10 The Noble Bachelor from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1892) Audiobook

The tenth tale from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle.
It's read by Greg Wagland. ©Magpie Audio 2017

[@deosiewilson732]

These stories are great..... And so well delivered. What is so great is the fact that these stories are not interrupted by annoying ads...... Long may this continue...

[@nb-lb7fo]

Thanks for all these stories, its hard for me to sleep without any story, bcz of my running thoughts, you are saving my life

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Naseem. Take it easy!

[@myriaddsystems]

Are things really that bad for you?☹

[@laurafear3853]

naseem bano Same I feel for you sleep is a luxury. Take care.

[@TheSilvercue]

Same here. Wonderful stories, wonderful reading......I need them to help me sleep. But I never get to find out what happens at the end!!

[@helenamcginty4920]

There seem to be so many people whose busy brains prevent their getting to sleep. Podcasts and these audiobooks are a godsend.

[@pattyrobin35]

It's comforting to know that I'm not alone when I say these stories have been a life saver. I to use them to help me sleep. The gentleman who's voice is used to read these stories is absolutely relaxing. Thank you for having the voice of an angel.

[@davewhite3193]

I KNOW!!!! click play... OUT GONE ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

[@subhamukherjee189]

"I am descending".. fantastic check to his ego!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

We all need a check from time to time! Cheers Subha.

[@SkeeterHowitzer]

So true. You hardly ever get any in the becommentins.@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio

[@SkeeterHowitzer]

fantastic checkin.

[@drummerboy1390]

Superb narration. So good that I now have difficulty listening to anyone else doing Sherlock Holmes. For me Greg Wagland is the definitive Holmes.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers

[@karenwaters1926]

Well said. I've tried the others. I keep coming back here.

[@cannastartover1720]

And Watson, and every other character.I am a bigger fan of Watson I must add.

[@kaf890890]

You read so well! I am spoiled, and demand my story before I sleep… With your readings, I can be entertained until I’m ready to fall asleep. Thanks again!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Sleep helper C’est moi!

[@KRAZTV]

so true!

[@ariahinitsu5509]

You good sir was the first narrator I've heard online and I was hooked. When I was looking for other audiobooks, not one is on your level! Thank you Mr. Narrator!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it, Aria!

[@Frenchblue8]

It's true. There are several other good ones but I always come back to Greg

[@thabiasekgota7345]

Please what is the name of this narrator?I loooove him to bits, he is out of this world, One can actually almost literally see everything as it happens with the visual eye just from listening to him, I would love to hear more of other audiobooks he had narrated

[@helenamcginty4920]

I especially like the clear enunciation and steady pace of the reading which means non native english speakers can follow the stories as well. As a learner of Spanish I am always grateful for clear speakers to aid my comprehension.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Pace is always a very subjective thing. Some people find me very slow and laborious. Hey ho! Cheers, Helena!

[@dominicguiho2686]

perfect pace tbh... very normal speaking @@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio

[@PCRNY]

Greg Wagland you are wonderful! I cannot express how amazing you are in making these characters to life!

[@owenfarmer4197]

I love these , such an antidote to the banalities of 21st century re hash

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Owen

[@robertbingel918]

I have to agree. There is an expressive precision to ACD's writing that deftly sketches a scene but without sounding stiff or stilted. Or is just Greg Wagland's reading. !!!

[@timkeith3026]

Greg Wagland, you're great at this.

[@christroiano4691]

Wonderful narration and great job with the American accent. Most impressive

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you think so!

[@TheLittleRandomLemon]

Thank you so much. In my school, we had to read 10 old books, I chose Sherlock Holmes books and then I found you. I finish 1 book a day thank you for making this so easy for me 😊

[@chandrikasarkar7650]

I love the accent and inflection of the nobility

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes, Chandrika. Sadly I don't have the Rolls Royce or Bentley to go with it.

[@sewnkinsmodpanel5273]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Deserve one for sure!

[@einatmengbkade]

thanks for another treat!

[@MorlokKurak]

Such marvelous narration. I thought for a while it was Mr. David Burke of the Granada TV series with Mr. Jeremy Brett. Well done, sir.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ha! No, it's only me!

[@harrickvharrick3957]

18:40 Very amusing how Greg had performed this upper class client's affected tone of voice - 'engaged to huw', 'a dowreh', 'in 'my famileh'... : )

[@Bambisgf77]

Thank you Greg❤️

[@reubenjohnson6616]

Love it whoop whoop . These have really helped me sleep

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Great to hear! Love a whoop, whoop!

[@grantsuhs2526]

@Greg Wagland, you've done a great job with all of the Sherlock Holmes stories, but the characterizations in this one are wonderful. Cheers!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Grant. Glad you liked it.

[@stevegoody3434]

Absolutely splendid say I

[@stdeniro]

Thank you Greg!

[@granny13ad33]

It's been a long time sin e hearing this. Then it was Rathbone and Bruce. I like this story and enjoy it being read. Excellent reader and well done. Thank you.

[@ianstewart4990]

Such a delight. Glorious entertainment.

[@breevwhyman2985]

Sorry.....i almost forgot to thank you for the Wonderful Sherlock stories that you share. My reading skills are poor....... so i use the SUBTITLES viewed at just a "single Line" per go......using a special READER on my desktop................your uploads are exactly perfect for my reading ability.................... and i have very much enjoyed your Sherlock collections.... my sincere thanks to you for sharing.....

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Bree, thank you very much for your comment. Glad you have enjoyed them! All the best!

[@KRAZTV]

do not deride!

[@cousinsister69]

Your story choices combined with the sublime tones of your narrations are simply glorious. You are an important part of my life, as restlessness can haunt me. Thank you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you like them / that they are helpful. All the best!

