A Sherlock Holmes Novel: A Study in Scarlet Audiobook

[@TheBoneGnome]

I had no idea Sherlock Holmes was so... Happy? Most interpretations of him represent him as gruff, unpleasant and jaded. He may be arrogant, but he's far more jovial and excited by his work than expected. I'm so glad I decided to listen to this audiobook! I'm always thankful when a narrator does voices for the different characters

[@wren8253]

Honestly that was my biggest surprise. He’s much more likeable this way.

[@RuthvenMurgatroyd]

Watch the Jeremy Brett adaptation by Granada TV. He captures this aspect of Holmes wonderfully.

[@yourpalmalika]

As a massive Sherlock Holmes fan, most of the adaptations broke my heart because of this particular reason! It is even ironic that modern audiences can't see this soft core of his, just like characters around Sherlock! :(

[@hiwhyareyoureadingthis5112]

I finished the first book today and honestly i like him way more like this, it makes him feel more human ya know?

[@jyvonne7730]

It’s because of Watson✨✨✨

[@TheBeluga2805]

For the past several years I’ve been finding it difficult to read through an entire book due to poor mental health and brain fog. But listening to this audiobook, I found myself being immersed during the entire story. I’d never read Sherlock Holmes books but now I understand their enduring popularity and influence on the mystery/detective genre. Thank you for making this wonderful work of yours for free!

[@billkingston4402]

Similar with me, find it hard to read after a viral infection 2 years ago

[@dementedopossum8148]

I used to read voraciously. Now I suffer from PTSD and can't read more than o e or two pages in one sitting as my short-term memory is shot... you are not alone !

[@Zwia.]

I listen because I am blind

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you've enjoyed them, Beluga!

[@hydejekyll4099]

@@billkingston4402 could you please develop about the vital infection? I hope you will feel well by the way

[@cactus4242]

Hello, I'm an English learner from Japan. This is the first time I've read a Sherlock Holmes novel. Listening to the audiobook, I read it aloud little by little every day. I've got this version of book at hand. I'm not sure when I'll be able to finish reading it, yet I'll keep on trying. Thank you so much for such a great opportunity to enjoy Sherlock Holmes😊👍

[@gabrielleeliseo6062]

It is by no means a short story for a native reader. I am merely listening to the audio while finishing other tasks. Listening to the narrator read while you follow along reading, however, is a much more attention-intensive task. Take your time. Bear in mind that some phrases are antiquated, but not quite obsolete for modern English speakers. Much is still useful for learners. I think it can be interesting learning what people decide to read when studying English. I may be biased, but I think you chose a great book. :)

[@kerryroberthughes8054]

Gambatte!

[@seohyeonchoi2150]

I wouldn't recommend using Sherlock Holmes as your only learning source (although the story is great) because there are many words and phrases English speaks don't use nowadays. Good luck learning English😊

[@cactus4242]

@@gabrielleeliseo6062 Yes, it was surely an attention-intensive task❕It took me about a month or so to finish reading it with the help of Japanese translation. Although some words were unfamiliar to me, I could manage to understand the story, because it includes so many dialogues, which make it easier for me to follow. I do think I chose a great book because I was so impressed with the story itself. Thank you so much for your encouraging comment.👍

[@cactus4242]

@@kerryroberthughes8054 Thank you so much for your encouragement❕I made it.👍

[@LittleDoris]

I love this narrator...he just gets Sherlock Holmes spot on!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers CW. Kind of you!

[@MsKGBabe]

I would love a list of other books you have recorded as your performances are brilliant.

[@MrWylis]

No person of culture could fail to appreciate the writing, the story or the sublime narration.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers MrW. Kind of you.

[@wmnoffaith1]

I think part of the popularity of this channel, and Sherlock Holmes in general, is that many people are tired of watching hookups, bank heists, gangs, gasoline explosions and everything else which constitutes almost every blockbuster Hollywood film or television series. How preferable to close your eyes and listen to a story with a plot, written and delivered in grammatical English, that doesn't contain profanity in every sentence. It's become a lost art and so it is an elusive pleasure. Thankfully we have found it here!!

[@rjfpac]

And there goes Watson again with his poetry. ( so marvelous ) AND so marvelously read to us commoners !!!

