The Blue Carbuncle | Arthur Conan Doyle | A Bitesized Audiobook

[@BitesizedAudio]

A festive Sherlock Holmes adventure, in which the great detective follows a trail of clues connecting a battered old hat and a lost Christmas goose to the notorious theft of a valuable gem, the blue carbuncle. Can Holmes find the missing jewel, collect the reward, and save an innocent man from prison? The story begins at 00:01:28. Narrated/performed by Simon Stanhope, aka Bitesized Audio. If you enjoy this content and would like to help me keep creating, there are a few ways you can support me (and get access to exclusive content): * Occasional/one-off support via Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/bitesizedaudio * Monthly support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bitesizedaudio * Visit my Bandcamp page to hear more of my performances of classic stories, and you can purchase and download high quality audio files to listen offline: bitesizedaudio.bandcamp.com/ * Become a Bitesized Audio Classics member on KZbin, from $1 / £1 / €1 per month: kzbin.infojoin

[@dalyweb]

Awesome, thank you for your time and sharing.

[@anniechorley4940]

I am a raging insomniac and work 12 hour shifts as a nurse. You are THE person that I have on repeat all night. The only way I can escape overthinking and get an ounce of sleep ❤

[@BitesizedAudio]

I'm glad to help. As someone who has suffered bouts of insomnia in the past, I sympathise. Best wishes to you

[@patriciaramsey5294]

I work from sunup to sundown, and I too listen to Simon and Hugh Frazier to fall asleep. Hope you get better soon. 🤞

[@Frenchblue8]

​​​@@BitesizedAudiosorry to hear about your occasional insomnia, Simon. I think we've all pretty much experienced spates of sleep failure here and there. It's no day at the beach to be sure. The question is.. do you, yourself, listening to you, yourself, put you, yourself to sleep as well as you put US to sleep?😉 Because it is you and Watson and Holmes who carry me into Dreamland most nights, also! 🥱

[@Frenchblue8]

12 hour shifts! Goodness! I haven't been in hospital often, most times just to give birth, but I know that nurses are the true heroes of the piece . And collectively, you certainly deserve more sleep then you likely are able to get. You have my gratitude and you very much are acknowledged and appreciated! The truth is that no one could bear a hospital stay without you guys, so please take care and sleep well. Simon absolutely is such a force for calming down those frayed nerves! It also becomes clear what a talented wonder, and certainly prolific writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was. Be well💙

[@albionmyl7735]

Best wishes from Germany.... I myself working in a hospital.... is a hard work.... nobody else can understand what this means...... stay strong.... ❤️🇩🇪

[@peterchaloner2877]

The very voice for Yuletide. Many thanks. Long lost, the London of only 4 million inhabitants-- of whom so few hailed from The Indies or Africa.

[@veryoldjohnson]

The traditional Sherlock Holmes seasonal contribution!!!!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Quite so!

[@lulupm6739]

I absolutely, resolutely, LOVE your voice. I would listen to you if you were reading a microwave manual. So soothing, calming. I’m going to England for the first time and secretly I think “wouldn’t be great if I spot you somewhere??! I would buy you a pint, as ya’ll say there and ask questions about your craft! PLEASE don’t ever stop reading to us :))😊

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you! 😊 I hope to keep going for a while yet!

[@patriciajrs46]

​@@BitesizedAudioDo you like to meet people who have read your works, your fans?

[@charlottehackett6389]

Just as I was thinking how wonderful it would be to have a holiday story from Simon, here you are! Thank you, sir!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Glad to know that, thanks Charlotte. I've not managed to do as many Christmas stories this year due to theatre commitments, but this is one I've long had in mind. I hope you enjoy. Best wishes and thanks for your support

[@suebruce493]

“A jailbird for the rest of his life“…this is the type of phrase that is the hallmark of an authentic Sherlock Holmes story. Thanks for the great narration.

[@francislarv3012]

One of the better short tales of Sherlock

[@coreyfaller2500]

One of my favorite Holmes tales! I also love the Grenada Television version with Jeremy Brett. I watch it every Christmas season! Thanks for reading it out for us!

