14 The Cardboard Box from The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1894) Audiobook

The Adventure of the Cardboard Box by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Read by Greg Wagland for Magpie Audio.
© Magpie Audio 2017

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[@altarush]

That man should have divorced his wife if she was so love with her sister’s boyfriend.

[@markwallace1251]

The Authors very last words by Holmes: "What is the meaning of it Watson? What object is served by this circle of misery, and violence, and fear. It must tend to some end, or else our universe is ruled by chance, which is unthinkable; but what end? There is the great standing perennial problem, to which human reason as is far from an answer as ever...." Punctuation is my own, please forgive me if needful 🤭

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[@AuraSparks]

Chilling, grounded story with a haunting question at the end. I feel for the sailor, despite what he did, he was pushed to madness. Thoroughly wonderful reading

[@erinwallace4103]

This one I revisit. Puts me out like grandma's cookies. Delightful!

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Grandma's cookies. What was in them?

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[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

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[@annkershaw1819]

I love listening to the stories narrated so animately by Gregg Wagland. I'll always picture Sherlock in my imagination through this narration although im looking forward to Downey Jr and jude Law's new version this year 2024. Thanks Greg for bringing it alive !

[@deniswilliams2212]

Thank you Mr Greg for an exceptional rendition of a classic story your characters have true life and one can visualise them so clearly As a Holmes lover I rank you up there with Rathbone Brett and Cushing Keep up the great work We all know know now who’s the dogs bollocks of Victoriana !🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Denis. Thank You!

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Cheers Risa. Thanks for damning me - always a nice feeling ;-) Enjoy!

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[@maldetete431]

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I like how Doyle acknowledges Poe's detective in the Murders at the rue morgue.

[@john-r-edge]

Just listened again - this one shows Greg's command of accents and characterisations.

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[@alibuyukozdemir7789]

Thanks Greg Wagland. It's a pleasure to read Sherlock Holmes in your voice.💯🌹 Thoughts about this sad story... This mysterious circle is the result of an equation. Pity Jim Browner... but he's also responsible for losing his temper... He was good enough to change his job and his place of residence for his wife.. and quit drinking. İf they (Sarah and Jim ) sat separately, probably none of this would have happened. Jim should not have let Sarah stay in the house once he knew her intentions. At least he could have told Mary what had happened. Though Sarah could have gotten out of it with lies. Mary, like Jim, could honorably refuse Alfred. But we don't know what Sarah told Mary about Jim. Sarah is to blame for everything, but Jim and Mary have also succumbed to their feelings and emotions. Married people make promises to each other. They should have trusted each other. At least they could have talked. All of This circle of misery and violence and fear is test. And everyone knows that teachers do not help students during exams. Allah is merciful and compassionate.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Interesting thoughts. Thank you!

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Such a fan of the original Holmes stories, as well as Paget's illustrations

[@CharlotteinWeimar]

Excellent reading, thank you!

[@angelamariegutierrez1427]

I really love your readings and Sir Doyle's writings!!! I wish you could also read other books

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Cheers for such great entertainment!!! Outstanding job! I suffer from insomnia and had a serious household accident a few weeks ago, these stories are helping so much! Your voice is so marvellous and your reading so splendid that I think even my ribs are healing faster ❤️🇬🇧🌷Thanks so much!!! (Patricia, from Buenos Aires, Argentina).

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Good luck with your recovery! Glad you enjoy the stories. Best wishes to you in Argentina!

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@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Thank you so much! God bless you ❤️🤗

[@barbarasmith2693]

This was as delightful as ever. Bravo, Mr. Wagland. I enjoyed this very much and I thank you. I have a theory about the ridiculous number of dislikes. I wouldn't take it to heart if I were you. We can surmise that there has been some increase in views (or person's listening, as it were) as your channel has become better known. Seemingly, that has brought in new people for whom Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is only a strange name they've seen flash by on television with the addendum of the words "characters in this *film* were inspired by the works of". That is to say, many people who have never actually held a volume written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, let alone having opened and... gasp!...read one. They see the name "Sherlock Holmes" in the title of the video, click, and expect a live action film with Hollywood stars and not an exceptionally fine audio recording of one of the delightfully written stories, the more fools they.

