37 The Second Stain from The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1905) Audiobook

The Adventure of the Second Stain by Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring the exploits of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. It is read by Greg Wagland.
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[@tubescott71]

Don’t understand why anyone would give a thumbs down unless they don’t like Sherlock Holmes stories. As far as the narration, it is without flaw and entertaining.

[@Perktube1]

Perhaps some Christie fans

[@seamussmyth1928]

I don't see any dislikes

[@martavdz4972]

@@Perktube1 Perhaps not even them... I´m a huge Christie fan but I also love Sherlock Holmes 🙂

[@fahnikan]

The spirit of prof Moriarty

[@carolred5769]

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[@hyperphenomenal4360]

It feels very good to listen to adventure of holmes with cuppa tea on a cloudy sunday morning after a long grind for couple of days, didnt get this chance for a few sundays, iam very grateful mr. Wagland

[@veritas6335]

Cup of tea

[@am91101]

I feel my own diction improved over the past 2 years of enjoying these narrations. Greg you are responsible for destressing a lot of people during the pandemic with your golden voice!

[@roseclaiden7796]

Ditto, especially during covid but far beyond - thank you!

[@bruffie]

Astonishingly good reader. I've listened to many of these and they are delivered with consumate skill.

[@sivanlevi3867]

Man, do I love The Second Stain! Diction talent is amazing when it comes to Holmes stories.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers sivanlevi

[@buddysyst3m]

I love how pretty much every story starts with Dr. Watson basically saying "okay okay okay, i know I keep saying I'm done, but for real. You're not going to believe this; it's just that good."

[@ryskichelovek]

nobody else like this guys comment let it stay at 69 =)

[@akramshaikh5884]

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[@anonymouse6318]

Good job Doc Watson pre dated the NHS, he wouldn't be able to depart his surgery for these investigations so easily today!

[@meese9140]

ACD, with increasing irritation, unaware that he will NEVER be free 😂

[@tell-me-a-story-]

That's beacause Arthur Conin Doyl wanted to stop but the fans wouldn't let him.

[@avijitbanerjee9050]

Besides being an excellent story teller, Greg possesses a voice that has a sort of tranquillity that eases ones mind. Keep it up dear Sir, as you ever do.

[@rosariomontoya1826]

Exactly! Ive thought of that, too. A great quality, since many of us listen to relax and enjoy.

[@slefend2799]

@@rosariomontoya1826 l will confess that I listen to them when trying to get to sleep--quite successfully too.

[@dianedizayee5211]

Precisely. I deal with chronic pain and listening to these Sherlock Holmes helps alleviate my discomfort.

[@ManukyanAnita]

I enjoy these Sherlock Holmes audiobooks so much, your Sherlock is the best and your voice, Sir, has a calming effect. I listen to switch off my brain from worries and to just be in another world, the wonderful world of Sherlock and Watson. Thank you so very much.

[@vsirrmk]

Outside is June 2020, crazy world, and it feels so comforting to immerse into the good old times of Sherlock Holmes..

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You're right, Amie!

[@albionmyl7735]

The good times 🙂 will come again....Corona will not be for ever...Greetings from Germany...

[@albionmyl7735]

We germans were always in love with England despite all wars. We are both Anglo-Saxons

[@callieebel1499]

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[@foofy3406]

i’m spending 2020 hiding in these old stories!

[@denvan3143]

_The Second Stain_ is among the Sherlock Holmes stories I had not yet read. Holmes’ parting words let me chuckling for quite some time.

[@victorformosa228]

Superbly narrated, these stories are a good indication for the accuracy of the tv series with the brilliant Jeremy Brett.

[@babciamira9556]

I personally much more prefer Greg's Sherlock Holmes than nervous, hysterical way of Jeremy Brett's play.

[@traceywright9484]

A voice worth having speaking into your ear as you fall asleep. The best. Love it😍

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you!

[@Perktube1]

The worst part is missing most of the story as you slumber. But then you wake up and set the phonograph needle ba-um, cough cough, er, I mean, set the play-point back to where you last remember hearing, and re-lisrlten to the narration.

[@rajeshkoppa2367]

True...

[@damianp5856]

I totally agree, my wife said "its me or your stories!" I sleep alone now.

