52 The Blanched Soldier from The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (1927) Audiobook

[@alzeimer5911]

'The ideas of my friend Watson, though limited, are exceedingly pertinatious.' These words, the very first sentence of this story, immediately display Greg Wagland's talents and the reasons why he is without doubt one of the best tellers of Victorian authors tales, and especially Conan Doyle. There is a stylish but serious eloquence to his manner coupled with the faintest colouring of wry humour revealing just how much he relishes the language, the stories, the characters and the history and influences of this sceptered isle and its past dominions. Alas I can only afford the Narrator Hydrator contribution! Nevertheless, three cheers and hats in the air for Greg! Surely soon to be a knight of the realm.

[@MsMtheory]

I came here to make a similar comment if I didn't see one... The nuance of his voice... The best Sherlock imo. (And supporting roles of course, his voice is far ranged and fantastic at it.)

[@rainbowrainbow8220]

It is the comments like yours that make Greg’s audiobooks even more precious! What a noble story telling master Greg is! Thank you for the deep-thinking comments!

[@AmyLesemann]

⁠Greg does amazing accents.

[@peterbamforth6453]

An incredible tale realy enjoyed listening to it.Superb narration 10/10

[@THEPAGEBURNER1979]

Mr. Greg is in top of the public domain.!!!!! Thanks Mr. Greg or should I say Sherlock Holmes!!!!!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers PB!!!

[@jctrevi89]

Brilliant. I recall Holmes once telling Watson that if he penned the stories, it would serve not as a form of entertainment, but as a guide on correctly applying Holmes’ techniques. Quite true that turned out to be.

[@berrybuena]

What a great way to start the new year. Thank you, Greg! Blessings and love to you and yours. 🧡❤️🤍

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks BB. Hope you have a Happy New Year!

[@carlstevens4981]

Pertinacious. An excellent word.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

So did I.

[@MoivinSulunker]

per - through tenere - hold In good-people talk (not evil Roman) "holding through"

[@moviemad56]

Dear Greg, I really must thank you - your readings got me through 2021, I listened to them every single night. It was a personally difficult year, on top of the pandemic and associated trauma. So a thousand thanks dear Reader!

[@terrikennedy3088]

Me too. It's not just his greatly nuanced performance of the works, but the man that resides behind the voice that is such a grounding comfort. I'm certain Greg Waglund is a treasured friend to those who are his. Take care.

[@moviemad56]

@@terrikennedy3088 Absolutely. Same to you. :)

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[@siobhan1437]

I counted down not to hear Big Ben, but to hear Sherlock Holmes. Happy New Year 🥳 to all

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ha!

[@O2BAmachine]

Yes, across the pond I wasn't watching the ball in Times Square. I was fully awaiting this story! And a Happy New Year to you ☺️🎉

[@greatvarda8688]

Oh, what a marvelous new year's gift! Thank you ❤

[@neilscottcarmichael4788]

And to you too.. Thank you so much Greg.. What a great way to start a new year.. The game is afoot

[@lenasamzelius5530]

Happy New Year to you too. I wish you all the best

[@pompeyfitnessjames6298]

Thank you Greg. I've been waiting a year to hear this. Three more on the way this year right and two more in 2023 if I'm not mistaken.

[@zacharycoulter3860]

I am a lifelong Holmes fan and i have found great joy and comfort with your videos. You sounded perfect in this, as you always do, even with the character perspective change and your being sick (which no one would ever notice, even with your mentioning!). You are a complete treasure for supplying this, and i thank you immensley for your efforts!! You have made it that now i only think of your voice for both Watson AND Holmes.

[@MikePulcinellaVideo]

Great twist on the usual storytelling method. Expertly performed as always.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Mike.

[@johnbullard902]

Thank You Mr. Wagland! in my opinion you ARE Sherlock Holmes--and I love your Watson and Lastrade and all the other great voices you do--I think of the goose dealer in ‘Blue Carbuncle’ or the many varied voices in ‘6 Napoleons’--just wonderful. Your voice had been part of the soundtrack of my life in the last year or two. Many Thanks

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you very much, John. I'm delighted to hear it. Ah yes, the goose dealer -that rings a dim and distant bell - must go back and have a listen! Cheers.

[@wmnoffaith1]

Another Sherlock Holmes! This is one of my favorites and I always wondered why you had overlooked this one; it never occurred to me that it wasn't yet in the public domain. Brilliant! Thank you!