[@LazyIRanch]

Hey, uncultured folks like me also love Arthur Conan Doyle's world, and his talent for painting images with his elegant use of English. This is a welcome escape to another time and place that's very different from my own life. I've lived off-grid on a mountain for the last 16 years, and as a hermit for the last 8 years with only my goats and other animals as my companions. I live in a manner most people would consider "rough", and the people I encounter when I go down the mountain to shop in town 3 times a month (or less) seem to consider me to be extremely "uncultured". However, I very much enjoy Doyle's writing, and I especially enjoy these readings by this very talented voice actor, Greg Wagland. That would come as a surprise to the people I encounter during my infrequent visits to town, who most likely think I entertain myself by playing a mouth harp while making moonshine. I live in California now, but grew up 1500 miles to the East. I spent my first 40 years around people who speak with a pronounced Southern dialect, so of course I also speak with a drawl. People where I live now hear my "twang" and assume that I'm a moron who never learned to read. I grew up in a city known for being headquarters to many high-tech companies, and excellent public schools. I graduated college with honors. Where I live now is known for meth labs, dollar stores, and one of the lowest performing school districts in the state. Sadly, media (and American politics) has taught people that anyone with a British dialect is refined and educated, but anyone with a Southern dialect is lowbrow, ignorant and proud of it, and racist. Those are just the loud ones and they don't represent people like me.☹

[@JH-ug8jp]

Greetings. Your way of life sounds like a heavenly dream to me. And the fact that animals are your living companions makes me think that you are a wise person. I wish you and them well.

[@TheMysteryandSuspenseStories]

As a Sherlock Holmes fan, I found this audiobook to be a perfect rendition of one of Conan Doyle's most thrilling novels. The attention to detail in the narration and the atmospheric setting created by the audio make it a must-listen. Thank you!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks for sharing!

[@j.p.kempkes5103]

In 1976, I was snowed-in at Simla, in Northern India. I had only one thing to read: a Sherlock Holmes book. How I came by the book, I forget. I read the book greedily and enjoyed it. Now I'm quarantined in California and am enjoying this audiobook.

[@ellesrandomclips]

Part I Chapter 1 - 00:20 Chapter 2 - 17:13 Chapter 3 - 40:16 Chapter 4 - 1:04:36 Chapter 5 - 1:18:53 Chapter 6 - 1:33:35 Chapter 7 - 1:52:19 Part II Chapter 1 (8) - 2:12:24 Chapter 2 (9) - 2:37:02 Chapter 3 (10) - 2:53:37 Chapter 4 (11) - 3:06:12 Chapter 5 (12) - 3:28:44 Chapter 6 (13) - 3:53:27 Chapter 7 (14) - 4:21:23

[@Bambisgf77]

Mr. Wagland, I hope you read these comments to know just how appreciated your work is. I listen to hours of audio work each week & yours never fails to both keep my attention & soothe me... that's gift sir & I thank you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

+Felene Pollard Cheers Felene, appreciate it! 🍷

[@hehhh6712]

What fun! Thank you, thank you!

[@pattysparks-freemont726]

Very entertaining.

[@dubchile]

Hear Hear!

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[@heenanyou]

Cut and pasted this here for easier access. Thanks for posting! 17:13 The Science of Deduction 40:15 The Lauriston Gardens Mystery 1:04:36 What John Rance Had To Tell 1:18:53 Our Advertisement Brings A Visitor 1:33:34 Tobias Greyson Shows What He Can Do 1:52:18 Light In The Darkness Part Two: The Country of the Saints 2:12:20 On the Great Alkali Plain 2:37:03 The Flower of Utah 2:53:38 John Ferrier Talks With the Prophet 3:06:10 A Flight for Life 3:28:42 The Avenging Angels 3:52:27 A Continuation of the Reminiscences of John Watson, M.D. 4:21:23 The Conclusion

[@tomjohnathan159]

Great effort brother ❤️

[@WoahMissGrace]

Legend

[@rajanogray9088]

Thanks!!