[@DJWNB]

@@damianp5856 😂

[@maggiekits1234]

What a Singularly Delightful Narrator in Greg Wagland, brilliant work and thank you 😊

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Maggie. Kind of you!

[@johnbroadbent8403]

Did not think it possible to surpass Jeremy Brett, - but this is way and away the best interpretation of Conan Doyle's work I've ever heard, or seen, - and I've seen and heard most.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks John. Very kind of you to say so!

[@johnbroadbent8403]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Both Jeremy Brett and Clive Merrison "capture" Holmes magnificently, your readings "capture Conan Doyle better

[@user-tb8tm9ow5v]

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[@mondomacabromajor5731]

Nothing beats listening to Greg Wagland read a Holmes and Watson mystery adventure in the late hours of the night while relaxing ...

[@ironically7561]

Agreed 100%

[@christahorton4964]

I as well agree. *my zen*

[@rosamariamendoza1466]

Yes! 1st of January, 2023! Happy New Year listeners! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@jodyhunter9044]

I love Greg wagland narratives of the stories and how he can change is his voice from Scotch to Irish to American to Victorian English in the blink of an eye. I think that's quite an accomplishment. I love all his narratives the Sherlock Holmes series. The man is incredible.

[@matthewmcgurk4282]

Scotch? Didn’t realize a whiskey had an accent!!

[@paulmellor4982]

@@matthewmcgurk4282 Didn’t realise that Scotch whisky had an “E” in the spelling…Irish whiskey does though!!

[@mariosevangelou7278]

We all love greg ❤️

[@EndofanAge]

Greg's masterful and lively narrations and Doyles colorful and picturesque prose cast lovely images in my mind of a bygone era that seems all the more wonderful. I feel like I'm there with Holmes and Watson, sharing in their adventures. Thank you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks tony

[@jodyhunter9044]

Also mr. Wagland can do the different British dialects in the country and that is something!

[@Jim-Mc]

The specter of war in this is so prescient: "...all of Europe is an armed camp." Published 1904, and takes place in 1888. Never knew some people realized the big one was due so long before. Fantastically narrated too.

[@sarahellie4113]

Otto von Bismarck predicted it and it’s end he was only 4 months off

[@malaydhar917]

This is undoubtedly the best style of reading a story . The story is equally at the best. Congratulations ! 🌹🌹💚💚

[@copernicus6420]

If newspapers were as classy as they were in 19th century, I would've read them all every day.

[@helenamcginty4920]

I have managed to get into old age and still there is one I haven't read before Brilliant.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you found it, Helena!

[@myriaddsystems]

Mr Wagland is unparalleled in his production of Conan-Doyle's works

[@DavidHunterLowell]

Greg is by far the best Sherlock I have ever heard and I've heard them all.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks David, much appreciated!

[@RobertEricJenkins]

Yeah he's great! Have you heard Stephen Fry reading it? He's also very good.

[@mysteriousstranger9920]

*Cough* Dr. Watson... *Cough*

[@mckavitt13]

David Hunter He is not Sherlock Holmes, he reads the Sherlock Holmes adventures, playing all the parts, male & female, including that of Holmes & often that of the narrator, Dr Watson.

[@008fiona]

thank you - another superb performance by Mr Wagland.

[@ruthcole909]

008fiona, he is good, but I'm partial to Stephen Fry.

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

I don't think these stories would be as animating if read by another. Thank you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers JustFluffy

[@theoldlefthander]

This is marvelous. The exact inflection of interpretation. You allow the story to speak for itself. Bravo !!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Matthew. That's always my aim! Cheers.

[@delemaitreful]

Thank you so much for these wonderful recordings which bring so much pleasure. Beautifully read!

[@rubenherrera3852]

These yarns are priceless!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Well don't knit socks with them. Pop them in the safe.

[@sahanabeykoon1474]

It’s 2021 and still best storyteller

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Is it 2021? Thanks Sahan.

[@katelove8122]

June 2021. The world is still cray af. Sherlock is my constant.

[@levonsynclr9805]

After having listened to dozens upon dozens of your narrations I must finally tell you how absolutely wonderful is your talent. Thank you ever so much!!!

[@naturewalks33]

Thank you. I love listening to these audio books. 🙃

[@carlstevens4981]

Very well read. Such a great voice.

[@karenwaters1926]

Once more into this playlist! Once more

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Is that wise, Karen?

