29 The Priory School from The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1905) Audiobook

The Adventure of the Priory School from the collection of stories featuring Sherlock Holmes: The Return of Sherlock Holmes - a baker's dozen of tales.
It is read by Greg Wagland. ©Magpie Audio 2017

[@jaystermac9870]

I love how a shot of brandy revives all !

[@micahfoley9572]

Today, the phrase- "this poderous piece of wreckage, which told of some fatal storm far out upon the ocean of life" entered my lexicon. It should get along nicely with- "oh, what a precious triple donkey i've been!"

[@davidsearle8811]

Laid on a sunbed in Greece. Listening and loving your narrative of this great story.

[@sivanlevi3867]

What an incredible and near-scandalous story that is The Priory School. Yes, what an amazing adventure!

[@arnepianocanada]

A beautiful comeuppance - from one (Sherlock) who cares little for money directly, but happily wields its extraction from the wealthy as much-deserved punishment.

[@emilykrahn3185]

The writing is so good. There's not an extra word to spare.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Very true, Emily.

[@yniz3]

Mr. Greg Wagland, an excellent audiobook~~~ Thank you so much ^^

[@sjr7822]

What a FANTASTIC 'reader' I am listening to material I wouldn't otherwise listen to because of this voice

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Great comment. Appreciated!

[@williamwatt2878]

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[@suecollins3246]

I do love listening to this man read. He gives an entirely new meaning to the words 'The King's English'.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Sue 😁

[@4362mont]

simply the BEST narrator for Holmes ever....really amazing. Really, how excellent you are at this....

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Now that's a comment! Thank you 4362mont You are TOO kind!

[@mckavitt13]

Amanda Williamson Correction: I can hardly stop listening to this narrator. 🤓🎓✍️

[@FabrizioAsch]

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[@pilgrim....]

@@FabrizioAsch 🤣😅 Very clever .I love a positive outlook. Thanks for making me laugh 👍

[@russellpowell6634]

I had to catch a nap this very morning, and put this very story on the tv while I went to sleep. I prefer to listen while I am awake, but it worked well for naptime!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Excellent!

[@DJWNB]

The beginning is always “Amongst the many incidents/cases/clients’ interviews it was my privilege to witness during the time i used to frequent the rooms in Baker Street, NONE WAS EVER as [insert adjective] as the one I am narrating presently.”

[@helenamirian908]

"Of all the sweaty goofballs that have ever keeled over in our sitting room at Baker Street, this was by far the most educated."

[@brianwhittle5331]

Victorian clickbait hook.

[@carolynlybbert2730]

Ft

[@martavdz4972]

Nope, I wrote a paper on the structure of the Holmes stories and actually a lot of them don't begin like this ☺️

[@RhysOlwyn]

Among the many extemporations it was my privilege to witness during the time I used to frequent the rooms in Baker Street, none was ever as amusing as that autumn evening when I had spiked his tobacco with laudnum and his supper with magic mushrooms

[@sue-delmcculloch748]

This reader is delightful! He is true to the material while reinvigorating every story. I am a fan of Sherlock in his many iterations but Greg Wagland is one of the best! I highly recommend!

[@barumman]

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[@reemusings]

You are the best narrator for Sherlock Holmes! It is a bliss to listen you narrate my favorite stories!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoy the stories, Reejuta! Thank you.

[@howdyault7710]

NO he is not! He is untalented and lazy

[@armagaan007]

Listening to this playlist in my leisure is so relaxing compared to searching KZbin for genuine entertainment that is not over-stimulatoty like a drug, where often times the search ends in a frustrating disappointment.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you’re enjoying it!

[@lilbits4173]

You are truly a magnificent performer, Mr. Wagland. I am so hooked with your reading ability and I never tire of listening to "Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes", and those other roles. And as someone below mentioned in which I agree 100%, you are the best reader on KZbin! Hats off to you, my lad! Thank you for sharing your talent! 👍

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Bits Travi Ron. Too kind!

[@elizebethpenington3755]

Simple truth is so welcome!