[@happybanana939]

Thank you 😊

[@martascrbak6375]

Great effort, thanks 😊

[@agostinocarbone917]

Thank you for doing this, and making it available to the world for free!! I love your voice and Sherlock Holmes and Watson have now come alive for me. I have two young sons, twins eleven years old and now instead of me reading to them and trying to teach and show them the beauty of reading great books we sit quietly together and listen to you and your great voice and story telling abilities! Thank you and we ask God to send you many Blessings for sharing your great gift for free! Agostino and sons

[@julielevinge266]

This story,The Sign Of Four & Hound Of The Baskervilles are without doubt my absolute favourite,nobody narrates them better than you. Many thanks✊♥️

[@susandombrowski6407]

Greg Wagland is an excellent reader. A most enjoyable experience I have listened to and enjoyed many times.

[@JosiahGamerson]

I recently gained an interest in the original Sherlock Holmes stories, after I watched the show. While I am working, I listen to these audiobooks, and it helps me stay sane, for the long hours of work. Thank you so much for making these, and especially for making them available for free, for listening. I have been helped so much by your videos, and I will never stop. These are amazing, and I would recommend them to anyone who wants mystery audiobooks to listen to.

[@karenwaters1926]

I just love their meeting. It set the pace for the friendship. Casual acquaintances throughout the Canon, while important, could never distract from one of the original bromances in literature. Thank you.

[@buckysgirl4945]

I remember one of my therapist friends observed Sherlock's behavior, and came to the conclusion that he is not a sociopath or a psychopath, he's just British.

[@turtleanton6539]

Too true

[@sierraseven3680]

I have noticed, in reading early 20th century military history, that when the British Army had found that one of their officers was displaying signs of being quite cracked, that their response was to promote him and place him in command of a forward combat unit.

[@annalisec843]

I believe the Sherlock Holmes portrayed in the show Sherlock is more sociopathic than the original

[@Anguloke355]

@@annalisec843 I don't believe so. In the show we can see how much he cares for centrain people and he had done so much for those people. In the show Sherlock is nothing like sociopath despite what he's saying. I sadly don't remember the original that much, but from what I remember in the books is Sherlock cold and ralely shows any afection at all. Not saying he is a sociopath, but to me ti feels, like he is colder in the books than in series.

[@AhadFaisal931]

LoL😂😅

[@mrs.m4348]

My children, (ages 13,11,7) and I are so greatful for you. We love your readings and listen to them every night for bed. Have almost finished all the Sherlock. We can't wait for more stories even if they are not Sherlock. Bless you you are appreciated. 💚

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You are so welcome Mrs. M. Glad you and the gang enjoyed them! Cheers!

[@PibrochPonder]

I hope they stay away from the cocaine

[@calebleland8390]

@@PibrochPonder Ah, to go back to the days when cocaine and heroin were readily available at the pharmacy, and you just doped yourself up for any little medical trouble.

[@Liz-rw9qw]

You reminded me of happy times when my children (now in their 40s) when we'd fall asleep listening to these stories from our tape player placed in the hallway outside our bedroom doors.

[@mollyroseaitchisontirman68]

this is amazing ! my dyslexia stops me from reading these amazing books, but thanks to you, i can actually read them now ! thank you so much

[@theorythinking2256]

I have dyslexia too. These audio books are amazing.

[@annemcaninch6466]

Same here!!

[@redmoneylady2213]

Molly Aitchson, me too.

[@hg-rx4nq]

WE USE A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF OUR BRAINS.THE ANSWER IS NOT TO ATTAIN ACCESS OF THAT HIGH PEECENTAGE,FOR IT IS THERE FOR OTHER PURPOSES...ONE BEING INSTINCT.THE ANSWER IS TO MAKE THE SMALL PEECENTAGE HAVE MORE LAYERS THAN AN ONION.

[@ramongonzalez2112]

Aside from the dyslexia, you look quite perfect, kind of like “Shakira.” Enjoy this wonderful site Molly! I fell asleep last night to this.😘

[@Sircharlesbailey]

I don’t know why, but this is my favourite amongst your narrations. Maybe it’s because it’s the first one in the series. There is a great comfort in knowing there is so much more of this peaceful work to enjoy. Thank you Mr W!

[@keefmilbo61]

Ive tried a few channels that read sherlock stories, now I just listen to you, definitely the best.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Keep

[@helenamcginty4920]

Greg Wagland has to be the best Holmes narrator.

