How the Brigadier Played for a Kingdom by Arthur Conan Doyle read by Greg Wagland

Brigadier Gerard finds himself in Germany after Napoleon's disastrous foray into Russia. The Germans don't seem too happy as he encounters them on his gentle ride back towards the Vosges and la belle France on his trusty mare Violette.
What can be the meaning of the letter T carved into tree trunks along the way? Who is the beautiful woman with a regal air that he encounters at a country inn? And why don't more people just order a roast chicken and white wine instead of complicating things with side orders and fancy cocktails?
All this and much more in this exciting canter through not so jolly Germany with our humble guide.
Read as usual by Greg Wagland for that marvellous mega corporation Magpie Audio.

[@hawkiowan]

Greg, you helped me through the pandemic and beyond. Thank you so much for what you do and for doing it so well.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Strange challenging times. More to come no doubt. All the best my friend.

[@Shakey719]

My first Wagland narration was A Study in Scarlet, probably circa that timeframe. Greg raises literature narration to an artform!

[@dermotrichardsheils4971]

Arthur Conan Doyle and Greg Wagland. Wonderful writing and exceptional narration. Thanks to both of you.

[@craigtimmons6907]

I binged these a few months ago and thought they were over! Awesome work!!!

[@willsnephew7389]

loving this series

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad to hear it, will's nephew. They are a bit of a find for me too. Cheers.

[@emlahey]

I am loving these stories and laughing out loud. They are great company as I recover from the sniffles and bundle up with a blanket and a cup of tea.

[@stevenflebbe]

Another excellent reading, Greg. Thank you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@natnuss98]

Thanks Greg!

[@judikingsman6132]

Excellent Mr Wagland 💙🙂

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Judi.

[@larsen8059]

Perfect timing...I needed this, thank you!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Perfect!

[@spikemcnock8310]

Excellent.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Merci, Spike McNock.

[@ryder6070]

Awesome! thank you kindly!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Very welcome!

[@shlosher]

Swagger it, swagger it Gerard. This guy cracks me up, thank you Greg!

[@JayceeWedmak]

Always so happy to listen to you. Thank you 😊

[@Dildosoup]

Thanks Greg 😊❤

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers DS

[@SalvatoreBabones]

Ah - echoes of the Scandal in Bohemia!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes! Adler!

[@matthbhhh2439]

Wagland dropping back to back to back like Kendrick Lamar

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ha!

[@SalvatoreBabones]

FYI background play isn't working for this video. By any chance was it accidentally tagged as being for children?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Interesting SB. No it wasn't tagged for children. So it won't play at all? It does from my end. Odd.

[@aunk05]

It plays for me in miniplayer on desktop and mobile OK, which "for kids" videos will not - but it _won't_ play on the mobile if I lock the screen. Maybe some kind of "Members first" glitch? "How the Brigadier Took the Field ..." is just fine in all circumstances.

[@SalvatoreBabones]

It plays, but not with the screen off (for KZbin premium members).

[@Tevildo]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio It does contain the f-word, which may have tripped the filter again.

[@possumintheblossom]

I hope YT doesn't burn you at the stake for reading out that word again!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

So far so good. Maybe the big computer has been learning old meanings? Who knows!

[@leebennett1821]

Another Treat for Tonight

[@leebennett1821]

Thanks

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Lee. Appreciated!!!