[@karenwaters1926]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio 😁😁😁

[@anonymouse6318]

Superb narration of these great tales

[@ogedeh]

I love the narration, there's power in a good pause.

[@izzyhaynes6422]

Lovely as always :) The Second Stain is one of my favourites.

[@anthonydemitre9392]

Great narrator

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Anthony 😀

[@anthonydemitre9392]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audioAudio, such a nice man you are! even without the fresh Otter meat! Another Quebec delicacy is Poutine, Chips with cheese curds smothered in beef gravy, Umm, Lol, high cuisine, NOT!!

[@QHarefield]

excellent! very well read. thank you.

[@maxinejacobson4006]

Beautifully read, thank you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ta, Maxine: appreciated!

[@vishalbhangale3187]

Your voice is amazing 👍

[@danielkeirsteadsr6939]

AWESOME READ. VERY SKILLFUL

[@SuzanneU]

Thank you; an excellent narration.

[@markhughes7927]

There is a broad and comprehensive humanity to that almost fictional character Conan Doyle and for all his cleverness I think Sherlock Holmes should count himself extremely fortunate to have connection with him - I am sure that Dr. Watson would agree.....

[@tweekbomb-hb5vc]

Thanks!

[@johnkelly6152]

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[@sunflowerz54]

Another Wonderful presentation Thank you Mr Wagland :)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you kindly, La Quita. All the best!

[@KiKiabout]

Love... Thank you!

[@albionmyl7735]

Wonderful english ...greetings from Germany...

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Hi Michael. Ich danke Ihnen für Ihre anerkennenden Worte.

[@jamesbutler8187]

Hello mr 🇩🇪 glad you like one of our favourite person all the best to you and your family from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@user-uzmpy432]

I wish I have a wonderful voice such as yours good Sir.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I'm sure you have your own great voice! Cheers user!

[@beanieb9668]

Superb!

[@changeyourlife4223]

Go to the link and hearing Amazon books kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnKse4Cpl7CMmJI

[@jamescrowley8637]

Tip Top. Excellent narration

[@GH-bv4pg]

This story is one of my favourite❤

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

It's a good'un

[@davidpitchford6510]

Magnificent!

[@stephenhay5400]

Soothing me off to sleep 😴

[@jet1407]

The 1024 like is mine, which represents my great thanks to this audiobook. Great Thanks!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Jet. YOU were the 1024? Great!

[@richteahoyle6825]

It is a singular and most perplexing mystery why 297 people do not approve of this. I choose to ignore such ignorance. Godspeed you Mr. Wagland!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Richtea. Free stuff never goes down well - in certain quarters.

[@advnehaP]

Nice narration and superbly intriguing story.

[@YourLifeWasting]

The poor husbands like a lost puppy. Hilda hilda it’s back!!! The letters back lol

[@sjwis]

Huh?

[@jamieweldon4282]

Got a 221 baker on sticker on my 94 Lincoln town car

[@HJKelley47]

Where did you purchase your sticker?? Would love one on my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo!

[@suecollins3246]

Now now guys! A little less one-upmanship, please!

[@nigelharris1419]

I have one on my 1894 London Brougham!

[@maisiecarruthers695]

@@nigelharris1419 really that could of traveled Baker street in those times

[@Perktube1]

I do believe that if I had a long recording of the character Holmes' violin renditions from the various movie, television, and video-game appearances, I should be pulled to sleep as well as I would from Mr. Wagland's voice. Nonetheless I am pleased for the z's.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Is it available?

[@Perktube1]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio no, sadly, this audio file is only in my desires and imagination, though I suppose someone could privately produce one with some effort. There are playthroughs of such games on youtube, and one could possibly gain access to such files through ownership of copies of the games.

[@Perktube1]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio I have found a video. Music that I was thinking of starts at 1:25. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJvYfGutnZJpjsU

[@kevinmacgregor5511]

These homes novels are excellent

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Kevin. Thanks.

[@tounovtwin]

A++

[@rezmetis6723]

We have magpies in north Dakota...also in England I presume Watson!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I don't know if they're identical though. Is it cold in North Dakota at the mo?

[@karenwaters1926]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio It's always cold in North Dakota.