[@studentoflife2484]

ME TOO... Mr. Greg is awesome

[@JulieLevinge]

Only Greg Wagland can convey all the multiple characters in Sherlock Holmes, this really is Sherlock Holmes👍

[@didemozogul3707]

I've been "Sherlocked" thanks to your extraordinary reading. I greatly appreciate your talent and selfless effort to bring us these great stories. Regards from a Turkish fan.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you so much, Didem Ozogul. Much appreciated!

[@dubchile]

"I've been Sherlocked!" That's my catch-phrase too. How funny.. High five bro! 🖐😁

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[@TimBitten]

With this, I have listened to all your renditions of the Sherlock Holmes stories thus far, and it is lucky that this happens to be the very best of them. Your narration, as always, is masterful. I thank you deeply for your efforts.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Tim!

[@crawfordtherrian5657]

Cleaned up and painted my whole apartment listening to this and other stories....it was made enjoyable by your fantastic reading.....thank you ;)

[@jonathantemporal7523]

I've read A Study in Scarlet so many times that I find myself saying some of the lines in advance of Mr Wagland reading them. Excellent narration!

[@1GoodWoman]

Finding nuanced realistic characters in so many readings here on YT is a daily joy. Thank you for this.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

My pleasure!

[@wmnoffaith1]

Quite brilliant reading! I love to relax in the evening with eyes closed and listen to these. It is so real that when I open my eyes and they rest upon my modern furnishings, it is a letdown somehow. I would love to open them and see a Victorian room and fireplace.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you! Greg

[@raymondmcdonald355]

wmnoffaith1 definitely ha ha

[@wendyecrain9253]

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[@wmnoffaith1]

I decided to listen to this again, and ran across my comment from two years ago. I have since redone my room as a Victorian sitting room with Oriental carpet, burgundy silk curtains and mahogany furniture, lol. Now it is quite perfect. All I need is Sherlock Holmes or Watson in my wing chair. *sigh*

[@hirusandutharumuthumadduma7478]

i myself applauded as you ended the story, for SH , WMD, for Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle ,and for you Mr. Wagland. you had taken this amazing brilliant story unto sheer beauty. well done.

[@beckyann8389]

Yeah I know right? I can just listen to the story all night

[@copernicus6420]

It was an extraordinarly good story. There hadn't been a storyline that had captured my attention for this extent for quite some time. And the reading was very good indeed. Listening such a famous British book in a distinctive and talented British accent enhanced the taste for me.

[@joehockley2610]

this is a open message to everyone who listens to this channel. I am a fervent listener of podcast in audiobooks. Mr. Greg wagland is truly THE G.O.A.T if you don't know what the goat is, look it up, I put him up against top narrators Greg is truly amazing with each character having a different and distinct voice and personality I'm writing to implore everyone who enjoys and appreciates the top-notch work he brings to everyone to go to his patron a give $1 he has 100000 subs and he never asked for money like so many others do I would love him to put out much more great content and would be very saddened if he stopped he is F ing brilliant thanks for reading this and hopefully everyone can dig deep for that dollar...FLORIDA JOE

[@Noaartetc]

I had looked up goat and it sure is a nice animal 🐐. Jk, it means "Greatest Of All Time", if someone is wondering, but not hard enough to search)

[@studentoflife2484]

I agree

[@garancejaquet5369]

Hugh Fraser is another gem who narrated most of Agatha Christie books wiith an amazing range of voices.

[@paigeb9583]

Found this helpful while doing housework and not wanting to put the book down. Also to finish it in the hours I expected to finish today. Was a great way to journey with Holmes on his adventures

[@Madcow76]

Love ya, buddy! You are, for me, THE definitive voice of Holmes and Waston. I have listened to every one of your readings multiple times, and I never tire of them. Your absolute consistency breathes true life into otherwise fictional characters until one quite believes them real fellows. Bravo. Your readings mean so much to so many of us.

[@jordans4396]

Thank you! Not only did the narrator tell the story in such an amazing way, but also allowed me to understand the story even more than I would have if I had read it myself. This will definitely help me with my book report!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You're very welcome! Glad my narration helped! Hope you get a good mark!

[@Anonymous25012]

Part 2 is honestly incredible, I forgot about it and you really make it easy to imagine what's happening in each scene!

[@matamatmassivetac5789]

I have recently bought a collection of Sherlock Holmes stories to read whenever I can, and I am very glad that there is an audiobook for the first story, as well as many others in this channel! Thank you very much for spending time reading aloud these stories! I look forward to listening along.

