40 The Bruce-Partington Plans from His Last Bow: Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes (1917) Audiobook

The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans is a short story featuring the exploits of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, not to mention Mycroft Holmes and Inspector Lestrade. It appears in the volume of stories published in 1917 entitled 'His Last Bow', written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
There's a murder been committed, a pea-souper swirls around London from Woolwich Arsenal to Gloucester Road tube, Mycroft is on his way to Baker Street and much else besides. Holmes considers the problem... will he ever get to finish his monograph on early music?
It is read by Greg Wagland for Magpie Audio.
© Magpie Audio 2019

[@cousinsister69]

I am so incredibly fussy when it comes to book narrations. It's unintentional. It severely limits my options. I'm so easily distracted, irritated & frustrated by those who aren't up to scratch. Greg is one of a very small group. I can happily be aware of his talented voices & yet be fully able to concentrate without any effort on the story. Greg is a gift & a treat to my ears. 💜

[@emilykrahn3185]

Agree. Who else do you like? My ears are sensitive voices and I just can't even listen to most narrators...

[@janeymoss2003]

Graeme Malcolm. Absolutely love anything he narrates

[@4555165]

Sherlock voice a little too fussy

[@YvonneWilson312]

@@emilykrahn3185 Simon Stanhope at Bitesized Audio and Jasper L'Estrange at Encrypted are among my other favourites.

[@YvonneWilson312]

@@4555165 Greg's interpretation of Sherlock is outstanding imho. Just how I imagine Holmes to sound.

[@JustSayin916]

These audio books ARE FABULOUS! Who needs video? What an incredible voice...

[@ebonymarchant9595]

I go to sleep listening to these but my only problem is that it takes me about a week to complete one story due to falling asleep so quickly.

[@susanwoods174]

Me too!!!!! Lol

[@wordzmyth]

It's the best for falling asleep. Just been listening during breakfast to catch up on the part I always miss

[@M3oyle]

I enjoy all of these readings but, imo, The Bruce Partington Plans and The Priory School are best for drifting off to sleep.

[@gm5056]

So do I

[@zzheaton]

I do the same thing. 😂😂😂

[@HistoricalTales]

I read this short story as a teenager back in Pakistan. A wonderful case. Loved it at that time and love it now. Wonderful narration.

[@deborahtdawson]

Listening to these audiobooks have been a Godsend. I just had surgery. They have so helped with boredom. Watching TV just is not my thing!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

So glad they helped, Deborah. All the best with your recovery.

[@asadifififaroo]

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[@J7116R]

It is now 5 or so years since I first became acquainted with this series, and I still listen to it every day.. Indeed, I have listened to some of these Holmes audio presentations perhaps 100 times and still find them absorbing. Although the content is quite familiar, they never cease to amuse and inform. I very often drift off to sleep with one story and awake to another. They are highly valued.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

It's how I recorded them. I too drifted off to sleep while narrating them and woke narrating the next... Auto pilot? Thanks for your kind comment J7116R

[@Frenchblue8]

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[@michealseaman8059]

Excellent book, by an excellent author, read by an excellent narrator!

[@jeanthornton2107]

Really love your audios of Holmes. You are such a treasure. Many thanks for all your hard work, much appreciated ❤️

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

My pleasure!

[@copernicus6420]

One of the best stories .

[@TheMikester307]

I love it! The description of Mycroft beginning at 4:43 is the description of a search engine! In a story from about 1908!

[@gregjones8412]

I see 77 Librivox readers have given the thumbs down. I cannot imagine anyone else doing it. These are a sheer delight to listen to.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I can!

[@gregjones8412]

Within 24 hours, the enemy has struck again! There's clearly no pleasing some.

[@shenghan9385]

I see 172 thumb down. Lol

[@jasoncheshir7387]

I can't listen to any libravox recordings, they are always monotone.

[@howarddyer3225]

The Librivox readings of Mark Twain novels are excellent.

[@sunflowerz54]

I love the way the auditor does all the voices of each character!! It’s a treat to fall asleep to these recordings !! I see him sitting in a wingback chair , with steam rising from his teacup, and reading off his Kindle the stories!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You've got me - although the steam's rising from the Kindle.

[@wmnoffaith1]

Really? I always pictured him reading an actual book, old school

[@JH-ug8jp]

Old schooler here

[@tottiemae2258]

... with a light rain on the windows, a crackling fire in the background, and a wolf hound at his feet. ☺️

[@deanpapadopoulos3314]

A beautiful image.

[@lchchatter614]

Absolutely splendid reading! It’s delightful, a real treat to listen to you. Thank you!

