The Valley of Fear (Part One) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

NOTE: Part Two of The Valley of Fear is finally available HERE: • The Valley of Fear (Pa...
Sherlock Holmes is at his most sardonic in this, the fourth of Arthur Conan Doyle's novels to feature the Baker Street consulting detective and his loyal friend and chronicler, Dr. Watson. Holmes accompanies Inspector MacDonald of Scotland Yard to a moated manor house in Kent to investigate a particularly grisly murder. All is not as it at first appears and even White Mason, a formidable local detective is stumped. Holmes applies his usual methods and the fog clears a little, in this the first part of The Valley of Fear.
It is read by Greg Wagland for Magpie Audio.
I am not quite sure when I'll get a mo to record the rest but I'll keep you posted. Please continue to subscribe, comment, send me fruit cakes in the post, etc. Cheers!
©Magpie Audio 2018

[@tayday424]

I love the Scotsmans reverence for Holmes ❤ "Mediocracy knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius"

[@thecountalucard666]

No wonder Elon Musk thinks so highly of himself!

[@SkeeterHowitzer]

mediocrity?

[@reginecruwell5504]

I have listened to nearly all of your Sherlock Holmes stories and I can't get enough of them! This is exactly what Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must sound like, I will not accept anything else. The way you bring them to life is unrivalled. When I have listened to all the stories I am sure to suffer from withdrawal symptoms. Best wishes from Germany!

[@julielevinge266]

You go back to the beginning & start all over again! I know them all almost off by heart now😊

[@howard1beale]

Actually Jeremy Brett is the real Sherlock Holmes. He has the same haughty arrogant impatient tone of voice

[@knarfyesaerc7952]

I think that they sound very similar to the actors Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. They played Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, respectively. That's who I see in my minds eye when listening.

[@marykayryan7891]

@@julielevinge266 Precisely. I pick the one that feels right at the moment.

[@marykayryan7891]

Precisely. I pick the one that feels right at the moment. @@julielevinge266

[@iamcoachmichaelmcbride]

Masterful, masterful,masterful! The Valley of Fear is one of my favorite stories and is read by one of the most acclaimed narrators of our time, Greg Wagland. Well done, sir, in bringing the story to life!

[@susandombrowski7711]

Once again I wish to say your portrayal of both Sherlock and Watson are perfection.... But I bet most listeners don't appreciate all the " other" voices in the reading. You seem to move effortlessly.... Great job!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Many thanks Susan - much appreciated! How are you?

[@Moonheartgirl]

I agree completely! The voice work is simply amazing. I feel like I'm listening to a full-cast radio production. I've loved these stories since childhood. Thank you so much, Mr. Wagland, for creating these wonderful recordings!

[@badabing9234]

When I think of sherlock holmes I hear your voice in my mind. I'll admit sometimes it's Jeremy Brett but usually it's you lol. You are.. the life that comes off the page for me. You immerse me in that period with these characters. So..thank you.

[@newcreature6171]

I swear a dozen times per month, I wake up to this playing NO MATTER WHAT I'm listening to when I go to sleep 😂

[@mbah8011]

I just reread The Valley of Fear for the 3rd time and now here listening to it. This is one of my favorites of Sir Author Conan Doyle's stories.

[@cloefauna]

Same ~ an epic masterpiece imo!

[@HenryMcGuinnessGuitar]

I'd forgotten how gripping this story was. The Holmes stories do seem remarkable to me - they repay rereading a few times

[@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

[@LukasPavelka-t9v]

Perfect, paradoxically exciting and calming nature of the way you narrate the SH stories, I find myself recommending your narratives (not leaving C.Doyle aside…:) to my patients, both treating lack of excitement and insomnia at the same time. Masterpiece, Mr Wagland!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you!

[@vittoriopaternostro]

The best of all Sherlock Homes' stories. I love Fry's reading them but this is free, what a great gift to people. I hope many listen to it.

[@ArpanSanpui]

13:31 - As a Maratha myself from India, I appreciate Sir Arthur for mentioning our community and homeland!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes, he was quite well travelled and interested and wrote about a variety of different things. Did he ever visit India?

[@ArpanSanpui]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Arthur Conan Doyle had no first-hand experience of India. Although, his creation Dr. Watson has served as a surgeon in the British-Indian Royal Army, where he was wounded during the Second Afghan War, and later returned to England. Sir Arthur had read books about India as well as many travellers' experience. I believe that's how he got to know about many such things in India.