[@charlottefurniss4109]

These stories are great to fall asleep to. brilliant narration im terrible for not being able to listen when the narration is bad i love this voice it fits so well with the stories i hope you do more thanks for your help in getting to sleep excellent calming entertainment 😊😊xxx

[@donyawicken2521]

I was never all that impressed with all the varieties of tobacco ash Holmes could recognize or the prints of a zillion types of boots or the origins and prices of the paper on which he received letters. But 42 bicycle tire prints! Wow. My kind of detective. And your reading was beautiful and inspiring as always Mr. Wagland.

[@helen4542]

I am running out of books😟 ..Greg has the best voice for audio books great for bed time listening 👍

[@pilgrim....]

Hasn't he ! I love the way he gives life to the characters and his various regional accents are so good. I listen to modern productions of these and many other genres on radio I'd love to hear him on the Beeb. Obviously he's as and more talented than most. Anyway a year has passed so I hope your book shortage is no longer a problem 🙂

[@laurabridgwater377]

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[@laurabridgwater377]

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[@laurabridgwater377]

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[@fredalyons8580]

These stories are timeless as is Mr. Wagland’s reading of them. Thank you.

[@KatieCatWalker]

I love these stories and for me I will always see Jeremy Brett, David Burk and Edward Hardwick playing these parts. And I will always love this narrative of this man's voice. Thank you for bringing these to life

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Kind of you, Cathleen.

[@nc7547]

Yes, the series with Jeremy Brett was excellent. I don't know what the new generations will get from this new Sherlock half-fantasy series, what do you think? I think the Granada series was very good, with sometimes some slight changes in the plot, but very well dramatised and beautifully represented. I'm reading the stories first and then watch the episode, and with these audiobooks it's a wonderful evening

[@JustinPast]

@@nc7547 consider following up your routine with a listening of the respective Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes podcast episode. Perhaps you already know, but the combination is an absolute trifecta

[@mikecherry-brown9367]

even as a american i find your reading to be much better than the others. i have listened to 5 of these so far and will finish all i can find

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Mike.

[@Joshua-jj4xn]

What difference would it make that you are American??

[@janed7774]

Yes these audible books are excellent... the voice..and skill of the narrator is the comfort I seek and enjoy 💕

[@theresep7386]

Excellent reading, thank you so much.

[@margaretgoodheart4167]

Readings are so very well done...thanks for your generous sharing.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you Margaret for your comment. Much appreciated.

[@lindathomas2350]

I enjoyed the story and the narrator so much! Much appreciated!

[@granny13ad33]

Delightful! What a winding mystery! I have spent my afternoon with Sherlock and Mr. Wagland. Now I must make myself attend to an appetizer then supper. I thank you for great entertainment.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ooh, an appetizer. Nice. I'm so glad I've got some classy listeners!

[@lizgruenbaum7948]

Thank you, Mr. Wagland. You're giving me a large piece of sanity during this insane spring of 2020.

[@nc7547]

Thank you for all your readings. I read and listen to you (if that's you reading), and it makes the story easier to follow and more pleasant

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

It is me. Thanks for your comment, NC.

[@derekt5026]

Hi Greg So pleased you received that Phillips cassette recorder many moons ago. Hope you enjoy your readings as much as we enjoy listening.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Wish I still had it.

[@stevenewton4110]

Very well done, indeed! Another of ACD's great stories masterfully narrated!... As a tangent, for anyone not familiar with an interesting literary "game" referred to as the "Wold Newton Universe" first devised by the late sci-fi author Philip Jose Farmer, the character of James Wilder in this story is theorized to have changed his name, made his fortune after being ousted from his father's household, resolved to make amends for his past mistake regarding the young Lord Saltire, and fathered his own son a few years later. This son would grow to manhood after years of intensive tutelage to become known as "Doc Savage."

[@byd5801]

Your voice brings stories to life!

[@joybeesoon61]

Wonderfully narrated! Sir A C Doyle created unequalled masterpieces!

[@OrchestrationOnline]

Though I love the Jeremy Brett/Granada TV adaptations, I must say that the conclusion of this story is far superior. Holmes pockets the cheque in a moment of whimsical triumph. GTV felt that the ending wasn't dramatic or realistic enough - so they tacked on an ending where Wilder falls to his death after kidnapping the Duke's son. But then they end with the Duke smiling and thanking Holmes for giving him back his life. I cannot imagine losing a son, however reprobate, and then smiling afterwards. Talk about lack of realism!