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Your voice is extraordinary sir, it stays with me far after the end of the book. Thank you very much for sharing your gift with us. 🎉👏🏻

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In deed watson.

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Love, love, loved it! you must strive to focus on the high amount of people that liked this and for get the ones that don't. They are fewer and remember, There is always something people (especially certain people...unhappy, spoiled people, lol) that would like to complain about. This is perfect. Thank you for sharing this for myself and others to enjoy! I need my Sherlock Holmes ever so often. I am so busy and getting to listen to it as I work is absolutely amazing.

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Very good narration. Great pronunciation, stress on the right words at the right time. Good job!

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Simply perfect,qualaty acting by all. thank you ever so much

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Thank you for these, Greg! Sherlock read in an American accent is sacrilegious to my ears! Your reading is very nice to listen to.

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That's an American accent? :o

[@jimrobcoyle]

@@marinatessmer1116 no. An American

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Not being an english native I am totally agree, that the literature in english is great due to its unique atmosphere and lovely language. Thank you very much for an uncompromisingly amazing reading and heartbreaking story as well. Дякую!

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Superb. Thank you, Mr Wagland.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

thanks again MM56

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Reminiscent of Poe’s Tell-Tale Heart, as husband tries to convince everyone of his sanity in committing “the perfect crime” only to give himself away. I realize that much as I like listening to Basel Rathbone & Nigel Bruce, your voices allow me to experience the artistry of ACD’s masterful writing & dialogue!

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Thank you

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Nobody going to comment on the story? Wow. Powerful writing. Very emotional.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Keith.

[@moviemad56]

Indeed, Keith, it's very powerful, in fact I find the intensity overwhelming.

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What a fabulous read! So great to hear someone who can produce the accents and pronounce all the place names. Off to binge-listen to all your other work!

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ME TOO!!

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These stories, so well read are an absolute pleasure to hear. Thank you

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[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks for you kind comment, Lori. Cheers!

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Agreed I love my I love British female accent

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Masterfully performed!

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[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

No problem 😊

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Must stay home and what a delightful way to get through this time. Great voice keeps you drawn in start to finish! Thank you so very much for recording these great stories

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

My pleasure, Rottie.

[@NearDream11]

listening from Argentina! This was wonderful. Not only this helps me with improving my english but it also helps me to not lose the focus of the story and not skipping any parts, which sadly happens to me lately. Thank you for your hard work. You have a wonderful voice and accent

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Hello Greg. It would be a shame if I don't stop a minute to thank you for the wonderful work that you are doing. To listen to you reading these classics is my idea of the best possible "me time" when my day's work is done. Have listened to almost all now. One small request. Could you possibly care to read for us the timeless children's books of 1)Billy Bunter and 2) books by Malcolm Saville? Don't get these books anymore where I live. Would so love to hear these read by you. Many thanks.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you! Much appreciated.

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Thank you for all of these!

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Love a good non violent mystery. Thank you for these audio books.

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[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Darren.

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I found this a bit of fun. Thank you. Oh, narrator excellent.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Granny!

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And it reminds to me how much hard is to learn it..

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@@carlodinatale3310 as you are listening to it, your English can't be that bad - keep listening, read english books / newspaper out loud and your English will become better and better. 👌🏼

[@michaelball3456]

one of the most beautiful of voices. Greg is a treasure. i have loved all his works. always a treat, like an unexpected passage or open door startlement of wonder, sudden at the shoulder, that one would swear had never been there before, and a world fresh and new that awaits beyond. i am always amazed how works i have well known to taters and broken spines come alive fresh and new in the readings of another, who has grace of skill and joy of passion of one's skills, and here given with enriching enlightenment, to enhance the talent of the author, though generations removed from each other, as if they were hanging about the elbows, half bent to the desk, pondering the wet ink lines. a wonderful work. very well done by all.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Lovely 😊

[@timothythomas7445]

Helped me relax and fall asleep during nights of restlessness and relentless stir, due to stressful days at work. So well read and renditioned.

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Just loving these audios. Thank you, thank you, ever so. m, il

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

+M Watts glad you liked them. Cheers!

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Thank you so much !!! I love them !

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Thank you so much, best audio ever.