[@NiekEdeling]

Sir Greg Wagland, you help me through my Covid 19; thanks you!

[@kevinlynch6256]

So many a night I find myself listening to the narration for much longer than I had intended just because I am so captivated by the talent of the reader. I've listened to other readers and have been able to fall asleep quickly because I don't get so wrapped up in the stories the way I do when listening to this reading. I am so glad I came across this great talent. Even if I am a little tired in the morning from staying awake to hear more! Lol

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Kevin. Thank you!

[@ОлегКондрацкий-ф8ч]

Reeding is really excellent. My gratitude and respect.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Kind of you to say so. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@MissTikka]

I just think you should know... you are the reason I now love Sir Arthur’s work. I could listen to your reading all day long. You set the scene so well! Thank you x

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Very nice of you to say so, Tikka! Cheers.

[@qimmu11]

I’ve had the same experience. Your reading style is premier. I’ve listened to stories here, including SH, that would otherwise not have interested me just because you were the reader (and I’ve enjoyed every single one!).

[@kater_5401]

Same here!

[@10yearsgone10]

Yea I always liked Sherlock Holmes (And Sir Arthur) but Mr. Wagland here is the reason I absolutely love his works and basically every story he’s read. The Beetle 🪲 is a very cool story too that I probably never would have heard if it wasn’t for him. Although I do remember selling a set for someone I used to work for 😆 (before I heard it) As a younger, err.. I mean as a younger middle aged writer who also has brain injury issues that have affected my reading and writing abilities and habits a good deal his audiobooks have helped me re-kindle my love of literature.

[@stanstanton6154]

⅝⁹ Kf

[@Hola-fz7jq]

Tha accent is so beautiful...!!! A Real Pleasure & Delight to me!!! Thank you so much, indeed!!! 🇬🇧❤🌹🙏🙏🙏

[@yolanankaine6063]

Just …. Marvelous. Had me in its grip from start to finish. Part two here I come !

[@natnuss98]

Thank you for these great audio book. I can finally listen to something without feeling guilt for wasting my time. Because ever Sherlock Holmes story takes time and this time is well spent.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you like them! 'Wasting time' is a horrible expression, I think!

[@johnmiller599]

Chapter 1 - 0:00 Chapter 2 - 19:33 Chapter 3 - 36:50 Chapter 4 - 58:15 Chapter 5 - 1:21:48 Chapter 6 - 1:47:15 Chapter 7 - 2:16:42

[@jcreatenz]

Thanks!

[@nicolajames5037]

What are we supposed to do with this skip the chapters instead of reading them.

[@ianalexander4291]

0:00 - Chapter 1 : The Warning 19:33 - Chapter 2 : Sherlock Holmes Discourses 36:50 - Chapter 3 : The Tragedy of Birlstone 58:15 - Chapter 4 : Darkness 1:21:48 - Chapter 5 : The People Of the Drama 1:47:15 - Chapter 6 : A Dawning Light 2:16:42 - Chapter 7 : The Solution (time first for scripting purposes, plus chapter titles :-) )

[@derekhofstetler3998]

@@nicolajames5037 If you stop in the middle of the video and it doesnt store your progress, then you can use these links to skip to the chapter you left off at.

[@allegrabryant6096]

ON M

[@theresbob8878]

a smoke,a coffee then lights out...iaying in the dark...my Westie curled upon my belly,phone by my head listening to Sherlock Holmes while drifting down the streets of olden days England and sleep.

[@cindydott452]

A friend of mine has a Westie. OMG they're adorable!

[@Smokey1981]

Holmes stories are timeless..awesome narration as well..i listen every night as i fall asleep..👍

[@reginecruwell5504]

I do the same 😀!

[@tomcat244]

Loved it every bit of it. The narration was so good the story really holds you I thought I will just listen for 1 hour today and guess what i completed the whole part 1 😂😀🙏 that's the magic of sir Conan Doyle, Now on too part-2.

[@shaundevoy9307]

So far I am thoroughly impressed with this narrative. Recently became a fan of "reading/listening to sherlock Holmes stories." This puts you right in the mindset.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

So far... You’re right to be cautious 😀

[@shaundevoy9307]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio thank you lol....

[@1951Srini]

Crisp and clear reading. The intonation perfect. Obviously his French is excellent too. Absolutely thrilling as of Holmes' adventures are, I think perhaps this is what Sir Conon Doyle wanted the reader of the Valley of fear to feel and experience. Well done sir

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you so much for your comment, Venkataraman.