[@BCarli1395]

Тhank you for the wonderful entertainment.

[@eveb.6568]

these readings are waaaaay better than any holmes' story film ever made.

[@maryjaneme2675]

Absolutely!!!

[@Nasauniverse001]

They a very good indeed. They have been very useful during lockdown.

[@larrymartin3678]

When you “watch” the stories on the the screen of your own imagination and hear them brought to life so well by “Sir” Wagland a movie does seem like a step down.

[@peachypie8018]

Exciting story and your usual brilliant narration. Love the way you give each character a distinct voice and love how the story flows. I'm always enthralled for the whole time. Thank you very much, Greg, and I wish you a cosy and happy Christmas.

[@ramongonzalez2112]

I’ve been hooked on this channel. It’s a pleasant diversion from these trying times. And the exceptional narration allows me to work while I listen.👍Cheerio from California.😄

[@numbereightyseven]

"I can hardly put my foot to the ground" "Don't put it to the ground" "But I can't walk" "Well then, hop"

[@moviemad56]

😁 Parts of this are surprisingly funny.

[@drummerboy1390]

Every story has a few parts I find myself giggling at.

[@susandombrowski7711]

What cracks me up is this is said by the Inn Keeper! No wonder he turns to a life of crime... he doesn't have the people skills to be a success! Just sayin'

[@Perktube1]

Now Watson, there is cocoa, ready in the next room. Those are words to wake up to. ☕

[@nothankyou5524]

Very nicely done. Two listening over two nights. A favorite story of mine read by an excellent reader...

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you.

[@johnmoesche3959]

You talk better than I can read. Very good.

[@KiKiabout]

Fabulous... Thank you!

[@dredman011]

Well done sir! Cheers!!

[@gjcinqmars]

Thank you, I never tire of listening to you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Georgia

[@cynthiaholland13]

Your narration is amazing!

[@garyhightower4381]

What a masterful reading. I salute you sir.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I salute you back for your saluting. Ta!

[@traceywright9484]

Absolutely fabulous.... I love the way you weave the narrative and bring it all together... Thank you.

[@johnkeating4221]

" the rejoicing lackey", Conan Doyle held servants in very low esteem indeed.

[@markhughes7927]

Ah for the fore-most interesting object of the North - well done S H !

[@user-ee5eb7ku4j]

Bro I literally died laughing at such an entrance 🤣🤣🤣

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ha!

[@maryeckel9682]

"Man down! Get the brandy!"

[@leoniegrosse9121]

Truly marvellous! thank you.

[@ringpop6177]

Your voice is really beautiful!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ringpop617 Ta very much!

[@ianstewart4990]

Loving it.

[@vt2816]

These are excellent! Well done I listen all the time!! P.s . I really like the way you say the word room in these.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes, I love saying 'room'.

[@Godisknockingx]

Perfect for putting me to bed.

[@albionmyl7735]

Wonderful greetings from Germany.... 🤗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️🇩🇪

[@gregnicholls8347]

Surly Greg could describe the list of ingredients and how to use them to produce a bland dish and still make it worth listening to. Thank you sir.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Greg. Ironically, I made a very bland dinner tonight - a rather disappointing chilli con carne!

[@DarthWill3]

*Salem Saberhagen:* _(as Holmes, walking past)_ I must see the Duke, Mr. Wilder. *Wilder:* _(blocking the cat's path)_ But he is in his room. *Salem:* _(strutting around the man's legs)_ Then I must _go_ to his room. *Wilder:* _(blocking the way again)_ I believe he is in his bed. *Salem:* _(slipping by once more)_ I will see him _there._ *Wilder:* Very good, Mr. Holmes; I will tell him that you are here. _(under his breath)_ I hate cats... *Duke:* So Reuben Hayes is taken? I am right glad to hear it, if it will not react upon the fate of James. *Salem:* Your secretary? *Duke:* No, sir; my _son._ *Salem:* _(one of his catchphrases)_ ¿Qué?

