3 A Case of Identity from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1892) Audiobook

[@Bambisgf77]

5 am here in Missouri, cannot sleep ... thanks again Mr. Wagland for lending your remarkable voice to my favorite stories.

[@JacobafJelling]

05:03 here also. Greetings from Denmark

[@johnwade1095]

No decent man quotes Balzac.

[@thejojose1]

@@johnwade1095 I will also need

[@andrewja69ify]

3:08 in Oklahoma

[@chrisheynes4525]

0:23 in England. Why do I imagine being in any of these other places would be better?!

[@russellpowell6634]

When I first read this story, as a much younger man, I was taken aback over Holmes decision to withhold the truth from her. She came to him for truth that she did not get. I still feel that way. She would have Been shocked, but then able to take control of her life.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes.

[@shadetreader]

Holmes was Doyle's way of expressing his contempt for women.

[@mavisemberson8737]

No A young lady could not live alone, her wealth was not so great as to form her own establishment either. only 100 pounds a year. Her step father would have soon removed himself from the scene as Holmes predicted and she would have then been enlightened..

[@mavisemberson8737]

@@shadetreader NO!

[@SJRendle]

I am so pleased I fell across these stories. It is so British - the tone and beautifully spoken words. Just music to the ears. Thank you x

[@mondomacabromajor5731]

These are the best readings of Arthur Conan Doyle's Holmes stories on you tube ... brilliant and immensely enjoyable....

[@DJWNB]

Yes, I concur. I feel so lucky to have found these GEMS!! Faithful listener from California since December 2019.. and listened when visiting home in Italy as well !! I love your stories @Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio, your voice and your narrating style.. you bring the story to life. You do more than narrating these stories: you act superbly in them. My favorite still remains the first, A Study in Scarlet with the Mormon history.. I wonder why Sir Arthur Conan Doyle did not write long, involved stories like that after the that one - maybe it was just too much work and research or maybe he just focused the stories’ setting in London after that.

[@lidiaadobato7822]

I totally agree. Reg Wagland is by far the best performer of Holmes' stories.

[@TheDeni29]

I have been listening this audiobooks for a month now and I can say that, this is refreshingly a superb tool to learn how to express your thoughts in English! Thank you!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Learning should be enjoyable. Thanks Deni.

[@Rahat_Alka]

Thanks

[@harrysecombegroupie]

O Illollollol I’ll O Up U I’ll U Iii Hi Hi Ui Ui Ul Lll Ui Local HhhhhhhhhYeah

[@richteahoyle6825]

How wonderful that people from all over the world enjoy your excellent renditions, Mr. Wagland. You must be truly proud.

[@jolenelittlewood7978]

Must have listened to these excellent narratives of Holmes,five or six months every night,can't (or won't) sleep well without listening in,thanks again for your time,

[@lidiaadobato7822]

Mr Wagland, I owe you many hours of pleasure and learning. You're an amazing reader, actor, performer. Every nuance of the feelings is in the tone of your voice. Thanks!!

[@leoniegrosse9121]

Your recordings are superb! I do not think anyone could do a better job at telling these stories than you do! Splendid. Thank you for this marvelous story.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

+leonie Grosse Your comments much appreciated. Thank you.

[@johnt.inscrutable1545]

I find that after listening to your recitations of these brilliant works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that when I start any other version of these stories I am disappointed in the lack of depth and breadth of the portrayal by others. You really have captured my idea of how these characters likely would have sound in real life. Thank you for taking the time to read to us all these works including those of other great authors, eg, Chesterton, Carrol and others. I find I can listen to them repeatedly every now and again and they are still fresh and alive. Best wishes and a Happy New Year for 2024 just as you wished for us in one of the Sherlock Holmes pastiches last year before I’d heard of you. Sincerely, John T. Inscrutable

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you JTI !!!

[@cherylgrange4278]

I like to listen to these stories they help me use my imagination and helps me to read books more often..

[@gregnicholls8347]

Not just a story but an insight into a society that is a delight to discover but not to live in. Just love the woman's voice.

[@joshuapboston1999]

Honestly, this has got to be my favorite Sherlock Holmes story. I've listened to it when I was a kid, and I have it pretty much memorized by heart. I've even been working on making it a stage production for theater, but adapted for a modern audience. Been working on it since the end of last year for my local college's theater club, but haven't really touched it since last month. Now, here I am with more tips from a new theater director who took a look at it. Hopefully, I can get this made into a theater or "film" production. This audiobook sure is a fascinating take, I should also add. Well done with it!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Good luck with the play, Joshua. Sounds like a worthy project!

[@misterholmes221]

Good to see another Sherlock Holmes and Sonic fan here. I'm a huge fan of both.

[@michelegallagher9184]

I can't stop listening! This is my 3rd time on this list of videos! Thank you so much!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Steady Michele. Don't get addicted (like Sherlock)!