[@SherlockDaHolmie]

Nepeta is awesome.

[@carlstevens4981]

Absolutely outstanding narration, your growing on me every time I listen. Bravo. I could listen to your voice all day, it's very soothing but you hear every word.

[@lilbits4173]

I'm sure I've put comments here in the last couple of years. But just wanted to say.... this is my go-to-book when the night is long and mind is restless. Yes, I had memorized most lines. For me, this is Greg's BEST work! His Dr. Watson's voice sounds just like, well, Dr. Watson's... and your Sherlock's voice is soooo convincing, deliciously pleasing to ears and intelligently expressed! You should win an award on this fabulous work, Greg! Your forever fan: L Travis from USA

[@stdeniro]

Excellent reading! A lot of hard work, patience and skill have gone into these stories. Many thanks.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Stephen He said belatedly

[@beckyann8389]

Yes I agree, that was very passionate

[@petelayne2727]

Thank you Mr. Wagland! You are a most entertaining and excellent reader. I am thoroughly enjoying listening to one after another of these stories.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You are very welcome, Pete.

[@SHERLOCKED_ARMY]

I can't believe I've actually found your channel. I've read all of Sherlock Holmes, but I wanted someone to read it for me as I slowly surrender myself into deep slumber. Thank you so much for offering your amazing voice and reading style to us, and more importantly without any cost! Huge respect from India.🌼

[@LadyEng]

Absolute perfection. The story and the performance. Thank you so much for your everyday company.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoy it, Mariana!

[@LadyEng]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Yes!! Greetings from Argentina.

[@TorrentialStardust]

I was surprised by the long story of how Hope came to hate the two victims, but I really liked it! I’ve soured a bit over the years to the BBC Sherlock, and the originals are a breath of fresh air~!

[@dire-decadence]

I cherish these recitations; there is much soul and character emanated in them. Brilliant indeed.

[@amy5974]

I listen to these stories every night to help me fall asleep. Its really helped its so relaxing i fall asleep after like 20 minutes. Im actually going to try listening to it during the day because I actually want to hear the story in full! 😅

[@decorumgun]

i think this is my favorite reading of yours so far. i love how you do the voices. i fall asleep to your work almost every night and listen a little every day too. with my ptsd brain giving me problems your work always calms me down. its something special. thanks Mr. Wagland!

[@rossnavy]

Such a great voice for these audiobooks

[@OriginialBIOI1]

Some people have the voice for audio books. And you, sir, certainly have the voice for audio books

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Kind of you!

[@lilbits4173]

Ahhhhh! I love the first part of this book! I had listened to the whole book but I keep going back to the parts where Holmes and Watson first met and their wonderful disagreements on certain subjects. It was well written, they're both educated and opinionated but the conversation has always been civilized and amusing. Of course, Greg's brilliant reading and acting made th conversation so addictive! You are the Holms and Watson to us, your fans! I just can't listen to anyone when it comes to these two bestfriends! Thank you, Greg!🥰🥰 You're too good!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks again Bits Kind words!

[@laurafear3853]

Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio Do you do bits?

[@cathrynestone260]

I’d like to chime in! I grew up with Holmes, Agatha Christie, and Shakespeare! I love how you change your inflections for the characters! I do the same when I read to my students! They love it! Sometimes I’m rewarded by hearing them do the same when they read! Our children have no history, no large vocabulary, and no central inquisitiveness. I’d love to be able to make that happen with them as I believe it would serve us all to have strong questioning skills in our newest generations. I learn so much history, society, and diction in these stories! Thank you! I love this!

[@mysticmeadowshomestead6209]

So did I! May I recommend M.C. Beaton? Her Hamish Macbeth series of 34 books is excellent and her 36 Agatha Raisin books are even better!

[@DGolden247]

Just recently decided to read the Sherlock Holmes series, I read and listen at the same time, and this is a wonderful recording to listen to!

[@TheSophB]

Brilliantly read, thank you! I have listened to all of your Sherlock Holmes audiobooks and am looking forward to any more that you narrate in the future. I highly recommend your channel.

[@jennifermcdonald5432]

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this for us! With your wonderful voice I am sure you have much paid work to get done. Some of the audio book readers are so dreadfully bad they actually hurt your ears. I know they do it for free, but there is not much point if you can't listen to them!