[@martynhunter3542]

One of the best narrators I've ever heard. I can't t listen to Stephen Fry narrating Sherlock Holmes or any book. I'm so glad I've discovered this guy. Excellent.

[@nedludd7622]

This is adequate, but Frye is livelier.

[@rosemariemcgowan6388]

Stephen Fry is brilliant playing Jeeves xx

[@vajee5]

How beautifully that class of people spoke in the nineteenth century. It was an art.

[@andiwilliams3642]

Your reading voice is so amazing and multifaceted! So relaxing, crisp-n-clear, but also entertaining with character changes. My dream is that you narrate hundreds/thousands more books! Thank you so much for your work!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Kind of you to say so, Andi. Many thanks!

[@alisonmcshannon1196]

mm

[@zack9679]

So many degrees of yes

[@heatherclough8233]

Second this dream.

[@mckavitt13]

Wonderful, Greg. Have missed your Holmes. 👏🍀💃

[@MH-sk8qs]

You continue to amaze me in the number of different voices you are able to produce and reproduce repeatedly! My personal question is what great voice is your natural voice, or is your family exposed to all of them? If so, it could be most amusing to live in your house.😄

[@DarthVaderX31]

Same

[@WojciechWachniewski-st1zm]

The story took me immensely. Being a Pole interested in Naval matters and well up in English I decided to translate the story into Polish. Though an amateur, I managed my task quite well. Of course most interesting in the story was Mycroft Holmes with his great brain; to me it is a sort of vision of PERSONAL COMPUTER, that head of Mycroft with all its capacities. 😊👍♍

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes - he’s a right brain box.

[@bluemoyie8618]

Maybe the writer was fortelling the advent of a modern invention ... "Microsoft" ?

[@hayleysmith3092]

Your narration has completely spoiled me for any other who might read from Sherlock Holmes Adventures. No one else’s voice matches the characters like Greg Wagland. Mycroft was a remarkable voice but so believable. Thank you your gift means I have listened to these stories over and over again. X

[@ava.v5724]

Thank you Gregg, well read🤩👍😍

[@sivanlevi3867]

It's an amazing exhilaration for me that Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes, Watson, and Lestrade would be in the same room together. The Bruce-Partington Plans sure has a unique air about it.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

It's a good'un.

[@williamcaton8432]

Excellent performance! Love these! Thank you!

[@sohamghosh7784]

"When all other contingencies fail, whatever remains however improbable must be the Truth...." oh! this line😌

[@smythharris2635]

Occam's Razor.

[@jorobinson8835]

Thanks Greg for narrating this story, it's one of my favourites.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Jo!

[@kyloren628]

Gotta love Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s style of character naming. It’s either unique, strange names like Sherlock, Mycroft, Cadogan... or... plain old JAMES 😂

[@helenamirian908]

The two namesakes of of author, the only Arthurs we have ever seen, have been the 10 year old abducted Lord Saltire and this very story's Cadogan-West, who proved innthe end to be...

[@davidpitchford6510]

Jabaez! Red Headed League and in another story.

[@andreaodermatt8297]

I have loved Sherlock Holmes for many years and know many many audiobook versions. Yours are by far my favourites, I just love your voice! Thank you for another case, I know them by heart but never get tired of listening to you!!!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you Andrea. Much appreciated.

[@just_another32]

Awesome, thank you! I like the fact that you don't make Watson sound subservient and obsessive about his friend, as some narrators do.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it, Victoria! Yes, Watson is his own man.

[@SuzanneU]

I agree. Those who present Watson as a bumbling mumbling hero worshipper are completely missing Watson's very real contribution to the detection. Again and again Watson provides the context and the fine details. He asks relevant questions. Like Hastings, he is the ordinary mind that provides the steel for the flint to spark off. Holmes' attitude is so rarified that he needs Watson to ground him. Then too, Watson is a handy man in a scrap, quick with his fists and armed with this trusty revolve. He gets between Holmes and harm. He's also very strong, able to pinion and restrain malefactors.

[@Scotticus71]

Thank you good Sir, much appreciated to find a new S.H. audiobook. Gratefully, your devoted fans.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Nice one!

[@marleneg7794]

I downloaded your entire catalog and my family enjoyed 2 weeks a bedtime stories.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you like them!

[@tomdale85]

Another fantastic reading, thank you so much!

[@michaelpipkin2399]

Thank you Greg, been listening for years and even repeated they are still the greatest entertainment on KZbin

[@athleticguy15]

You're right, I listen to the same stories over and over and never fail to enjoy.

[@donalddamron3017]

I agree. I’ve tried to find other audiobooks to listen to but I always find myself back listening to Greg!