[@jimlaguardia8185]

No, Doyle was a writer who wanted his stories read. He could not have envisioned this eventuality.

[@wmnoffaith1]

@@jimlaguardia8185 yes, I would say that he did want his stories read. However, we must not forget that many of these were written in the days before radio, or television and even before electricity in many small towns; especially for the working class, whose lifestyle didn't include late formal dinners served by footmen, or evenings attending the theater, the symphony or large country house parties dancing or playing whist, bridge or piquet. The poor and working classes ate supper early, and went to bed shortly after it became dark. One of their most common evening entertainments was to tell stories by the fire, or read a story aloud from one of the weekly papers or magazines. Most of the Sherlock Holmes stories were originally published in The Strand magazine in serial form, and probably were read aloud by one person for the enjoyment of others. Plus not all of the poorest classes could read, so to have someone read a story aloud would be the only way they would get to hear it.

[@tessellatiaartilery8197]

Amazing reading, so skillful a narrator Mr. Wagland is simply the best. So many characters and personalities come alive. This part 1 of the story was brilliantly done, and part 2 just as great. Thank you! Great story, such a wonderful discovery.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers Tessellatia.

[@fluffyunicorn1515]

So grateful for this! So glad to have found this. I'm a student with additional support needs and need to read this for uni and I was really struggling. I'm so relieved, audiobooks are so much easier for me. Thank you ❤

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Golightly354]

All the best with your studies my dear. That you are able to get through your research with the help of audiobooks and podcasts is amazing and the people who upload these are saints! (especially this channel owner). It is great to be able to go over things repeatably is good too. You can listen when cooking/ironing etc with a notepad beside you for jotting things down. I wish that there had been these resources when I was at Uni all those years ago!

[@sixshotmegatron9988]

The Reading is immaculate and is very rare to find. It captivates you and draw in your emotions very good.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Sixshot!

[@ravsingh1576]

I agree, its one of the best voices and readers I have ever heard. It feels like Watson himself is reading his writings. Thank you.

[@nicolewilliams8739]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio 766i55

[@gebswife]

Thank you so very much for sharing these stories. Please help me go to sleep as I have insomnia at times. Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate what you have done. Have a blessed day.

[@ShaliniGangulyOfficial]

Absolutely agreed!! A fellow insomniac!! ❤️ The best voice possible with the best stories to put to sleep!!

[@abc-th5xc]

Im trying to improve my english pronunciation skill..thanks to you guys now I can do it by listening to my favourite stories which I previously read in Bangla translation... And my God it is helping a lot...thanks a lot guys!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Very glad it’s helping. Best wishes!

[@mr.sherlockholmes6130]

Amazing stories. Perfect. Thank you for all of the hard work and you bring us these timeless classics.

[@peterbamforth6453]

"truncated fowling piece" elluding to the sawn off shotgun.What an incredible sense of humour Sir Arthur Conan Doyle had.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ha!

[@SeanKL107]

Another fantastic reading! Your narration skills truly bring Sir Conan Doyle's characters to life.

[@johnkearns4790]

What a voice so clear so informative wonderful to sit back and enjoy All these fantastic stories brought to life ,I'm taking 1 or 2 nightly ,

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

The perfect dose! cheers John.

[@ravenkeefer3143]

Your readings have carried me through numerous long evenings and a great many workdays. I've added the whole playlist to my channel content in hopes others, unfamiliar with logical and intelligent evaluation of circumstances might learn to think, and enjoy well read, well written, classic fiction. Much appreciated and greatly welcome time passage for a reader at heart. Mahe Ohna, ✌️ & Favour

[@bungakunoaikousha]

Magnificent, as usual!! I don't love this novel as much as other Sherlock adventures, but listening to your interpretation of the characters (particularly, Holmes himself 😍) really makes it worth it and a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I really cannot listen to any other Sherlocks now, because your voice has become HIS voice in my mind, and no other narrator can match you. I love your voice and your Sherlock voice so much!!! 💜 Thank you so much for sharing this and all of Sherlock's adventures! You rock!! Now, on to part 2! 😘

[@elizabethantonucci8374]

My lol

[@farooqm2470]

Thank you so much... Love you Sherlock and John.. Love Magpie ❤️

[@TheMysteryandSuspenseStories]

Your reading voice is wonderful. The characters came alive, life seemed to jump off the page for me. you are doing well. Wishing the best things will come to you. Thank you!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you! You too!