[@sierraseven3680]

Even those who don't do it for free are sometimes intolerable. I had to abandon an interesting book on Playaway recently, because the narrator was just terrible.

[@ls-zf8tu]

Chapter 2 17:16 Chapter 3 40:15 Chapter 4 1:04:37 Chapter 5 1:18:56 Chapter 6 1:33:36 Chapter 7 1:52:20 Part 2 Chapter 1 2:12:29 Chapter 2 2:37:05 Chapter 3 2:53:41 Chapter 4 3:06:12 Chapter 5 3:28:45 Chapter 6 3:53:28

[@ls-zf8tu]

I am at 4:03:41

[@mrs.m4348]

Thank you dear! I listen while falling asleep. Being able to recall chapter timestamps helps me get back to where I last remember the night before.

[@ulalaFrugilega]

Mr. Wagland is absolutely wonderful! I get so much long due needlework done, listening to this, feeling absolutely content. That's quite something, absolute contentment, and I deeply appreciate it. All these many years, A Study in Scarlet had somehow eluded me, and it's with a feeling of chuckling revery that I listen to those two congenial partners meeting for the first time. Oh, and, what might Watson mean, when he says (at 15:23) "I keep a bull pup"? A puppy?!? A short rifle?

[@norbertlazar7254]

Did you find out

[@jjonahjameson8429]

You can look at it as literal meaning he owns a dog or metaphorical meaning he owns a gun or it could be a metaphor for a bad temper it's ultimately up to you to decide

[@lemiserable13]

He's referring to his service revolver.

[@taml754]

Hahahaha great reading as always Mr. Wagland. But I can't stop laughing at the gregson and lastrade... Perfect voices and tones for them. Love it!!!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Tammy

[@t.morris1141]

I could listen to you all day, such a nice voice.

[@beckyann8389]

Yeah me too

[@3seven5seven1nine9]

I've always wanted to read these stories but I've never had the time. Now I don't need to set aside the time!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

True.

[@mmmm-lg2mj]

A lot of people my age no longer care for classic stories... I still think their cool tho, so I apreaciate you reading this book to us, it's enjoyable

[@instinctivelychelsea2905]

So grateful for these Greg, still listen to these all night, I put on a playlist and let it rip lol.

[@turtleanton6539]

Holmes stories are still some of the best crime mysteries.

[@quickjumpingfoxes]

It is quite amazing how Sherlock Holmes has taken on a life of his own, independent of his creator (although those authors who attempt to extend the canon never get the flow and style of the English right, and so come across as pale and unworthy initiators). A pity that ACD felt constrained by his SH. Who wouldn't wish for another 50 short stories?!!

[@jkz8565]

@@quickjumpingfoxes it would be amazing to get more stories. I remember in school lile 5th grade they'd give us small paperback books with different SH shorts in there and I always loved them

[@ellie698]

After Poe's stories about his detective character Auguste Dupin that inspired Conan Doyle, Holmes was the beginning of the detective novel genre

[@fancy1725]

@@quickjumpingfoxes You just have to make do with the Challenger tales!

[@tahutoa]

"There will be some fun in this case, if they are _both_ put upon the scent." Ho _ho._ You can just picture a little curled smile on his face. (Edit: and then there's the "sardonic smile" from later on to consider, as if to say "you see?") What I like about this story, having listened to some of the others first, is how initially Watson was quite possibly one of Holmes's biggest skeptics, yet later on is all too eager to praise Holmes's abilities, to the point where you could argue he was bragging on behalf of his friend. Adulation is something I myself tend to give in regards to a friend of mine (who is a much better musician than I)-- a sort of second-hand sense of pride-- and so I can relate to that heavily.

[@chitra7318]

Thank you, Greg, for all the effort and a brilliant narration! This is the best audiobook on KZbin!

[@claudiachurch4285]

Great narration , wonderfully done , for someone who is elderly and confined to the house due to ill health and poor vision it has been a Godsend and filled many a lonely hour Thank You

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you Claudia for listening! Best wishes.

[@DanielPaes-z6w]

Thank you for your work! Only with your help I can improve my English with reading/listening. For me it’s still rather hard, I didn’t get B2 yet, but I try and your work makes an invaluable contribution to this! Love from Ukraine!