[@frankmcgovern5445]

None of this makes sense. Stop wildin' out.

[@susankaempfer8427]

Spoilers! I never understood why on earth 1) Holmes’ shock that Wilder is the Duke’s son. Why would he go to such lengths to protect a mere secretary? And two, why he thinks he can get Haynes to shut up about Wilder’s involvement. He’s going to be hanged; he’s got ZERO incentive to stay quiet about anything. The occasional sloppy spot makes me like Doyle all the better, though. Nobody’s perfect, but he’s working bloody hard at it.

[@garyteague4480]

Great reading

[@mathematics-bn4bq]

(1) 'As to Hayes, I say nothing. The gallows awaits him, and I would do nothing to save him from it. What he will divulge I cannot tell, but I have no doubt that your Grace could make him understand that it is to his interest to be silent.' In what way would it be to Hayes' interest to be silent? (2) More importantly: well done, Mr W! There are, I'd say, some other good readers of the SH stories (and one who is very good) but there is only one GW. Mercy buckets, as I believe they say in France!

[@davpayne78]

I think the duke might provide for Hayes' wife if Hayes were to remain silent. But Hayes really really hates the duke... I'd cash that cheque quique Holmes!

[@victorformosa228]

Just saw this story, the videos are very close to the book, these are nicely narrated by Gregg Wagland.

[@tomray8765]

I think this is the one where Doyle makes the error that Holmes can tell the direction of the bike's travel by how the tracks of the two wheels cross each other. --- Can't be done!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad. Thanks.

[@anthonydemitre9392]

great as usual!

[@rabik6001]

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[@julielevinge266]

This is one of my favourites, though have to feel sorry for Watson. Holmes never tells him what’s going on, even after spending the entire day with him then getting his most important information from standing on Watsons shoulders to see in window, he never utters a word? Just hope Watson got his share of the reward😁

[@mattdonnelly7937]

Love it great narration thanks

[@frankmcgovern5445]

You are welcome, but it's really Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio you should be thanking!

[@peterbamforth6453]

Superb reading 10/10

[@francescaemc2]

grazie

[@naomitial2429]

Since he never cared much for money in the past, i wonder what brought the change of character? I would like to have known his motive and how he spent it.

[@cameronjames3499]

SPOILER The name James means "Supplanter", and of course "Wilder" is self-evident. Definitely a fun Easter Egg.

[@babybooandherhumandeb3188]

Thank you 😉

[@Duchess_Van_Hoof]

I smile every time Dr Watson aids in the investigation and can follow the reasoning. Character development that never came to full fruition.

[@mctavish8369]

Listening all the way from🇿🇼

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

It’s so small, the flag Where u from Ricardo?

[@mctavish8369]

I'm from Zimbabwe🙏🏾

[@moviemad56]

😂 "this ponderous piece of wreckage..."

[@thomasstevens1436]

Seems brandy is good treatment for everything...

[@ArizonaJoeHines]

When these stories are set, the 1880-90's, Medicine was pretty primitive. Pasteur had only set out the germ theory of disease in the 1860's and Lister's hygiene regimen dates from only the 1870's. There were very few actual cures for disease. One forgets in our enlightened age that Dr. Watson wouldn't have known, for example, that mosquitoes carry malaria, yellow fever, etc. These were first dealt with in the Spanish American War (1898) and the Panama Canal (1912). Brandy and opiates were the drugs of choice back then with ammonia as a restorative.

[@ringpop6177]

Oh! And a few signed glossy photos might be good too!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Matte only.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Lipstick pig Gloss / matte

[@rab7889]

I prefer these non-supernatural stories. Please, Mr Wagland, would you read a few more? Any author of a good story will do.

[@OAKSEY-wd4vs]

Very exceptable, and very exciting

[@ringpop6177]

A stout ivy plant. Cool

[@MaiHaiangBI-]

I wish there was a blopper video where it is full of the small cut of audio when you misread

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

That would be a massively long video!

[@MaiHaiangBI-]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Come on it is the end of an decade do something daring :3 It could be short lol

[@moviemad56]

I keep wondering why ACD chose to call the German master Heidegger...? 🤔 perhaps there was a satirical intent?