[@BitesizedAudio]

You're most welcome! I'm a great fan of the Granada adaptations too, especially the earlier series (they were filmed near where I grew up). Although I've not seen that particular episode for some time now I seem to remember it was one of the best. I must dig it out and re-watch it

[@stephaniealeman8522]

Yes! The opening scenes of the Grenada version tracing the scintillating carbuncle’s history and the arrival home of the Countess to find it gone are some of the best of the whole series!💚

[@samkennedy5554]

​@BitesizedAudio are you from the North West Simon? A lot of it was filmed here in Liverpool, Cheshire & Manchester 😊 I hope you will let us know if you ever come to work in Liverpool I'd love to see you. Just recently saw The Woman in Black at the Playhouse, it was excellent. Thanks for a fantastic upload, Holmes is my favourite detective 📚

[@BitesizedAudio]

@samkennedy5554 I am indeed! I grew up in Cheshire, and so many nearby stately homes - Adlington Hall, Dunham Massey, Tatton Park, Gawsworth Hall, and so many others were regular filming locations not only for Sherlock Holmes but other Granada series of the time (Brideshead for example). I still have family in Cheshire so visit often. I'll certainly let you know if I'm working in that neck of the woods in the future... I've toured plays to Liverpool and Manchester in the past, but not recently. I'll keep you posted!

[@suitov]

Brett is definitely 'my' Holmes. He was wonderful. Simon, my mum lives in Cheshire too. She would definitely give you a cuppa and a mince pie for this lovely treat! 🔹🪿

[@HaroldWright-z7x]

I am addicted to this channel :)

[@karenzak6627]

Great story you can enjoy anytime. Thank you for sharing!

[@jeffashley5512]

This is one of my favorite Sherlock Holmes stories only behind the Priory School and the Musgrave Ritual. The Granada adaptation with Jeremy Brett my favorite film/TV version. Well done Simon. Bravo.

[@suitov]

Yes! Excellent choice for a Christmas episode. A bonny blue egg indeed.

[@patriciajrs46]

So very glad that you decided to read a Sherlock. I love all of your reads.

[@chris_y678]

At the moment I need to listen to something on youtube in order to fall asleep, especially after I wake up in the middle if the night to go to the bathroom. It's very difficult to get back to sleep after that because my thoughts start racing and I get anxious. I usually get bored very quickly with the videos I play in the background, so it's difficult having to constantly find new material to fall asleep to. However, this has been my go to video for the past month and I don't mind playing it almost every night. The voice is pleasant, the story is not overly interesting, nor scary. Still, I never get past the 10 minute mark because I fall asleep. I stil don't know what happens in this story, I haven't listened to it while awake.😅

[@LadyBronwynn1400]

I can't wait to listen. I'm sure it will be mesmerizing. They always are.

[@GradKat]

Splendid! One of my favourite Holmes stories! Thank you once again, Simon.

[@Vasislaw]

Simon, you are doing a wonderful job of bringing these stories to life. Please carry on as long as you are able.

[@BitesizedAudio]

I'll do my best!

[@taliabee8661]

What a smashing Christmas surprise to come home to today! Ta muchly, fella 😀♥️🎄

[@raissadevereux6762]

Thank you. This is one of the best period Christmas stories.

[@stephaniealeman8522]

Yay a Christmas goose story -love this Holmes “gem” Thank you Simon! 🙏🏽🎄💎

[@BitesizedAudio]

Ah, I see what you did there! Thanks Stephanie

[@jaidebrooke5946]

So so much enjoyed. Haven't managed to concentrate on reading books recently but listening to your readings feels just as exciting. 😊

[@HappyHealthy999G]

This is one of my favorite Sherlock homes short stories. Your voice is great. Wishing you good health and creating more great videos in the new year. thank you!

[@adathomas8604]

This was the most charming arrangement of a seasonal story I could possibly have wished for. Simply exquisite. The incidental music was especially well chosen. Wonderful. Compliments of the season to you and yours, Simon.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you Ada; and the same to you

[@Boogie_the_cat]

Nice. This is one of my faves from Sherlock's short stories. It's got a great mix of inductive reasoning, clue following, person tracking-down, interesting side characters, and a happy ending for all parties. Very nice to hear it from my favourite posh British narrator: Mr. Simon Stanhope. Happy holidays to you, Simon, and to everyone who reads this.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you as ever, and Merry Christmas

[@mking9369]

OH SIMON !! I too can fall asleep to your short stories. God Bless You & Yours As You Start this New Year! Thank you so much . Goodnight 💤😴 🌙, From Montana!

[@kayi9236]

Wonderful performance as always Simon, one of my favourite Sherlock Holmes stories, thank you.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Glad to know you enjoyed it

[@tammyhanlon3057]

Merry Christmas, Simon. Thank you for thinking of us.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks Tammy, same to you. I'm looking forward to getting back in the recording booth more regularly in the new year

[@jenncornthwaite2763]

No matter what audiobook I'm in the middle of; as soon as you have a new one I jump in! Thank you so much Simon 💓

[@BitesizedAudio]

Kind of you to say, thank you!

