Copyright sir arthur conan doyle audio recording copyright 1993 durkin hayes publishing ltd read by donald pickering. A lifelong fan of doyles detective fiction, fry has narrated the definitive collection of sherlock holmes four novels and four collections of short stories. In 1891, sir arthur conan doyle was completely exasperated by the seemingly endless. Sherlock holmes adventure of charles augustus milverton. Buy a cheap copy of the complete sherlock holmes book by arthur conan doyle. The adventure of the speckled band and other stories of sherlock holmes book. The speckled band 1 helens story at the time of this story, i was still living at my friend sherlock holmess flat in baker street in london. Listen the original sherlock holmes audiobook by arthur conan doyle in full length for free. Sherlock holmes the adventure of the speckled band. It is also one of the most frequently anthologized tales by conan doyle, and a clever one despite some.
Sherlock holmes speckled band audiobook arthur conan. It is the eighth of the twelve stories collected in the adventures of sherlock holmes. The adventures of sherlock holmes by arthur conan doyle. It is the eighth of the 12 stories collected in the adventures of sherlock holmes helen stoner worries her stepfather may be trying to kill her after he contrives to move her to the bedroom where her sister had died two years earlier, shortly before her wedding. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The speckled band wor sir arthur conan doyle sherlock holmes. A lifelong fan of doyles detective fiction, fry has narrated the complete works of sherlock holmes four novels and five collections of short stories. Sherlock audio book is an independent production of the adventures of sherlock holmes by sir arthur conan doyle. It is the eighth of the 12 stories collected in the adventures of sherlock holmes. Originally published simply as a reminiscence of mr sherlock holmes, this story is made up of two parts given separate titles.
All the stories from conan doyles first collection of sherlock holmes stories, the adventures of sherlock holmes, published in 1892. Thus begins the first thrilling story, the adventure of the empty house, in the return of sherlock holmes by sir arthur conan doyle, which was published after what holmes enthusiasts call the great hiatus. Now audible is proud to present arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes. Episode 470630 abruptly cuts off shortly after ten minutes, and a large chunk of the speckled band is inserted until time runs out. Now audible is proud to present arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes, read by stephen fry. The adventures of sherlock holmes version 2 audio book. The adventures of sherlock holmes is a collection of twelve stories by arthur conan doyle, featuring his famous detective. This childrens adaptation of sir arthur conan doyles original work will captivate young listeners with captivating narration and modernized language. Sherlock holmes and dr watson must answer the question of how julia stoner died, two years ago. Download the adventure of the speckled band and the. He tends to make a number of small mistakes when reciting his dialogue, but these shows were enjoyable.
The story is written as if it was one of the earliest cases undertaken by holmes and watson as a duo, with the case being brought to the consulting detective by a. Helen stoner consults holmes about the death of her twin sister, julia. As watson sets up a happy home with his wife, holmes remains as weird as ever, hanging around their old place in baker street and alternating between. Sherlock holmes adventure of charles augustus milverton adventure of the speckled band redheaded league scandal in bohemia by arthur conan doyle. Upon hearing her story, sherlock agrees and springs into action to track down and deal with the sinister speckled band who have killed once already. A terrified bridetobe, miss helen stoner, arrives trembling at 221b baker street and pleads with sherlock holmes to save her life. The adventures of sherlock holmes university of south. The return of sherlock holmes was published in 1905.
Upon hearing her story, sherlock agrees and springs into action to track down and deal with the sinister speckled band who have killed once. The adventure of the speckled band, the adventures of sherlock holmes, lit2go edition, 1892, accessed april 20, 2020. It is one of four sherlock holmes stories that can be classified as a locked room mystery. The adventures of sherlock holmes version 2 sir arthur conan doyle read by ruth golding.
Usage public domain topics sherlock, holmes, otr, mystery. The adventures of sherlock holmes is a collection of twelve stories by arthur conan doyle. The adventures of sherlock holmes audiobook, written by. The adventure of the speckled band is one of 56 sherlock holmes short stories by arthur conan doyle. The title character was named after famous american. This popular radio audio book is now available for free download or streaming on spotify and audible. The narrator of the adventure of the speckled band is john watson, roommate of sherlock holmes, the main character. Sherlock holmes short stories sherlock holmes is the greatest detective of them all. The complete sherlock holmes book by arthur conan doyle.