[@barbarasmith2693]

Thank you, Mr. Wagland. May you know nothing but health, happiness, and prosperity throughout this year and beyond.💖

[@gregoryross.303]

These readings by Greg Wagland are very well done. I had not yet encountered some of these stories in print, and have read numerous of the Holmes adventures in print, numerous times. So it's great to find some new Holmes stories via these Magpie audio books on You Tube. Conan Doyle was a literary genius, like Shakespeare, like Dickens; and that's why we continue to read Doyle and reprint his works and make new films of them, century after century. Well done Greg Wagland and Magpie Audio.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Many thanks!

[@misterholmes221]

Omg yes! I'm so excited for this. The only collection I haven't read from.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Hope you liked it! Cheers Apprentice.

[@BigLeggedEmma]

I binged all of your Sherlock videos and thought that was it. Boy was I happy to see that you have some new uploads. I wish Doyle could write us a few more Sherlock stories, they're just sooooo good. Your narration is top notch. It's exactly how Holmes sounds in my head. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world.

[@alexblizzard9113]

As a fan of the stories over the last 50+ years I must say thanks for this series, excellent work.

[@HughesMath1]

Excellent "indeed". Indeed listening to this polite English

[@markwallace1251]

Good job Greg

[@carolgriffin8290]

The best thing to do at midnight is to listen to a good book

[@robertingham6123]

All the best for the New Year just going to have a listen and relax thank you

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Robert. You too!

[@Ccb556]

Greg, your narration is wonderful. You are my nightly self care!! You provide happiness into all your prescribers!!🕵😉😘

[@janespring9224]

your voice has kept me company during months of a hospital stay. thank you!! =)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad it helped Jane. All the best for this year!

[@jaymacchione6558]

Thanks Greg !!! Happy New Year sir!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Jay. Have a good 'un yourself!

[@obi-wankenobi1233]

Happy New Year, Mr Wagland. It is good to see you back with the Holmes stories m

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

More to come!

[@chrisbolland5634]

I love happy endings! Great one from Sherlock's perspective.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes. One more to come - The Lion's Mane.

[@O2BAmachine]

So true. It's great hearing Wagland's 'Sherlock' speaking about Watson, as we're so used to the opposite. Really changes it up. Even moreso than when I read it myself. 🖤

[@O2BAmachine]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio You spoil us! 🤩

[@chrisbolland5634]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Boy this is like Christmas! Thanks so much Greg, your reading is really amazing, and has put me to sleep on many a restless night, but I'm always wide awake for a new story whenever you post one.

[@Daily_quotes578]

I would be glad if you watch my channel.

[@lizpride9960]

Oh wonderful! I've listened to all the others! A new one! What a gift! Thank you Greg!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Liz.

[@MsMtheory]

The sheer nuance of your voice sir in the first three minutes. You capture and convey the essence of these characters very well. In fact the best narration wise. .. You bring Doyale's SH n Watson to life so well!

[@satanlucifer6099]

Thanks again, Uncle Greg!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Welcome, nephew, niece!

[@englishprofessormochawave]

Definitely these stories have the best narration I have heard on audiobooks! Well done!

[@lawrenceclemens8494]

Thank you for a great reading of a masterful story, Greg. Only Sir Arthur could write something so surprising and touching, and to think that This was "written" by Sherlock himself!

[@monke8478]

Thank you so much. From ireland. Your narration was fantastic. You do a brilliant sherlock voice! These have helped me relax and fall asleep countless times

[@lilbits4173]

What a great New Year's Eve gift! I have yet to hear the story but I already love it because Dr. Watson and my favorite Detective are back! Thank you, Greg!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

No Doctor Watson I'm afraid.

[@montanacreed5826]

Another masterpiece of narration, Greg. Wishing you the best for the new year and beyond.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Montana.

[@davidpitchford6510]

If told by Dr. Watson, we would have had a bit more drama, color and some explanation whether the soldier recovered, resumed his friendshipt and lived a normal and happy life.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes!

[@kimberlykasimoff1447]

Good story. Thank you for posting. I look forward to listening to your other stories.

[@mijiyoon5575]

Not a bad way to start the New Year ... *Thank You Mr. Greg Wagland* we have a saying in the US that what ever we are dong on New Years we will do all year 🎉🎇👍👍👍👍👍🎇🎉all the best to you & yours & the commenters, listeners, here as well ... hoping 2022 will be better than the last two

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Indeed! All the best to you too!