[@maxros182]

1905.......let that sink in 1905 it's 2023 and look at how far we have fallen. 😢

[@crochetedlace2838]

Excellent

[@elizabethbreitenbach4458]

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@patriciahill1101]

Greg, you are the best reader online. What else have you read!? It is such an advantage that we do not know your voice in a well-known role, but also, you have the ability to vary your voice convincingly between different roles. Wdll done!

[@DarthWill3]

*Salem Saberhagen:* _(as Holmes)_ Now, sir, I must ask you more particularly what this document is, and why its disappearance should have such momentous consequences? *Lord Bellinger:* Mr. Holmes, the envelope is a long, thin one of pale blue color. There is a seal of red wax stamped with a crouching lion. It is addressed in large, bold handwriting to- *Salem:* I'm afraid you're gonna have to gimme a lot more than that, mac. What _was_ the letter? *Bellinger:* That is a State secret of the utmost importance, and I fear that I cannot tell you, nor do I see that it is necessary. If by the aid of the powers which you are said to possess you can find such an envelope as I describe with its enclosure, you will have deserved well of your country, and earned any reward which it lies in our power to bestow. *Salem:* _(smirking)_ You guys are two of the busiest men in the U.K., and in my own small way I have also a good many calls upon me. I regret exceedingly that I cannot help you in this matter, and any continuation of this interview would be a waste of time. *Watson:* If you'll excuse us for a moment, gentleman... _(whispering)_ Holmes, as much as I am willing to lay my life for Queen and Country, I must advise against you taking this case. *Salem:* Are you _mad,_ man? We're about to walk into a gold mine! *Watson:* Precisely why I would not recommend your involvement. You recall the circumstances which have you reduced you to your... current state. *Salem:* I'm well aware of that, Watson. I'm not stupid. Besides, we both know that my chances of sneaking away that envelope without you on my tail are pretty much close to nil. *Watson:* I could place my foot on your fine-looking rear appendage during the investigation, if you wish. *Salem:* Very funny...

[@zhayneharkness-sarge5233]

Radio plays & drama

[@johnbellinger6524]

My relative told my g'pa and father that this situation was to be a family secret!!!

[@WarrenAlexDean]

Great memory and patience.

[@TheDeni29]

Thank you so much for this! This is so useful If you want to take IELTS or TOEFL!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Happy it's helpful, den

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Sorry, deni not den. That was 'auto correct'

[@jamesbutler8187]

Back to the start I go.can’t help reading the reviews

[@mckavitt13]

Great reading, Greg. Many thanks! NB: Victorian hypocrisy, like destructive sexism, is disgusting... & unfortunately unacknowledged, though recounted w approval by Conan Doyle himself. Everyone, including the woman herself, participated in its poisonous effects. A lesson for us all. And we have made just a tad of progress in these societal domains.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Oi! The name’s Greg. Cheers

[@mckavitt13]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio My apoligies, dear sir. Didn't sleep enough, despite your wonderful readings 😔😪😘

[@johnbellinger6524]

I suspected that Sherlock had assisted my relative!!!

[@tsuchan]

It's difficult to understand why Watson hyped this as a pinnacle of Holmes' achievements. He had practically no impact on the whole affair.

[@mkeysou812]

45:04 what goes on in queer street? Sounds like a scary place!

[@jonhart7630]

I am pretty sure the unnamed "Potentate" would have been the Tsar of Russia as both Britain and Russia had imperial ambitions in the middle east.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes. That may well be true.

[@cha5]

IMHO the unnamed Potentate was likely Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, he had a rocky relationship with Britain at this time despite the traditional friendship between the two nations and had ambitions of expanding Germany’s power at this time and he had a complete lack of political tact which could likely lead to a letter containing “provocative” phrases and of such import that it could cause a “Great War” between Germany and Britain which would happen only eight years after the 1905 publication of “The Second Stain.” Also In 1895 the Kaiser had famously sent a telegram to South African president Paul Kruger congratulating him on his defeat of the British supported Jameson Raid and the strengthening of Germany’s and the expansion of it’s colonial interests further incited British suspicions at this time.

[@ascaniahousen4827]

Love love love A Sherlock Holmes 💗

[@wiliamsmith4304]

masterfull.

[@beanieb9668]

Who on earth gives these a thumbs down???? Don't get it..........

[@englishcat19]

Beanie B it's moriaty

[@ivanfilipovic845]

Some time else ....