[@ryansimmers8948]

I’m taking a university course in popular fiction and the topic is Sherlock Holmes. I didn’t think I’d like the stories that much, but listening to these audiobooks in bed at night has become the highlight of my day! Your narration is phenomenal and it lets my mind focus completely on visualizing the story, plus it’s all free! Thanks so much for this!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

My pleasure Ryan. Glad you enjoyed them.

[@myriaddsystems]

Narrated so fluently and with such panache, a real pleasure to listen to.

[@misanthropistbookworm]

Another wonderful audiobook, thank you so much!!! These are really the highlight of my day. Thank you and God bless your voice and your work! :D

[@welshpete12]

Beautiful diction, clear and precise !

[@beckyann8389]

and very passionate

[@paulaevans2042]

Absolutely love these recordings! Greg is my sherlock and Watson always ♥️

[@juliatow3813]

Your readings get me through work. I can completely block out the world, as if all that exists is the readers voice and myself. 😌 Thank you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad to hear it, Julia. You don't work with power tools or trucks do you?

[@milas0422]

Oh my God, I just finished to listen it... What an amazing work, I'm speechless. I don't have a lot of experience with audiobooks, on the contrary I've heard just a few, very short. Also, I wasn't familiar with Sir Arthur's writing so I'm very glad to have gain that experience 👏👏👏👏

[@colleenreilly8940]

I do enjoy being read to the voices you use are easy to tell the different characters. It’s so nice to listen to your reading while driving or relaxing or doing activities ❤️👵🏻

[@RJCooper2]

Monet's "The Magpie" is one of my favorite paintings from French Impressionism because the composition's setting and elements seem to be wonderfully natural companions to its main subject, in the same way, these pieces of literature, unencumbered by extraneous details, are among of the most intriguing writings to which I've been exposed, and the expressive prowess of his voice, is like the purest grade of gold from the High Sierras and the authorship of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle itself. Our listening experiences and hence lives are enriched by the level of skill, dedication, and commitment present in the performance/reading art form and crisp, clear quality production values of Mr. Greg Wagland and Magpie Audio.

[@frankyquilavafireblast895]

I wasn’t expecting to feel so bad by the end of this book, that was really sad I’m excited to continue reading the rest of the series

[@almadezafiro]

I've listened to your recordings while reading The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes already, and I'm starting at the beginning to go through the whole canon with a discussion group beginning this month. I really appreciate the work you've done on these! The combination of audio and visual print makes it so much easier for me to focus. It's probably been said before, but I enjoy your iterations especially because it's like John himself is reading the stories to you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you

[@araceliackerman6696]

I just love this ❤these audiobooks have become my daily need in quarantine life🤗

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Wonderful!

[@traceywright9484]

Got nothing but love for you brother. Thank you for blessing us with your talent.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Tracey with an 'e'. Appreciate you comment!

[@jaimejaimeChannel]

Well, THANK YOU for these readings and recordings. What a gift.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you like them, jaimejaime!

[@zahra7597]

You helped me finish my book report on time, thanks loads

[@raymondmcdonald355]

I love Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson

[@nebyeleuldemeke7877]

"Studious and quiet habits..." I am thinking about Martin Freeman as Watson, saying this about Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock, and cannot help chuckling.

[@abbycross90210]

Having once been a Mormon myself for the first 38 years of my life, the second story in particular was extremely entertaining.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you liked it, Abby.

[@Annasvbjue_]

I agree!

[@lukebahr]

The character of Sherlock Holmes is a plausible character, who could plausibly exist. The writing is clever and engaging and this voice actor reads it well. However, the section of the story that involves the Mormon pioneers is so completely ridiculous and off base of the actual history that it becomes laughable.

[@mijiyoon5575]

I admire the structure, the bones of this story by *Doyle* this is why it's still around to be introduced by a fine reader like *Greg.* I've read the middle of the story is the hardest to write & *Doyle* has left us all w/ a fine example of how to handle the middle section of a story. This *Study in Scarlet* is a study in how to put together a story ... Thanks again *Greg* I enjoy it each & every time I listen

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

We agree!

[@rikiniki__009]

This book is magnificient! And so do your voice sir! Thank you for reading it wonderfully 👏🏻 you must be applauded 👏🏻👏🏻 Insert: and Mr. Conan Doyle's way with his words and his imagination as well as his intelligence in making this book is just too undeniably good and perfect.