[@kellylove9942]

Great job 🎉. I love listening to you

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks K

[@O2BAmachine]

Oooh, saving this one for before bed tonight. Greg Wagland bringing in the New Year feels right!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad to hear it!

[@jroastpotatoes]

What a treat, thankyou Greg, for this and all your excellent readings!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ta, Jay!

[@colmleaf5641]

Happy new year Greg. Thanks for all the wonderful content over the years.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Very welcome, Colm. HNY to you 2.

[@eshalmorris2451]

This reading is helping me cope with my depression thank you so much ❤

[@janandersen-page2330]

Happy New Year Greg!🥂🍾 Thank you for this wonderful treat - I could listen to your voice all day x

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Same to you! Cheers Jan.

[@Gribbo9999]

Thanks Greg. Another wonderful reading, as we might have expected. I wish you all the best for the coming year and look forward to hearing your next reading.

[@prettyhairthings1592]

Oh, I’ve been waiting so (im)patiently for these last few! 😄 Thank you! And Happy New Year!

[@susanhepburn6040]

What a lovely New Year surprise - a SH story I haven't come across before! Thank you so much!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@gregvinson1]

Best narrator ever.

[@carlstevens4981]

Simply perfect narration. An absolute joy to behold. Wagland is a true master,

[@ginabeena6757]

What a pleasure! Thank you Mr. Wagland, and Happy New Year! 🍾🎉

[@cha5]

Happy New Year London! And thank you for this story Greg, a perfect way to start 2022. 🥳

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Great! Hope you enjoyed it cha5

[@oakdew]

Thank you sir. Your narrations are providing the perfect company during these times of quarantine.

[@fastaxion229]

Great narration, Mr. Greg. Congratulations.

[@edwardmorford2202]

What an excellent start to 2022....thanks Greg, you're a star sir⭐⭐

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you, Edward.

[@louisebakerlifeandwellness3391]

Happy new year! Thank you for a new recording, I have worn all the others out!

[@sivanlevi3867]

The Blanched Soldier is one of the unique tellings, for Holmes himself is narrating, describing events, and throwing his own opinions on cases and on Watson that the good doctor doesn't really reveal himself.

[@helenamcginty4920]

Just the ticket. A happy ending. Thank you. Ive never read this story so an extra treat.

[@lindawilliams8962]

Thank you for a great gift to start the year--I love these stories and your reading!

[@MrWylis]

Thanks, Greg. All the Best. Wylis

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers, Wylis.

[@jeridoney7604]

Thank you, Mr. Wagland! I thoroughly enjoyed this!

[@ianbuilder8282]

Thank you so much for taking the time to upload Holmes and Watson. Happy new year Greg.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Happy new year!

[@Bambisgf77]

Happy New Year!! 🎊 a new Holmes story 👏🏻🎉 Thank you Greg, I am so excited for this! I can’t believe it’s been 3 years since I found your channel. These recordings have been with me through a multitude of changes and now here we are the first day of 2022.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Felene. Wishing you a great 2022!

[@Dildosoup]

Happy Hogmanay Greg! Thanks for this! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Pleasure! Hope you had some holiday time, Sunstone?

[@Dildosoup]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Indeed I did! I hope you've had some time to relax too!

[@HenriekeG]

So happy to be back for more!

[@sarahellie4113]

Happy New Year Greg! Thanks for making the year brighter!! Great reading as always!!!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you.

[@AnOctopusProduction]

Happy new year and sending my blessings to anyone reading this❤️

[@bobking4736]

Thank you! Happy New Year to you too! 😊

[@jackfrostcm108]

Thank you for a lovely treat 😄 wish you a very happy new year GW 😄

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Same to you Jack!

[@FaridJaafar]

Thank you Sir, for a mesmerizing narration! Being a fan of Sherlock Holmes since in my teens and even have the complete Sherlock Holmes by ACD. Seems to being the atmosphere I imagined to reality!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Kind of you to say so, FaridJaafar! Appreciated.

[@neverquiteeden]

Thank you, my good Sir :) Made my day. Happy new year!

[@amanitamuscaria7500]

fabulous Greg. thank you.

[@taylormckinnon8922]

It already sounds like a cracking story Greg. Happy New Year to you and yours!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you! To you too!

[@dakotagere8358]

I love these! I listen to them as I read the stories.