[@anneichenberger4970]

what a wonderful narrator! thank you

[@shoneljperera7237]

Love your readings ❤️

[@helenamirian908]

Love this particular story. It has everything! And Mycroft! "Alas, I am a COUCH POTATO GENIUS!" So Watson never says what he was doing for 3 days besides reading newspapers. Watching Holmes do his hobbies, probably. 😆

[@wmnoffaith1]

He was being the mascot, lol. That's what he does. Holmes career always took precedence over his medical practice. He was probably making small talk, trying to keep Holmes in a good mood and on an even keel. And then when Holmes is occupied, he always seems to be obsessed with reading several newspapers in their entirety everyday. You notice Holmes never reads the paper. He always asks Watson. Watson even reads articles aloud to Holmes. He can't be bothered. Watson is like when Victorian ladies used to hire companions. This way you always have a friend around guaranteed to do whatever you want, basically wait on you, and keep you entertained. Except Watson doesn't get paid. He's like Robin in Batman and Robin.

[@thegreenpigsnout5579]

@@wmnoffaith1 Huh, I never saw their relationship that way. Good interpretation!

[@martavdz4972]

@@wmnoffaith1 IMHO in the last stage of their cooperation, when they live together again and Watson gives up his medical practice, he gets paid by Holmes. They split his money for solving the cases. Unfortunately, I don't know how I reached this conclusion, it was just my impression from some of the latest stories.

[@user-di2er6cw2j]

what a voice! and reading is superb

[@tedtimmis8135]

I’ve listened to this several times. I’ve enjoyed it every time.

[@stevedupont395]

Another fine story. Good narrator!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I'll tell him ;-)

[@joenutley135]

These stories are so engaging. Cudos to Doyle and Waglund

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks, Joe.

[@bobskeet595]

Just a total pleasure to listen to perfect diction just just perfect thank you

[@20_SinManya]

Keep up this 'OH SO AWESOME' work, Mr Greg! Keeping me hooked till the very end! ^0^

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks, will do, Manya!

[@siphosimwanza4429]

Yes! It's been so long since we got new Sherlock Material. Thank you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

A sturdy tweed? Well, Rome wasn't built...

[@codeeasly5102]

The people who dislike donot know how to appreciate someone's talent and ability, he endeavoured to wrote these kind of staggering stories

[@anthonydemitre9392]

Always listen to your narrations, even if I've read the story before, Thank you

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Anthony. Good to hear from you.

[@conniedukovic7349]

Same here...I couldn't resist even if I wanted to 🎻

[@naokomizuide9403]

Thank you for your hard work, Greg. It’s awesome. Beautiful narration!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you like it, Naoko!

[@taszio3751]

I feel that Greg Wagland could read the telephone directory, and leave me spelllbound!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Nice of you to say so!

[@anthonydemitre9392]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio You're a gifted storyteller

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

@@THEPAGEBURNER1979 Oh my gosh! You're right. I haven't had a phone book delivered to the house in about 5 years now. A kid would look at a phone book and be amazed. But then they'd be like, "You mean I have to look? I have to know the alphabet?"

[@elizebethpenington3755]

Tell me when he is reading one so that I don’t miss it,

[@daveygann2898]

I hope this does not bother you, but I use your your stories as a sedative. Bad tinnitus keeps me awake, but your voice allows me to sleep beautifully.

[@franky2720]

I finished listening to your version of Wisteria Lodge yesterday so I’m so excited for a new story, thank you!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Enjoy

[@davidmunday4367]

I have been looking forward to this in eager antisipation for a while ! 🙋‍♂️ Thank you so much 👍

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers David.

[@mariavarea2795]

Feels like you're living the story.

[@ironically7561]

Oooh its a good day for me when you post something new!! Looking forward to listening later on :)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad.

[@ironically7561]

Honestly, no one compares to your readings!!

[@coly15]

Love your voice so much! I have been listening to your audiobooks ever since I started the books of Sherlock Holmes!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Coly - thanks for listening.

[@2charliep]

Thank you, thank you, this is one of my favourites and as usual beautifully read.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

:-)

[@Sunny25611]

Your narration of this particular book is exactly what I imagine Watson would sound like! Do you by any chance do any stage acting or voice overs for other actors? Just curious because you certainly have the skill’s to! :)

[@fixitman347]

Thank you very much, my friend. As I listen I feel my intellect stir up and I been to work in my garage.

[@mlrich2]

I hope you enjoyed your month off KZbin and have been having a wonderful time doing other stuff. So happy to see a new story Greg! :)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Marisa! Not many to go now.

[@ringpop6177]

He takes more vacations then Carters got pills!

[@martavdz4972]

@@ringpop6177 He's a professional actor, he has other assignments.