Stoner approached and pounded on the door of the home of sherlock holmes and dr. Something is terribly wrong and she fears for her life. The adventure of the speckled band arthur conan doyle. The adventures of sherlock holmes the speckled band tv. Book sherlock holmes short stories, sherlock holmes. Helen stoner consults sherlock holmes about the death of her twin sister, julia, who died before her wedding, crying that. Ever since he made his first appearance in a study in scarlet, sherlock holmes has enthralled and delighted millions of fans throughout the world. Readers theater the adventure of the speckled band. The adventure of the speckled band sherlock holmes audio. List of sherlock holmes short stories and novels baker. Sherlock holmes the speckled band audio book youtube. Sherlock holmes ran her over with one of his quick, allcomprehensive glances. Watson rise unusually early one morning to meet helen stoner, a young woman who fears that her life is being threatened by her stepfather, sir grimesby roylott, a doctor who practiced in india and who was married to helens mother there.
Sherlock holmes, audiobook, mystery, arthur conan doyle, donald pickering. Readers theater version of arthur conan doyles the adventure of the speckled band. The adventure of the speckled band the adventure of the engineers thumb the adventure. It is an unabridged, high quality recording made by an experienced british stage actor. Holmes and watson encounter a young woman who feels mortally threatened by her stepfather. The speckled band was the second of the short stories that conan doyle wrote in the strand magazine in 189192 that were collected in his book the adventures of sherlock holmes still one of the two best collections of the shorter stories.
I had read some sh adventures in the past, but i never had the time to read. The complete canon of sherlock holmes by sir arthur conan doyle. Holmes is renowned for his investigative skills, and together, the men take on. Orange pips, the man with the twisted lip, the adventure of the blue carbuncle, the adventure of the speckled band, the adventure of the engineers thumb, the adventure of the noble bachelor, the adventure of. The adventure of the speckled band and other stories of. Sherlock holmes and watson are awoken early by a distraught woman desperately seeking their aid. Originally published in 1892, the speckled band by the scottish author sir arthur conan doyle is one of fiftysix short stories featuring the detective sherlock holmes. The adventure of the speckled band questions and answers. The adventure of the speckled band audiobook, by arthur conan doyle. The adventure of the speckled band is one of the darker sherlock holmes stories dealing with murder by unusual means. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet.
The singular experience of mr john scott eccles and the tiger of san pedro. Holmes turned to his desk and, unlocking it, drew out a small casebook. He was a late riser, as a rule, and as the clock on the mantelpiece. This volume, authorized by sir arthur conan doyles estate, contains all 4 fulllength novels and all 56 short stories featuring sherlock holmes. The adventure of the speckled band audio book store. The speckled band audiobook listen and read duration. One of the finest of all the sherlock holmes short stories, and number eight in the collection entitled the adventures of. Download or stream the adventure of the speckled band and the purloined ruby. Helen stoner worries her stepfather may be trying to kill her after he contrives to move her to the bedroom where her sister had died two years earlier, shortly before her. The adventure of the speckled band is one of the 56 short sherlock holmes stories written by scottish author sir arthur conan doyle.
Considered by sir arthur conan doyle to be his finest sherlock holmes story, the adventure of the speckled band was first published in the strand in feb 1892. The adventures of sherlock holmes audiobook full 12. The adventures of sherlock holmes summary a scandal in bohemia. They were originally published in the strand magazine from july 1891 to june 1892.
A beautiful young woman asks holmes and watson to investigate unusual happenings at her english country house. Introduce your child to the world of holmes and enjoy this classic story time and time again suggeste. The adventure of the speckled band is among the most famous sherlock holmes short stories and was one of author sir arthur conan doyles personal favorites. John watson gets married to mary morstan, in conan doyles second sherlock holmes novel, the sign of four he doesnt see holmes quite as often as he used to. Referring to himself as a consulting detective in the stories, holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, deduction, forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when. About the adventure of the speckled band sherlock audiobook. Listen to sherlock holmes the speckled band audiobook by sir arthur conan doyle. At the time of this story, i was still living at my friend sherlock holmess flat in baker street in london. Listen to sherlock holmes the speckled band by sir. The speckled band and the purloined ruby audiobook, by anthony boucher. Holmes must investigate their mothers estate and the unpleasant dr.