[@michelegallagher9184]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Too late!

[@ebenmorrid]

In my book club were reading Sherlock Holmes and when we have extra time, we play these recordings and read along with it 😃

[@cypresstree1699]

I listen to these audio books to relax and calm myself.thanks very much.

[@joserodriguez874]

Recently discovered your site and love the very nice way you read the stories and the different subtle changes in voice as you move from character to character in the stories. Just introduced my wife to your readings. Very pleased. Thank you .

[@Noaartetc]

"If we could fly over this city hand in hand"... Holmes, are you absolutely sure that romance is stupid and a waste of time? 😂

[@RP-zm9kh]

I have read all of the Shelock Holmes stories and shorts and must congratulate you on the wonderful narration which brings the events and characters to life. Thank you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@leoniegrosse9121]

Thank you so much for this. You've got a wonderful voice and a great way of not only reading but actually telling the story. Brilliant and a great pleasure to listen to. Keep up the good work!

[@suecollins3246]

Yes - I live in South Africa and I so rarely hear beautiful English. This is _very_ pleasant.

[@cynthiaholland13]

Absolutely engrossing. These help me so much when having a rough day.

[@craigdylan3953]

Finally, someone who understands you need a good VOICE to make a decent audiobook. Great Job in all elements. IMHO

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you! Appreciated!

[@Vivi_j]

I discovered this channel yesterday and I am hooked. Well narrated. You manage to bring alive the narrative, the suspense and mystery behind it. Thank you so much.

[@kanniekosplayyes2799]

okay that bit of the guy taking out his false teeth and chucking them at his wife the first thing that came to mind was George Washington chucking them at his wife saying that they don't need anymore kids and that it was bad enough that there were ghost kids in the house ^^;;;

[@miloswishorb1163]

This case is briefly referenced in the BBC Sherlock series, thought that was interesting.

[@quickjumpingfoxes]

A question to all here: is anyone here aware of any later author who has successfully imitated ACD's mastery of English and thereby added to the Sherlock Holmes canon? It is wonderful how Greg brings these stories vividly to life. Yet I am also impressed as to how ACD creates such full of life characters while keeping his so spare, economical. All the right words in alk the right places and not one word too many. A master 🏆🏆🏆

[@michaelkinsey4649]

"She pulled a little handkerchief out of her muff" Priceless!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Perhaps not cirque de soleil but nevertheless a spectacle.

[@TheMerhina]

So happy I can listen this audiobook! Hope your content will be monetized again. Love your Channel and your voice, it is so relaxing :)

[@sarahmarx1286]

I adore the Sherlock Holmes books🔍🔎

[@MahrukhNoman]

Love your voice so relaxing i FEEL the characters

[@Bambisgf77]

Wow! One I never heard before! What a treat! Thanks!

[@LambentLark]

(Spoiler alert) I'm a little disappointed in Holmes at the end of this one. She paid him for an answer. Seems cowardly for him not to give her his findings, no matter how revolting they may be. He just let her go on cluelessly to waste her youth and child bearing years for the good of her unscrupulous stepfather and manipulative mother. Bad form Holmes old man. Bad form.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

This may be a SPOILER. And this is a retrospective SPOILER alert. You have (not) been warned.

[@LambentLark]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Oh, good point! Situation corrected.

[@GH-bv4pg]

I can understand your point, but Holmes solved this case in his mind and gave the girl his answer right away : "Try to let Mr. Hosmer Angel vanish from your memory, as he has done from your life." "Let the whole incident be a sealed book, and do not allow it to affect your life." And I don't think he took any money from her since he hadn't found her man. I enjoyed it when Holmes berated the stepfather and threatened him, he would think twice before trying to deceive the girl again.

[@LambentLark]

She was an adult woman that held down a job and just wanted a life with a good man. Holmes treated her as if she was a child that must be protected from the truth. How can a person make good choices if the facts are withheld from them. It wasn't Holmes life or decision, it was her life and she was looking to him for facts to make her own decision's. If payment was the price of the truth, she should have coughed up the crowns.

[@kerry-annjacobs6260]

I agree, he should have told her of the duplicity of her mother and step-father. I do think though that she was rather naive in her outlook. I mean you were pledging yourself to a man that you seemingly know nothing about, was that usual in that era?

[@Buzzchuck204]

I’ve heard each and everyone of these 20 times at least. I do believe I’ll try for 30. Lol. #Outstanding

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Too many times... 😀

[@Buzzchuck204]

Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio Haa. You’re not part of the advertising department are you? LOL 🤔

[@2guys1lake28]

I listen to them constantly

[@donkeymoon1833]

Wow spoiler alert but that step-father is really creepy for doing that. No wonder Holmes gets mad

[@AbsolXGuardian]

Also is probably the first catfish. Thank goodness premarital sex was so taboo in Victorian soicety in this situation

[@thomasframe4016]

Outstanding reading and easy to follow. Thank you very much for the excellent story telling.