[@georgebisacre9413]

This and The Red Headed League are my personal favourites

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I think my favourite is The Red Headed League for the comedy aspect. Have to say I can't remember very much about the B-P Plans.

[@rubenherrera3852]

Enjoyed your sharing! TYVM!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ta very much Ruben!

[@amigojuarez]

I literally jumped in my seat after seeing this. This is very epic news to hear

[@karenwaters1926]

Haha. So did I!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Health and Safety warning ;-)

[@amigojuarez]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio don't worry it was quite a stable chair

[@fh8769]

Fascinating indeed.

[@valeriemiller3374]

I enjoy these Sherlock Holmes books in my pastimes.

[@mrwolf8972]

Great narration really enjoy your style

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Mr Wolf!

[@TexanAmiga]

Doing the happy dance! Thank you❤️

[@rjfpac]

Perhaps, his best short!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Very possibly! Which is best? Debated til the cows come home!

[@rustyhook69]

Excellent as usual ❤

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@greenhealer7136]

LOVE your narrating skills Greg. It is such a pleasure to listen to. In particular i love how you say the word 'room'.

[@marypatton5136]

For video the Granada series is the only one for me, but for audio only, this is the best choice. Mr. Wagland is very talented.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you, Mary.

[@moviemad56]

LOL Mycroft runs on rails! :D

[@kevinpaul180]

It's delightful to know my fellow listeners prop their head on a pillow, and succumb to the studies of Holmes........

[@MaiHaiangBI-]

The detail when describing Mycroft is amazing

[@angelalalley7593]

Yay, so excited for another SH by GW! Love this story, and Mycroft...

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Ange

[@craigsanders2347]

More more more!! Please please please!!

[@iriswaterford8881]

Leaving a comment because we fell asleep during this reading & would like to hear the complete story.

[@Charles-oo8bq]

Thank you brother. You have offered a true escape from the mundane. Greetings from Erlangen.

[@Charles-oo8bq]

Bavaria

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Erlangen brother, Charles. Glad you enjoyed it/escaped into it for a while.

[@debbieandmarc]

Your voice is awesome. I feel like I'm sitting across from Dr Watson listening to his story.

[@MrTaichi62]

Good recording of the book

[@gautamsonawane8313]

Realy excellent way of explaining this.

[@vickywitton1008]

Sherlock Holmes and London Underground - heaven!

[@happyjack1796]

These are great! Thanks!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you like them, Mr S!

[@maryoleary5044]

Tigers, etc are beautiful and amazing creatures!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

And they're stripey too! I do like a sea otter mind you.

[@denillefleming2942]

Wonderful !

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you liked it!

[@Duchess_Van_Hoof]

Ooh, one of my favourite stories. High stakes, politics, espionage!

[@maryeckel9682]

This is the story that The Naval Treaty failed to be. Excellent murder/espionage mystery.

[@CyndiCalista]

Does anyone else put the subtitles on occasionally and read along?

[@chrisnorman9980]

Mycroft Holmes - human forerunner of the Internet.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Indeed!

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

Bullshit - the internet is full of false information

[@mstree9173]

I listen to these when I'm to busy to read

[@tommyoconnor5930]

On believable bed time story😴😴😴thats me settled in best of form for a good night 💤

[@tommyoconnor5930]

It’s the best way to get a good nights sleep 💤 50 minutes to 60 minutes is perfect your mind is so relaxed you just drop off

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Better than a malty milky drink. What an epitaph!

[@richardmurphy2450]

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[@RoanPretorius-de7xv]

Great voice !! Thanks

[@redseethus2872]

These are great! You should start an H.G. Wells channel.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I've done some - on Audible!

[@emilykrahn3185]

wonderful. thank you.

[@helenamirian908]

This is the second time that I am aware of, that the author has given his own first name to a character. The other being Lord Saltire, 10 years old, of The Priory School.

[@jeffschmid2538]

Nice work. Sherlock.

[@movingpicutres99]

Thank you.

[@maryjaneme2675]

I love these!!! Thank you!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you like them MaryJane Me

[@gerthie]

Brilliant

[@TheStratplayer76]

I know it’s 3 weeks too late, but thanks for the upload. Hope you keep us posted on newer projects Greg!?

[@earlhoppe4191]

Excellent...

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks a lot, Earl.

[@pennyhynson2047]

Tops! All round TOPS.

[@backtoeden2042]

I love all the story's about Sherlock Holmes

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Great!

[@lbwyland1712]

Woooohooo!! Xmas in July!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

It comes but twice a year. Enjoy!

[@marionmuolo9321]

Love these audios!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you

[@movingpicutres99]

Perfection