[@spews1973]

Of course. THE Arthur Conan Doyle Christmas story. I should have known! Well, it was great to return to it through this excellent reading. And I look forward to your "Lot No. 249" in 2024.

[@BitesizedAudio]

It is! I wondered if the hint I gave was too broad.... Looking forward to seeing Lot No. 249 this weekend, and it's certainly on my list for the future...

[@garywait3231]

My favorite detective story read by my favorite narrator -- and so apropos to the season. Many thanks!!!

[@BitesizedAudio]

You're most welcome!

[@stewartlancaster6155]

another super story ! Merry Christmas Simon, and thanks for your wonderful channel, it must take a lot of hard work to produce such a classy, superior product.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks so much for your support and comments, truly appreciated

[@duncanjackson2332]

Thanks

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you 🙏

[@williamhagen2792]

Stanhope is a wonderful voice actor.

[@lyndaa7560]

A great tale by a Master & great narration by a master of the art. Many thanks Simon xxx

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks Lynda!

[@crazyyoda8721]

Thank you Simon! And Merry Christmas!

[@Patzgtr]

I have waited for you to read this, and I am so glad to get this in time for Christmas! Thank you thank you thank you thank you!

[@BitesizedAudio]

That's lovely to know: glad I was able to oblige at last!

[@code-52]

Full house for Christmas here. A few quiet moments and Simon to the rescue.

[@BitesizedAudio]

I hope you have a lovely festive season and manage to get some time to relax!

[@code-52]

@@BitesizedAudio You too Simon. I'm back to hear this story again. I always listen three times to every story.

[@shannondore]

Wonderful as always Simon. I do love a good Sherlock Holmes story. And thank you for posting in the description the name of the opening music, it was lovely. Happy Christmas!!🎄🎅😊

[@2msvalkyrie529]

I like Simon and Carbuncle. !!! My favourite duo ....

[@BitesizedAudio]

Ah yes, a great duo. I'm tempted to say, with reference to your previous comment the other day, that they famously took something of a transpontine approach to troubled water...

[@bobnewmanknott3433]

Not one of my favorite Conon Doyle stories but when read/performed by Simon in his impeccable fashion it suddenly becomes wonderful , Thank you so much Sir and all the best for 2024 RNK

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you, and the same to you and yours

[@ObjectiveRealist53]

Perfect choice for Christmas!

[@BitesizedAudio]

I'd had it on my list for the last couple of Christmases, glad to get around to it at last!

[@TheMysteryandSuspenseStories]

This is one of my favorite stories. It's great that I have it for my holidays. Wishing Simon and everyone a safe and happy holiday!

[@mariamcgee4462]

Thank you Simon, this is fantastic! Such a great story.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Glad to know you enjoyed it, thanks Maria

[@ronaldmussulman2735]

You deserve more followers in my humble opinion.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you, appreciated. More followers are always welcome! Thanks for listening, commenting and sharing, which all helps to spread the word I think.

[@ejw554]

New subscriber and I love the channel. I am watching the older ones until I can catch up. Great job!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks for listening, and subscribing! More coming soon I hope

[@nanphx2038]

I always enjoy your offerings. Thanks so much

[@michaelshea5165]

Thanks!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks so much for your support Michael

[@karenbanks5985]

Thank you, Simon, great stories.Always christmas and have a healthy new year two thousand twenty four

[@donerskine7935]

There was a substantial reward for the stone. Holmes does not seem to have taken the reward. But it was Peterson, the Commissionaire, who found the stone in the goose. It seems that Holmes denied Peterson the reward.

[@carolmikolj5134]

What a wonderful Christmas present! Thank you so much Simon!

[@BitesizedAudio]

You're welcome Carol; and thank you for the coffee earlier, much appreciated

[@joannewatts9892]

thank you, Simon 🎄 & Merry Christmas💎to you & yours .

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks Joanne, and the same to you

[@jamesross5328]

As always, thanks. So we'll done in all respects. From New Zealand

[@vickif.4645]

I love your goose salesman in this one 😂. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us. A very Merry Christmas to you and yours, Simon.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Ah yes, lots of lovely cameo characters in this one. Thanks Vicki, Merry Christmas to you too

[@philomenag1892]

As always, brilliant thank you

[@bartholomewsorrentino9013]

Good story, Simon! Thank you for your reading, and merry Christmas to you.