[@michaelg548]

I've been running this same scam with my stepdaughter ever since the gasfitters' ball last spring. Fortunately, she's not the brightest girl in the world. Seriously, when I told her I can only whisper (you know, because of the quinsy) and that my name was "Hosmer", I thought I was going to lose it. But somehow I managed to keep a straight face and hold it together, and she bought it. I think my favourite part is entering a taxi by the right hand door, then exiting it by the left hand door and listening to her scream "Oy! Me poor 'osmer's done disappeared again!"

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes. Some extraordinary character 'acting' going on there! So surprising more people aren't called Hosmer today!!!!!

[@davidlindsey436]

What's a wonderful, soothing reading, and voicing so appropriate for SH, the Doctor, and the various characters.

[@mckavitt13]

Your readings are a great pleasure & help me, insomniac, eventually find sleep... they are so interesting! May I make a request? Could you please include The Illustrious Client? Many thanks in advance.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes, The Illustrious Client is on my list as is The Three Garridebs, whatever they are!

[@mckavitt13]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Thanks so much!

[@Lander02]

New reading !!! Thanks for this treat.

[@patriciallamas2050]

Splendid!!! Thank you so much, Greg! 🤗

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Patricia

[@Confusediam2]

Not long started listening too, have on when im home doing stuff, very relaxing, helps alot with jobs around the house, listening to these stories, great fan of sherlock and watson.

[@sunflowerz54]

The most perfect voice and deliverance again Thx Mr Wagland ? :)

[@AnakinTheWeird]

If that wasn't Sherlock and Watson, then the lady coming in and describing her mysteriously missing fiance and his strange behavior would be a perfect beginning for an H.P. Lovecraft story...

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I've got a Lovecraft story on my list to read. I tried one once and wasn't all that taken, but I'll give it another go!

[@QHarefield]

you do read them well. many thanks again.

[@danielestevez4093]

I don't like mich this case, but i listen to It all the same thanks to your exquisit reading

[@punkfledermaus]

Thanks so much for uploading this story!

[@johnharding9634]

I agree with all the comments...superb readings!!... thankyou

[@trailervert]

Great reading, Thank you

[@cynthiaholland13]

Are you a classically trained actor? This is so well read and entertaining

[@tomcurran1538]

I think he is.

[@jenniferkussner1043]

Thank you very much for your remarkable Work.!🕵

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

My pleasure, Jennifer. Glad you liked it!

[@mnassero9658]

Why dislikes this is an amazing video it should get none dislikes 👎🏻😡😻💖

[@LambentLark]

I think it might be the outcome of the story. Holmes did leave the girl in a bad situation.

[@jlex1049]

Love how the guy runs like a baby when Holmes basically gets ready to beat his ass.

[@candybanks8717]

I was hoping he had concealed her in the room to hear it as a confession.

[@willford8475]

"She pulled a Hankerchief out of her Muff" I'd like to see that video! 😂🤣😂

[@LambentLark]

Right?! There are some even better ones, in some of the other stories. I can't remember which one but he speaks of an erection that made me spew a bit of coffee laughing. I just wasn't expecting anything like that. Then there is the Engineer's thumb where Dr.Watson got "knocked up" early one morning. To which i would pay much more to see than this hanky trick.🤭 Interesting how the english language has changed in the last 100+ years.

[@הלןאדלסון]

Super love the stories,keep it up well done!

[@KiKiabout]

Excellent... Thank you!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You are welcome!

[@sivanlevi3867]

What a very strange case that A Case of Identity has presented.

[@fastaxion229]

Best readings of SH on You Tube.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank YOU. Kind!

[@entertothetainment4312]

you are an amazing reader! please dont limit yourself to sherlock holmes books only...

[@anthonydemitre9392]

5 am can't sleep, too hot in Montreal, so I'm here as usual, Lol

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Anthony. I think those succulent beaver shanks got lost in the post. Send more.

[@anthonydemitre9392]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio We only have Weed in stock but we could sell you some fries with cheese smothered in gravy, it's a Quebec delicacy called Poutine

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Hmm That Poutine sounds great!

[@GianniMarricco]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio French fries, brown gravy and cheese curds. You can make it yourself and you will never be the same.

[@michaelford4703]

Great Job love it 👌👍👌🙂 Michael U.K.

[@julielevinge266]

Watson who is” the woman’s man” has a terrible attitude towards this poor woman not his social equal & not attractive to him. Thankfully Holmes is the one who shows empathy here( didn’t think he could) but he puts Watson to shame in this story.