[@martavdz4972]

IMO he simply used a German name he knew. He named his Czech character Dvorak after the Czech composer Antonin Dvorak because that was a Czech name he knew. He had spent some time in Austria, but not in Czechia/Bohemia or Germany, so he just went with what he knew.

[@hyperphenomenal4360]

Thank you so much sir

[@mamas_quilts3573]

Thank youuu!

[@davidpitchford6510]

Mr. Wagland: I believe that "lead" pony is pronounced "leed" -- not "led" -- unless I am wrong or ignorant of equine terms (I am). You may wish to check with a British horseman.

[@desertari]

Published 1904

[@marymary5494]

👌💕

[@nobunaga240]

So at the end Holmes condones a cover up!

[@terrysmith7762]

What did he say at 55:30 or shortly after

[@Montyjones680]

‘Under the latter heading is included, no doubt, not only those who may have taken him away but also those who conspire to keep him in his present position’ :)

[@lsc_llh]

1:08:43

[@moviemad56]

As everyone (almost!) said, Greg Wagland does a splendid job as narrator. 😊 I'd just like to comment on the shameless snobbery and class-hatred of Holmes, and Doyle, towards "the lower classes". Having enjoyed an excellent education that was entirely out of the reach of those classes, he treats them with blatant contempt, as though his superiority were a natural phenomenon, and not the intentional result of centuries of social manipulation.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Vive la revolution! ☝️ can’t quite remember what Holmes’ background is? Anyone?

[@moviemad56]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio :) By the way, you brought out the humour wonderfully.

[@cha5]

moviemad56 I always thought Holmes had more of a disdain and a barely concealed contempt for a fair number of the upper classes, especially when they were completely full of themselves ranging from royalty such as The King of Bohemia and an upperclass prig such as Robert St Simon who is someone that Holmes could less about his social status, “I assure you Watson, without affection, that the status of my client is a matter of less moment to me than the interest of his case.” ‘The Adventure of The Noble Bachelor’, Or a rich and unscrupulous business man who would use his money to destroy someone else below him such as Neil Gibson ‘The Gold King’ among others. “Some of you rich men have to be taught that all the world cannot be bribed into condoning your offenses.” ‘The Problem of Thor Bridge’ Not to mention that Holmes would often take on cases in which his client couldn’t even afford to pay him, “My profession is it’s own reward.” ‘The Speckled Band’, regardless of their social status or class.

[@am91101]

Don't forget what period in history this is from. There is no sugarcoating the fact that those times were fraught with racism, class distinction and colonialism.

[@martavdz4972]

But how does Holmes express class hatred and snobbery? It has always seemed paradoxical to me that Doyle seems to have some stereotypical opinions of social classes (rich ladies are dignified and beautiful, boxers are stupid etc.), but Holmes does not.

[@ringpop6177]

Oh and by the way As your self proclaimed Greg Wagland Fan Club President Im flying over and I bought a bus and we will be driving by your house every Sunday Just dress like Allowishes and go out and wave at us at 1 o’clock Thanks!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I look forward to that.

[@granny13ad33]

I should be so lucky. Mr Wagland does have a nice sense of humor. He is, indeed, the best!

[@dodojack1045]

Interesting narration...... Although ACD cowtowing to the nobility at the expense of a most unfortunate victim. Shameful behaviour. (Can't say more without spoiling the story).

[@helenamirian908]

Why weren't there any *spoiler alert* of those same racks outside the school bedroom window? If we could see where the teacher jumped out of the window, and he could see the pony (thereby choosing to ride a bike after them) why no "horse" tracks under the window?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Anyone?

[@helenamirian908]

Ok; here's where the confusion is. Heidegger took his bike because he saw the boy had "some swift means of conveyance". But the kid was supposed to meet Wilder in "the Ragged Shawl". So maybe he saw the kid run off, ran after him, then saw the "led pony" in the woods, ran BACK, got his bike and followed them. Hence not getting clubbed for some while. Figured it out.

[@gemmacastrillon2301]

Visto 1/4/20

[@tkchamp5120]

What kind of treatment??? 😂

[@shadetreader]

As usual, being rich means you can get away with anything 🙄

[@Pipstar]

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