[@caroleastwood9386]

Simon. Just as I was thinking you will be too busy performing on stage to.bring us a Christmsd story there you were with an unexpected one. Marvellous Stuff!

[@rosiemcnaughton9933]

Great narration, Simon. Have a very Happy Christmas, and thank you for all of your stories this year.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Many thanks Rosie, best wishes for Christmas

[@JudeNance]

Thank you so much 🎉

[@spacehound3355]

The classic Christmas story this one, well read audio version and as pointed out in a comment on here watch Jeremy Brett the best TV Sherlock Holmes. Simon many thanks for this years ghost stories, keep them coming in 2024

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks Space Hound, I'll do my best!

[@SpuktasticAudio]

Truly a gem! ❤

[@BitesizedAudio]

Your comment made it through, hurrah! Thanks Bob, glad to know you enjoyed it

[@chrissy529]

I'm not a fan of Sherlock Holmes. But I really like this story And as always awesome narrating.

[@michaelshea5165]

❤😂 Thanks, Simon. You're the best. A wonderful Christmas to you.

[@karans3307]

Very well read Sir...like always!

[@annagettings4675]

Oo! I love this one! Thank you Simon!

[@BitesizedAudio]

You're welcome! Thanks Anna

[@lorihogue5015]

A valuable jewel named after a *boil* ... whee! Happy Christmas 🎅

[@BitesizedAudio]

Ha! Yes, quite so... although I think the medical term may be named after the gemstone, rather than the other way around!

[@lorihogue5015]

@@BitesizedAudio from what I understand the term is from the Latin carbunculus which refers to a precious stone or a kind of tumor.

[@Bar-Hillel]

Your stories are the perfect relaxing accompaniment to a good fire, knitting and a dram. Perfect winter's evening. I'd love more non-ghost stories for next year. Compliments of the Season to you.

[@KiKiabout]

Love... Thank you!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Scarter63]

Excellent! Sherlock Holmes for Christmas. Would you consider "The Five Jars" sometime?

[@BitesizedAudio]

Ah yes, I take it you mean the M. R. James story? It's on my list - I'd like to read more MRJ as and when I can. I'll keep it in mind for the new year

[@jackyhawkins1895]

Thank you. Merry Christmas 🎄 😊

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks Jacky, and the same to you

[@beverlyadams7205]

Thank you so much Simon. What a great story! Perfect addition to our Christmas holidays. Happy Christmas to you and yours Beverly.

[@smythharris2635]

Complements of the season todo el mundo, from a very cold Zamora, Spain. Feliz Navidad!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks @Smyth Harris And the same to you from an unseasonably mild UK!

[@mijiyoon5575]

Wow wow & wow a new *Holmes* well not new but, you know what I mean *Simon*

[@BitesizedAudio]

I know what you mean! Thanks Miji Yoon

[@petercalderwood2876]

Happy Holidays from the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania.

[@mrmeowmeow710]

👍👍For another great video loved it And Merry Christmas

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you! You too!

[@elizabethdavis1974]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 soooooooo excited to see this !!! Thank you 😊👍

[@patriciajrs46]

Merry Christmas and happy new year Simon. I hope you're in good health. Take good care of yourself and your loved ones. Bless you.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you Patricia, and the same to you. All the best for 2024

[@snippycutwell9878]

Merry Christmas!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Same to you! Thanks Snippy

[@bobbymarcum772]

We must never underintigate what the horses of nature can wrought, in their equinatural portense. Porridge. Abstinethe, and curdlemore; porridge.

[@mikebarton6378]

“ Nice. ******

[@patriciajrs46]

If I'm not mistaken the word is pronounced sodder, despite being spelled with an 'l' in it. Just letting you know.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Ah, I believe that may be an Americanism. It's generally pronounced "sohl-der" in standard English, though there may be some regional accent variations: the "sodder" pronunciation is given as an alternative in the dictionary and it sounds like that's the standard pronunciation in the US.

[@patriciajrs46]

@@BitesizedAudio Well, okay. I'll go along with that. I fully admit that I don't know everything.

[@sumazdar]

dziękuję

[@SharonBoyd-l7j]

He sounds like Professor Peabody.

[@samkennedy5554]

Thanks

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks so much for your support, and I see you've just joined as a channel member too. Much appreciated. I hope you enjoy the extra content, do let me know if you have any problems finding it

[@duncanjackson2332]

Thanks

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you so much for your support