[@patdavecast993]

I've found "A Case Of identity" in its original STRAND MAGAZINE edition from September 1891. You can find it here: www.pulpmagazines.org/the-strand-september-1891/

[@einatmengbkade]

thanks again for another treat!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

+Georgina Bakboord Glad you enjoyed it.

[@einatmengbkade]

yeah.. evert so cold&windy over here @sea in The Hague (Netherlands) ...so I'm good with all these stories!

[@rezmetis6723]

Thank you!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Welcome!

[@qwerty9772]

Can somebody please tell me what is a "Gasfitters' Ball"?

[@maryeckel9682]

A trades dance for men who set up gas service (for lighting). They would have a guild hall and have events for fundraising, often for men who had been injured or aged out, or their widows and children, or for other charities, as well as to maintain the hall. A union hall would be the modern equivalent.

[@jasonbourne4784]

Why can I never solve these... 😢😩

[@adriansherlockdamondark.1094]

Top notch!

[@cherylbuffington7482]

Faster... But as it always is... ....Perfectly

[@DJWNB]

Can someone explain to me the last sentence mentioning Horus and the client’s fee?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Anyone? I just read the stuff! ;-)

[@melnikhoogland7545]

Hafiz, not her fees. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hafez#Influence . It just means Persians are as smart as Romans.

[@Peachfuzz-xi9dx]

Horace, the Roman poet, not Horus

[@hadassahkaufman7191]

The netflix series Sherlock contains a few references to this case

[@emersonjornada]

Thank you ❤

[@LearnEnglishEasy]

thank a lot

[@nedludd7622]

At 5:15 did Doyle actually write "un affaire du coeur"? It should be "une affaire du coeur".

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ha!

[@sylvainnouet6447]

he wrote an " affaire de coeur "

[@sylvainnouet6447]

he wrote an " affaire de coeur "

[@babybooandherhumandeb3188]

Thank you 😀

[@i.kyeptho3826]

How did sherlock homles came to know that Mary Surherland was a typist?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Good question. Anybody?

[@TedaR]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio You tell us...no I mean YOU actually tell us starting around 21:45 ish. LOL Too fun! Ty as always Greg darlin! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods!

[@LambentLark]

Her sleeves of course!

[@debbiestaples7662]

Yes she would have displayed flattened finger pads 😊

[@evo5dave]

Really good reading. Thank you! Dreadful plot though! Not one of Conan Doyle's finest.

[@philipgregory4748]

excellent reader

[@jaudatmamoonwander]

I loved the story

[@pirateboyfearless]

Try getting away with the line "pulled a handkerchief from her muff" these days....

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Try recording it.

[@pirateboyfearless]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio haha!

[@susanhepburn6040]

Thank you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You're welcome, Susan!

[@008fiona]

thank you

[@secularguildportal]

Good!

[@mattmallecoccio8378]

sounds almost like bad online dating... It could end up being your step - father lol

[@susandombrowski6407]

It is true; somethings never change!

[@natwages9955]

life. SAVERS

[@wandamundy1759]

Not impressed with this one. Amzed to learn that Conan-Doyle was married - given his general contempt for women.

[@VincentMCL_]

This isn’t exactly relevant but I was wondering why I Digress was taken off Podbean?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I took it off. Enjoyed doing it. But then it was time to do something else!

[@VincentMCL_]

Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio Ah, Okay. I hadn’t quite managed to finish it, I’d just gotten up to chapter 11. Is it still uploaded on KZbin?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

All gone I'm afraid. One of those 'snooze you lose' things I fear.

[@susanjaeger5645]

Entirely too many commercials. Ruins the flow of the story.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Susan. Hadn't realised. Have now disabled them.

[@hadassahkaufman7191]

"Stepfather posing as online boyfriend"-Sherlock series on netflix

[@cherylbuffington7482]

Is it just me or is this one read faster?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Maybe I had an espresso that week.

[@LambentLark]

A little irish cream in it might help even the pace. Not too much though🤫

[@ValkyraDrakkar]

26:35 don't mind my bookmark

[@raymondcaylor6292]

I don't think this is the voice of Dr. John Watson but an impostor. Although Edison did invent the phonograph 15 year's before this story is reported to have been written so I guess it's possible. 😊

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ha!

[@naveedkhan7540]

Personal bookmark: 11:42

[@RhysOlwyn]

She pulled a hankie out of her WHAT?! 😲

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

It's before they had pockets.

[@RhysOlwyn]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Dunno. Strikes me as being a bit fishy.

[@Mirwahatun7]

Never trust to general impressions my boy but concentrate yourself upon details.

[@hotpepper5125]

Woo 600th person to like video!

[@sumazdar]

Dziękuję

[@mavisemberson8737]

1893. Do not crticise it because it is not up to date in 2024. Disconnect the critical faculty. and enjoy it for what it is.

[@NickDiFroscia]

Back to reality ❣️.

[@sakshamsinghyt]

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