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

Ooh, love this! Superbly narrated as always. That ending is the perfect hook. ❤

[@mijiyoon5575]

Both parts ...done *TY Greg Wagland* 📖📖📚📚🎬🎬👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@sjr7822]

My working situation took a toll on my hearing, Greg Wagland is a plus for me, I can understand every word.

[@gailmorris4582]

,history

[@davidwhite7294]

Yes, l only have an lpad at the moment and Greg is the only narrator l can hear from the next room.

[@katherineozbirn6426]

I'm so glad to hear the Sherlock Holmes stories instead of reading them. Though I am an "academic," the older writing style does not lend itself to "reading." I believe since Watson is the narrator that to have the stories actually read is a boon to the genre. As Jeremy Brett is the consummate film Sherlock Holmes, so Gregg Wayland is the voice of the stories in audio. I've been so happy listening to the stories and happy to see how well the film versions reflect the original works of Sir Doyle. I should be listening for a long time and have re-listened to a few thus far. Thank you so much for an intelligent and excellent voice for these works.

[@veritas6335]

Sir Arthur. Not Sir Doyle.

[@angelusnoah114]

@@veritas6335 yeah "academic" right.

[@sadiqueulhussain2542]

You are an artist! For the way you read the stories makes me feel like the scene are happening right in front of me. You paint a sketch before my eyes ... Love your voice Sir

[@phillipmerritt1428]

I believe this is the time I heard this story. I enjoyed it very much, looking hearing the second part. Thanks for the reading.

[@THEPAGEBURNER]

The best stories to kick back and dream of a different time and world cant wait for more

[@ivanfilipovic845]

it is up

[@ROXI-zq4fg]

Agreed

[@mlrich2]

I am really loving this one Greg. I thought I had read every Sherlock Holmes story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle but I don't remember this one. Superb story-telling and a smashing voice! I can't wait for Part Two!

[@appreciativeobserver4732]

Remember there were 4 "novellas" besides the 56 short adventures that make up the Holmes Canon. The 4 novellas were (1) A Study in Scarlet, (2) The Sign of Four, (3) The Hound of the Baskervilles and (4) The Valley of Fear in that order.

[@bluefriend1723]

Thank you so much for reading this story for us. I look forward to hearing the rest of the story.

[@lindapeterson5810]

A new story to me 😊. Beautifully read, thank you!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks for listening, Linda

[@nothankyou5524]

The story of Donnie Brasco/Joe Pistone before there ever was a Donnie Brasco/Joe Pistone in real life. Nicely done, all around, to everyone involved.

[@johnmichaelfitzgerald3052]

Best Narrator of Sir Conan Doyle's brilliant novel's. Cheers M8....

[@diw2756]

Addicted to Greg’s readings of these Sherlock Holmes stories👍He could do many accents👏🏻👏🏻I laughed at his ‘inspector Mcdonald’ one! It was just amazing!!

[@karenwaters1926]

Looking forward to both parts in one day. Thank you.

[@isabellasifuentes799]

Is there a 2nd part to this story ?

[@nomeansno1107]

An absolutely *brilliant* narration. I am lost for words!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers No!

[@jimlaguardia8185]

Greg, you are the best!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Kind of you, Jim!

[@puffinbilly9894]

Thank You,Mr. Wagland,for a great reading!

[@avijitbanerjee9050]

Excellent... as usual, what else ? Greg, you are genuinely a genius.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks again! Good to hear from you again!

[@MAYURGUPTA9]

You read it beautifully and made the story live

[@teampugayfarm4600]

at last💖💖💖 I've been longing to listen to this book. I've finished it before yet i know it would be tremendously brilliant hearing it being read by you sir Greg... thank you so much for uploading this. can't wait for the other half of it.😊

[@deanthompson6919]

Len Garcera

[@chrisbudesa]

pt 2 is available

[@teampugayfarm4600]

@@chrisbudesa yes indeed! I lost count of the times I listened to it... such a superb, delightful treat in this dreadful pandemic period.

[@SeerOfTime577]

Aaaaah, what a story! So immersive~ Halfway there.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes 😀

[@yme9953]

I think I requested this title but understood that it's so long! Kudos! Such a good job 😊

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Alisha - appreciated.