[@johnmichaelfitzgerald3052]

Beanie B other sites & Jealous Narrators no doubt. Greg Wagland is the Best Arthur Conan Doyle, H.G Wells etc. Cheers

[@2.7petabytes]

Professor Moriarty types possibly?!

[@Weirdkauz]

I'm so with you on this puzzling question - why would anybody...?

[@2008hiragana]

Just watched Jeremy Bret s version

[@Perktube1]

There are some books called the Cthulhu Casebooks, by James Lovegrove, involving Sherlock Holmes. Perhaps Mr. Wagland would consider perusing these and see if these are worthy for his voicing.

[@Duchess_Van_Hoof]

As a fan of both Lovecraft and Doyle I was a bit disappointed by those. Lovegrove has solid skills, as shown by the adventure within the adventure of the second book. Unfortunately, the books are Derlethian in nature rather than Lovecraftian. Holmes flips into a paranormal investigator a bit too quickly, and I find the Moriarty adaption a bit off the point. Ironically, the books would be better with wholly original characters.

[@musthavemoxie]

My apologies for a negative review, but something about the audio is off, making it hard to listen to. Something seems clipped off? Or missing? Like the audio was tweaked to remove high/low peaks? Or something. But it makes it very difficult for those of us with some audio processing difficulties to track and understand the words. The “smoothing out” makes it feel like the reader is mumbling.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You may well be correct. Can't remember the how I mastered it. Too much compression perhaps. It's a learning curve!

[@Duchess_Van_Hoof]

I have noticed it at times, and pause everytime to see if my phone gave me a notification.

[@kwyzi]

thank you

[@buckchesterfield8886]

This story really makes little sense. The wife stole the letter, sees the effect on her husband, then needs to ask Holmes if it's a big deal?

[@Perktube1]

Bee farming, you say?

[@stylembonkers1094]

Everybody lapsing into Victorian English in the comments section.

[@ftgflicks8977]

please narrate this story as i didnt understood the valley of fear

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Not sure I did! I thought I had narrated this story :-)

[@n19930630]

I wonder which European country monarch was he mentioned?

[@mijiyoon5575]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@nicholascollora6709]

Appreciate communication 1st-8th..nicholas Collora

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks, Nicholas!

[@rustyhook69]

I❤U

[@maxinejacobson4006]

Please, please, please! It’s Scottish! Only when it’s used to describe whisky, mist or pie does one use Scotch!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

That’s what he wrote He was frae Scotland

[@richardlee6802]

....egg?

[@lancesurgeon7614]

I didn’t realize that Sherlock Holmes was still around to investigate Bill Clinton. LOL!!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

He was a bit confused by the freezer though.

[@veritas6335]

No - to investigate Crooked Donny. .

[@ryskichelovek]

go to the time 3:02 muuuusssstaasaaah

[@aunk05]

Lady Hilda is my favourite canon character: courageous, resourceful, intelligent. But isn't the last act a little bit weird? She's done all the hard work, recovered the letter to her home - but falls at the last step of putting it back in to her husband's ministerial despatch box - why? In the Brett adaptation, John Hawkesworth changed it so that RH Trelawney Hope was out of the house with the box when Holmes came to confront his wife, so that he _had_ to slip it back inside, with some well photographed sleight of hand, when Hope returned and kicked her out of the room while the men talked. Thanks to JH, Lady Hilda really _needed_ Holmes's help - which, in the original story, she didn't. Apart from this making more sense, it also gave Holmes something to do. He certainly didn't recover the letter - Lady Hilda did that. Furthermore, he is just plain wrong about Lucas's death not being a coincidence - it absolutely was. He works out the _what_ , but not the _why_ , and otherwise had little impact on events. "Sherlock Holmes, and the Raiders of the Lost Ark" ...

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I'd rather forgotten about Lady Hilda. Very interesting. Cheers Mark.

[@ishaagari1997]

she's embarrassingly dumb and painfully egoistic and cowardly. "i don't know politics but i know love"? 🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦

[@dickJohnsonpeter]

Ah what a time; where you could pick up a newspaper and read about things that actually happened. Now the news is nothing but opinions.

[@peterjennings4778]

I. 0:51 😢😢❤

[@nihalanand2690]

27:27

[@antekpatyk9425]

38:42

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