[@muchim_]

you are, without a doubt, *the* voice of doyle's stories! when i was assigned to read a scandal in belgravia for a class i very particularly recalled your voice and listening along to your recordings while reading these stories many years ago. now i'm back to make my way through all the stories again thanks to you and this lovely archive you've provided the world. thank you so much!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

That's great you've come back. I hope you enjoyment increases this time around. All the best!

[@m.r4841]

I just found you channel. I really enjoy your readings and I think you voice fits perfect. I also find your pacing and pronunciation very pleasant to listen to. I use your audiobooks to relax, to learn and improve my English. I am from Germany. I am really looking forward to listening to all of your other readings that you have on your channel :) I aplogize for any grammatical mistakes i made... as I said, it is not my native language. I simply wanted to communicate my appreciation for your excellent work and effort :)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers M. R!

[@wmnoffaith1]

Your syntax and grammar are quite good! Don't worry. You're doing just fine! I taught here in the U.S to vocational students in a post secondary school. My students were all above 18. Unfortunately, very few could write as well as you can, and English was their primary language. If you moved here to get a job, employers would snap you up quickly! Due to so much texting, most of our young people can no longer write a grammatical sentence with punctuation. Congratulations on learning to be so adept in another language!

[@petemoody]

Wonderful piece of work, Greg, thank you. The characterisations in your voice are like a full cast is on stage. I listened to it right through in a single sitting.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Wow, thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@David-se2vg]

I'm a big fan of Sherlock Holmes I have watched all the TV shows on TV and have read the book I love this audiobook I lay in bed and fall asleep at night listening to this love this guy's british accent it's very soothing

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers David

[@ozilakesh2720]

Thank you so much! For a not native speaker of English it is hard to keep reading but when there is an audio it becomes so much fun!

[@soumyachakraborti4745]

Superb reading. Simply wonderful. Fell in love with Sherlock Holmes stories once again. Keep it up. Thanks for such excellent reading.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks for your comment Soumya. Much appreciated.

[@HH-wf7cj]

I have learned English by listening to audio books. Yours is quite excited and easy to understand. Thank you.

[@nessaf.279]

Thanks for all you do. Your channel has been my new favorite channel for about 2weeks. Love it!

[@gwensweetgwen2968]

Excellent work, Greg Wagland. Thank you uploader for these wonderful stories.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers gwen Sweet Gwen - kind of you!

[@paul.a.witte-kerr2786]

mr. Wayland you have many fans who appreciate you

[@ianstewart4990]

What a marvellous reading , thank you.

[@syedabbas567]

"Thank you" he said gratefully half smiling with gratefulness

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

No worries Syed.

[@PeterWhite-q1k]

Greg Wagland is a marvel at telling these stories. His Watson, and I say this to his credit, reminds me of David Burke (the original Dr Watson in the brilliant Jeremy Brett series), His rendering of Holmes is joyfully compelling, and his Lestrade characterization brings to my mind Phillip Jackson, the actor playing the excellent Inspector Japp from the David Suchet/Hugh Fraser Hercule Point series. These presentations have been a gift from the heavens following my traumatic brain injury. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers user! 👏

[@horserider1311]

This is a extraordinary remarkable audio book

[@lubzeN]

This story is simply breathtaking and heartbreaking! Reading is truly remarkable as for Sherlock Holmes and doctor Watson -good job,gentlemen’s! !Thank you so much for posting this treasure, cheers from San Francisco, California 🙏🏻👍🏻🌁😀

[@AthenaBaucum]

As a southerner, I like listening to people with british accents try to do a southern accent.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ain't easy, Athena.

[@Gribbo9999]

Southern Accent? London? Oh! Southern *United States* accent you mean? Not everyone is American by default :)

[@eyeswideopen6278]

Actually we can’t exactly know what accent someone traveling west in the 1800’s would have. I dare to say it would be nothing like any of the many southern accents we have in the US now.

Crystal Van Meter Yup. They would most likely still have their native accent.

[@Sovitwy]

Is it Benedict?

[@dannyyorri2345]

Why would someone not like this? Looking at the thumps down bizarre humans ! Thank you my friend excellent reading.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Danny!