[@jolenelittlewood7978]

This is on par with nick Williams,of Hobbit fame,thanks for this it's,my new bed time book,.🌛🌜🌚

[@sunflowerz54]

Greg Wagland is my favorite reader. He is very talented !!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I'll go along with that, sunflowerz ;-)

[@christahorton4964]

So captivating and mystifying your voice down to how you read and voice this series is very calming. Thank you very much for all the hard work! Cant wait for part 2 you make me so curious 😊😅❤

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Christa. Glad you've enjoyed. Part 2 - well, eventually I'll get round to it.

[@kylemcgregor99]

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!

[@taszio3751]

Wonderfully read..I usually listen whilst cooking, and have burnt many a dish as Mr. Waglan's mellifluous voice transfixes me!! But...where is Part 2???

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

It is ‘in the pipeline’ possibly

[@markburnside9477]

I love Sir Aurthors stories!

[@tsm8891]

Ideal work! Thank you!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You're welcome!

[@tottiemae2258]

Holmes to Watson: "Perhaps there are points that have escaped your Machiavellian intellect." 🤣

[@mondomacabromajor5731]

brilliant as usual ....

[@KiKiabout]

Excellent... Thank you!

[@debbifrew2396]

I'm from Aberdeenshire Scotland and I must agree to the comment that the reader's Scottish accent is Very good

[@ulalaFrugilega]

This is so brilliant, the much overused word AWESOME does truly apply here.

[@bkp1283]

Thank you Greg !!

[@erin19030]

Doyle was given the idea for the backstory here by real happenings here in America. The roots of the story lie in the Anthracite region of the northern coal fields and the miners struggling there for a decent living.The head of the Pinkerton Detective Agency , Alan Pinkerton, spoke with Doyle about this underlying story during an ocean voyage. The real story is about the "Molly Maguires. Twenty innocent men were hung illegally by the coal combination , a corporation , in a Pennsylvania County jail and tried by the state of Pennsylvania. We here in coal country call it ," The day of the rope".

[@veritas6335]

See the 1964 film The Molly Maguires starring Sean Connery.

[@isabellasifuentes799]

Is your narrative in response to the ending of this episode ? I am completely puzzled.

[@yme9953]

Fab! Such a talented narrator!

[@faniebotha2337]

Unbelievably captivating reading Sir, you have a rear gift....

[@FabrizioAsch]

Im dont understand nothing. Im starting learning english. In a few months i Will be back here and i Will try it again. See you!

[@glencoveney6145]

This is a difficult piece of writing to unravel. Start with common language texts.

[@MrWylis]

How are you getting on now? The (expertly done) Scots accent won't help you when you're beginning. But will be good to get those extra accents into your 'ear' once you've learned the language a bit better. Interested to learn of your progress.

[@helenamcginty4920]

There are some audio books on here read slowly and with text but I have seen none that are basic levels.

[@greg5437]

I hope it's going well.

[@aprlk]

A very …. Singular narration Mr Wagland

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you... I think. Cheers Rod.

[@taetae-chan7289]

Part 2 please Sir 💙 from India Edit: I recently found out about existence of part two. 😅😅😅

[@carlstevens4981]

You really are a great narrator. You sound just like Edward Hardwick some times. Bravo.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You think so? Cheers Carl.

[@carlstevens4981]

Yes just some of the words and sentences have a Watson touch about them. Very good indeed.

[@punkfledermaus]

Thank you very much!

[@KimberlySmith1620]

OH Mr. Wagland! What happened to part 2? And I'm BEGGING you to please read the Casebook stories! Thank you SO much for your excellent reading! You are part of our daily lives now .. at bedtime! LOL

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Oh Mr StarryEyes. I re-read Part 2 the other day with a view to recording it and I will confide in you and no other that I found it very... whisper this... boring. It just goes on and on. I think I'll leave it for the time being... but the Casebook stories. I read one of those and there is no comparison. Sorry to ACC and all those awaiting it.

[@ShaliniGangulyOfficial]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio but sir when will the part 2 read?? We've been waiting for it for so long!! Please complete it!! Please!!

[@isabellasifuentes799]

Ahh hell, I usually fall asleep to these but this hyper focus ADHD brain I won’t have peace. I’ll have to read it. No doubt it will be in what I’m coming to hear as the true Sherlock Holmes’ voice😂

[@Bambisgf77]

Dear Greg, I wish I could send you a real fruitcake so instead here’s a round of appreciative applause from across the great pond 👏🏻🎉💞💁🏻‍♀️ thanks so much!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Felene. Applause accepted! Bows.