[@DavidHunterLowell]

Greg knows my ***** opinion of his amazing talent especially S. Holmes. I wish he would read all of A. C. Doyle's works, ho humm😢

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thank you so much for going to make a high effort for us, surely you will try to publish much more videos and histories to inspire the people for reading and set up new goals in the future

[@aniaspafford5342]

This is another one of my favorites of his. Thank you for doing them.

[@susanjaeger5645]

Jealousy can turn a person crazy. It's an evil, evil beast, you cannot entertain it.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

True, Susan.

[@jimmyjohnston8287]

WONDERFUL.

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I Thank You so much for this excellent channel,it's wonderful for me to listen to at night before sleep.it is so we'll done.You can figure out real fast who would take the time to thumbs down. Please bring us more of these 😀😁 I Thank You again.

[@annaboo1946]

Superb reading, as always!

[@MjauDuuude]

This is fantastic, thank you

[@chrispowell6663]

CHEERS!!! Just found you....can't wait to listen to everything from you....great voice!!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you, Chris. Hope you like!

[@13DaveD]

Chris Powell B.B./(

[@martinbanks2972]

Thank you so much i love this it's fantastic

[@mckavitt13]

This is one of the most significant stories in that it is a crushing critique of society & its ridiculous demands for, even way back then, “politically correct” behaviour, as well as of the damage done, by degrees, according to the individual’s obedience to or defiance of these rigid rules... seen in the enlightened perspective of character, ofc. A brilliant, scathing double-headed condemnation, then. Thank you, Gary, for a totally credible & clear reading of it. 👏👏👏

[@edanridge3023]

How so I’m very genuinely curious?

[@stdeniro]

Great work Greg! I've enjoyed all of them. You have such a great talent and great to listen to during this Lockdown.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks for listening, Stephen. Cheers!

[@helenegregory742]

Great, thanks for uploading.

[@sunflowerz54]

As always a wonderful presentation!! Thx. Be safe God bless.

[@martinbanks2972]

It's great to listen to the storyline and relax just to switch off thank you once much keep it up

[@hapt-di1pq]

Loved your delivery!... Congrats!

[@FastDuDeJiunn]

read everything sherlock from Mr Doyle. most of it i read 2 times now. i never knew was so many books and novels till i got the complete works. i think i will enjoy hearing them again

[@KiKiabout]

Outstanding... Thank you!

[@LASTDAYSWATCHMAN777]

Excellent!! Just what I want as I lay in bed with the flu. Thanks so much.

[@ErnieKoala]

SHOFAR MINISTRIES same here :)

[@theparsonsnose2760]

Same

[@susandombrowski7711]

I haven't listened to this one in a while and when I get to the reading of the transcript at the end, I am amazed at the emotion of the reading you voice ; all while using an accent . Then you double down on the last lines mused by Holmes. Simply magnificent! Sir Doyle may have written the words, but you put the heart into them.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Susan. Glad you enjoyed and took the time to share your thoughts. Appreciated.

[@henk2286]

Just right for the dark nights

[@SuperBartles]

"Ha Watson! You expressed incredulity that anyone could read another's thoughts - well you didn't say so exactly, but I could tell you were thinking that... and if I was half as bally clever as I seem to think I am, I would realise that I've already assumed my conclusion, in a a peculiar form of the circular argument fallacy...."

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ha😀 Thanks RJ

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I just found your channel I am going to to injoy your channel

[@omniscientsnails5080]

These are always great, but you did an especially noteworthy job with the monologue from the culprit in this story.

[@ulalaFrugilega]

Omniscient Snails!?! Great, great user-name!

[@008fiona]

Greg - you are a gem! thank you

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers!

[@angelalalley7593]

The best audiobook narrator!!

[@falinepauls9044]

i loved it

[@ringpop6177]

I love this story

[@michaelwargo5702]

Great read again ..thank you Greg

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ta, Michael.

[@susanhepburn6040]

Thank you very much.

[@denniswilliams1513]

Amazing narrative voice, appreciate the craft family bless

[@peterbamforth6453]

A superb story and narration many thanks. :}

[@Brind-amour]

Glad I found you!

[@diw2756]

Mesmerised by the reading ❤️

[@chancest.thomas5160]

Soothing...during Bedtime.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Indeed, although The Cardboard Box is probably one of the more unsettling ones.