[@heatherRebekah77]

I'm confused....why have I never heard of this story from the SH epic line up??? I thought I was going to fall over when I saw you had posted this recording. Like a miracle occurred 😂😅. Amazing, thank you.

[@gregvinson1]

Same here I thought I had heard them all

[@23aceballer]

I'm faded as fuck right now listening to this audiobook and its one of the greatest experiences. I'm gonna listen to it again sober. happy new year everyone. Fuck covid!!!!!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Happy New Year to you too, kb24 rip

[@ravenkeefer3143]

Was win about you after the holidays. Just went through and found three new ones. Notification was even on... Thanks as always, your oration is a fantastic and favorite way to pass the hours at work. Mahe Ohna ✌️ Favour ALL

[@jyvonne7730]

HAPPY 2022🎉🎉🎉 May you live laugh love for ever and upload these darling videos My cat and I love them! Like seriously she sleeps so soundly to these audiobooks and so do I🤣

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Yvonne. Cats seem to nod off as much as humans. (I used to be a bit allergic to cats - not sure if I still am).

[@Andy-en6kp]

I very much enjoy your audio. Just a wonderful way to relax at day's end. Take care....

[@PremierSt]

Happy New Year Mr Wagland, and thank you so very much! I have listened with great eagerness to your entire Magpie audio collection. It is always exciting when a new one is added. Thank you for taking me through countless adventures and days of enjoyment listening to your amazingly talented narrations...I love both Watson AND Sherlock's voices...superb!

[@beyblademaster4052]

You to mate 🥳🥳🥳

[@beyblademaster4052]

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[@DirtandWaterFishin]

Well done Sir.... couldn't wait to listen from the moment you posted the heads up.... happy new year.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Lance. You too!

[@emlahey]

A happy new year indeed! What a delightful treat for the holiday season. Just when I need a boost to start taking down the decorations.

[@hawkiowan]

Hooray! And happy new year! I can't think of a better way to start it than by enjoying another narration of Arthur Conan Doyle by you, Greg. Thank you!

[@griffini19]

Bless you Greg!! Haven't even listened yet. I am about to. I'm so excited!!! You are the best of the best

[@frankyquilavafireblast895]

I can’t listen to all of this right now because it’s late but that’s awesome we get to hear a case from Sherlocks point of you can’t wait to listen to it later

[@yoruhara]

Happy New Year, thank you for starting off our year right!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Happy new year to you too!

[@gebswife]

Happy New Year, Mr. Wagland. Thoroughly enjoyed this production.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks sparrow of the storm. Glad you liked.

[@robertcreighton4635]

Not heard this adventure before its very good. Thanks for posting

[@gwenmarshall9855]

Brilliant. Just made my day. Happy New Year everyone!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Happy New Year Gwen.

[@avijitbanerjee9050]

Another excellent piece of work of the creator of SH and so from its' narrator ! Eagerly awaited for 'The Lion's Mane' and 'The Three Gables'.

[@Fluffymumma]

Thank you for continuing these readings. Your renditions are perfect and i cant seem to listen to enen benedict read them. You've spoilt me

[@paulaswanson13]

Oh what a wonderful surprise!! Thank you and Happy New Year.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Same to you, Paula!

[@angelmessenger8240]

Happy New Year to you and yours. A lovely treat, thank you.

[@fetijajasari9522]

Blessed New Year to you and yours! Thank you for your wonderful work! Your voice is as much Sherlock Homes for me as Jeremy Brett on TV was and is the only Sherlock Homes to me.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You too, Fetija Jasari. Appreciated!

[@fetijajasari9522]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio 😊🍀🙌🏾

[@ariesroc]

Excellent! I was waiting these last 6 you couldn't do before. Now I can listen to your audio reading of the Holmes canon or Derek Jacobi's!

[@BeesWaxMinder]

2022 will be a Good Year👍!

[@Pete9Tails]

Best new year present, thanks Greg 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Pete.

[@Bryster51]

Awesome story, thanks for the great telling.

[@synesthete23]

What a treat. Thank you for your superb narration and valiant consistency in spite of the winter cold. All the best and Happy New Year, Greg! 🎆

[@ThePaladinHV]

Thank you again as always and happy new year. May 2022 see us out of some of this.

[@natnuss98]

Thank you so much Greg!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Pleasure - cheers Clara.

[@ManukyanAnita]

Thank you very much! Happy New Year!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Same to you, Anita!

[@isisnmagic1812]

Awesome another one to join the others I've listened too, happy new year Greg and thanks.