[@tayday424]

God, how brilliant. Was there ever such a character as Holmes since Poes Dupin, and will there ever be again?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Who can say, tayday?

[@boson_higgs]

Excellent ! Thanks a lot!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You are welcome! Thanks boson!

[@strangelitgirl]

Thank you ❤️

[@resehall3788]

I’m in love with the series

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Rese - glad you're enjoying it.

[@mis-d-white429]

Can't wait for part 2 .

[@annskinner8467]

Me neither. . panting for it as a hart for cooling streams 🌊💦🌊💦 🦌🦌

[@seanjenkins6947]

Part 2 someday no one else does this justice :)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Some day...

[@isabellasifuentes799]

No one

[@annskinner8467]

Happy New Year to you, Greg! I’m stqrting it with a re-run of this one! 🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️

[@kimberlykasimoff1447]

I like what Holmes has to say about his own possible marriage and what he would expect from his wife.

[@MegaGandalf12]

Can you believe this amazing story is based on a real life story?

[@lynns189]

Really? Please expound…

[@markbaker5599]

@@lynns189 it's loosely based on some guy from the pinkerton detective agency. And I mean "loosely". Doyle read a few stories in the paper and used his exploits as a basis for aspects of this story. Its not based on a true story, just an imagining of the tales written about someone who actually existed.

[@MegaGandalf12]

​@@lynns189it's based on the Molly McGuires and James McParland detective of Pinkerton Agency. Read up. It's very interesting

[@petechambers541]

​@@MegaGandalf12no.. Its not, as explained above it's got very loose links to them but nothing more

[@ashleybaiz1533]

chapter 2 - 19:35 chapter 3- 36:52 chapter 4 - 58:15 chapter 5 - 1:21:46 Chapter 6 - 1:47:16 Chapter 7 - 2:16:45

[@jcreatenz]

Thanks!

[@mebidavid8729]

Thank u

[@micahfoley9572]

You are a hero to us all, friend.

[@ericnorris1928]

Dear Sir, You are the Jeremy Brett of audio Holmes interpreters. I can even see the original Strand Magazine Padget illustrations in your voice. (If that can be imagined. And I hope it can.) I downloaded your War of the Worlds reading recently. Excellent. I was wondering if you had thought of adding H. Rider Haggard to your corpus. Or Fantomas. Or Algernon Blackwood. Or more H.G. Wells. I’d listen to anything you read, tbh. It’s wonderful. Like the glorious early days of radio. Thank you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I really like Rider Haggard. Wonder if some of them might be a little edgy in these days of historical trepidation and nervousness. As for Blackwood or Fantomas my knowledge is a little limited. Thanks for the suggestions. Glad you liked War of the Worlds.

[@theresawood8220]

Maybe I can help ,my grandfather read a great deal of these stories. Can I help you atall?

[@theresawood8220]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio That is a misspelling - phantoms 👻

[@theresawood8220]

Eric I do enjoy your comments

[@theresawood8220]

Eric not fantom but PHANTOMS

[@davidmunday4367]

Thankyou so much ! 👍

[@KeithDec25]

Up to your USUAL HIGH STANDARDS...Cannot wait for your next installment-but I will have too...

[@kaf890890]

I had to look this one up: “Definition of Bradshaw. : a comprehensive timetable of British railroad trains.”

[@appreciativeobserver4732]

"The vocabulary of Bradshaw is nervous and terse but limited". Holmes speaking to Watson trying to decode the cypher from Porlock.

[@chrissy1088]

This is so entertaining, I love Greg's voice & can't really listen to anyone else reading Holmes now as Mr Wagland seems to have captured the characters so well. Is Part 2 coming out soon?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

It's possible but not imminent. I think Simon Vance's version can be found somewhere nearby but not sure it's legit.

[@chrissy1088]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio I did see there were other complete audiobooks of it online but I am now spoilt and can only listen to Greg's versions.

[@dr.mohammedafzalsiddiqui9862]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio AAAAAAA

[@1991PDX535i]

Yes

[@tomprzybojewski2111]

Thank s

[@SkeeterHowitzer]

the gun was made to be concealed. That is why the barrels are sawn.

[@umabubs]

Hi Greg, will there be part 2? I really hope there will be as I keep coming every month to check. I just can't ruin the story by listening to a different narrator.

[@chrisbudesa]

yes

[@TenniellesChannel]

Thank you for the audible chocolate 🍫