[@thewildbirds6070]

I love Holmes, and these are great readings. I dont fall asleep to them but use them when I wield the feather duster, cook the tea, or sit by the chiminea with a single malt as the bats flutter in the dusk.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Bats. Great stuff!

[@joeharoutunian1805]

The American pronunciation of “prospecting” emphasizes the first syllable. The American accent is so good I was surprised to hear this word pronounced emphasizing the second syllable. I must admit pointing this out gives me a Lastrade like satisfaction as Mr. Wagland is a truly great reader. An error by him is as rare as a hen’s tooth!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I do remember giving it some thought. Doesn’t always happen - see a particular German pronunciation that I randomly took a stab at and got wrong!

[@trukeesey8715]

37:34 "Frank wouldn't throw up his hand, though" -- hand of cards. Same as "wouldn't fold" or would play out the round with the cards that he was dealt.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cards, before TV when people engaged their brains in their leisure hours - arguably... I just slump.

[@ricardo53100]

Listening to a Sherlock Holmes story as opposed to watching it requires a different level of attention. It permits you use your imagination more thus strengthening your thinking skills.

[@scotteralus8188]

I hope not everyone avails themselves of these incredible tales with only an eye for use as a soporific. Lessons in the art of observation, critical thinking and pure logic abound. (He said getting off his high horse and turning over to go to sleep. Yeesh)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Soporifics R Us.

[@stevequizodlibumpbumpbump3575]

CAN YOU SEE THIS GREG? i just had an intuitive flash why I couldn't put my finger (as it were) on what seems to be "funny" about your american accent. I was focusin on the pronunciation of the sounds, which aren't too far off. But what differs is the patterns of emphasized and de-emphasized syllables, also lengthened and shortened syllables. If there are many vernaculars in the Merrye-Olde-Land -- such as you have done well to mimic -- many more are in USA, so that if you were to seek to imitate American, you'd have to first pick a vernacular.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I think you're dead right - I think I don't concentrate on the rhythms and cadences enough. Will try to work that into the 'act'. Cheers Steve.

[@sunflowerz54]

Greg Wagland is a perfect reader!!

[@gordanamagdalena4149]

Great narration

[@bilindalaw-morley161]

The differing ‘voices’ and accents were a joy here. Thank you, a much appreciated effort. As regards the story, a slightly lighter offering from the great Conan Doyle. Lord St Simeon sounds as if he was a less attractive prototype for Lord Peter Wimsey, particularly as played by Sir Edwin Petherbridge. I have a complaint though...I didn’t fall asleep! And it’s a few minutes shy of 2 am. I’ll have to look for a story I know, so that the excellent narration lulls rather than interests. Or something..2am, remember! Thanks again for a lovely, well done narration.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad a few are managing to keep awake: well done!

[@mckavitt13]

Bilinda Law-Morley I find the more I am interested, the better I fall asleep. If I am bored, for ex, this only irritates me, giving a wide berth to the least possibility of sleep. If, in addition, I trust the main character, as well as the excellent reader, I may be lulled off & finish the tale the next or another day.

[@mckavitt13]

Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio No, not at all! A good reading lulls one, we trust the reader as we trust Holmes & Watson & can (finally) fall asleep. Then listen to the end or re-listen to the whole the following day. The more interesting the tale & the reading, the easier it is to drop off. If uninterested, boredom sets in, THE absolute antidote to sleep. Be glad of causing us to lower our guard, for you help us insomniacs to gain our much wanted sleep! Our interest doesn’t flail, our insomnia does. 👏👏👏

[@olefredrikskjegstad5972]

Very interesting comment from Holmes about expecting some future Anglo-American union. With Watson's evulation of his political knowledge as "feeble", this might be an example of how Holmes' political instincts are a bit weak. It might also be something Doyle himself believed and decided to add?

[@babybooandherhumandeb3188]

Thank you 😄

[@stewartlancaster6155]

this is very similar to the Dancing Men story, I presume ACD used the American flash back to up his sales in that country ie Sign of Four, Study in Scarlet at the two already alluded to...

[@adriansherlockdamondark.1094]

Superb!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks for your comments, MNP.

[@roarroar2808]

Thank you Enjoying it so much have to take my phone from room to room and I don't watch so much TV

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Very wise!

[@roarroar2808]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio thank you again

[@murtl5595]

Thank you

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers murt

[@moonlover2022]

Salty reply to Holmes, 25:37 44:25, a positive prediction about future by Holmes!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

A prediction certainly!

[@sharonwhiteley6510]

What a fun story.

[@randomlight1069]

👍 thumbs up dear boy! Excellent story and narration.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Many thanks!

[@BXRIE2x]

I love that, it's hilarious

[@sivanlevi3867]

The Noble Bachelor. A story I've never heard of until now, but a very great case nonetheless.

[@mckavitt13]

Is not this the root story of which The Eligible Bachelor & The Three Gables are both a retelling? Many thanks for an excellent reading.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Anyone?

[@Kolbia__]

Another one for the 'unable to sleep without the mellifluous tones of Mr Wagland' club

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Quite an alarming number of you!

[@SkeeterHowitzer]

there is a ringin at the bell.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Is there?

[@naumanhassan192]

Simplest way to get a mind, tp Work the hardest 😊❤

[@russellpowell6634]

Imagine yourself in this situation the bride disappearing after the wedding. Wow! That would be a horrible situation.

[@paruljain8984]

The little yawn during the narration had me😁😁😁

[@jojoe4093]

Are ppl disliking the video bc they don't like the story or the stuffy lord? 🤷‍♀️

[@karenwaters1926]

Moriartys henchmen are everywhere.

[@denvan3143]

We see the seeds oh at least two other stories here: _Casablanca,_ where The plot involves a woman who learned the husband she thought was dead is still alive and _The Princess Bride,_ in which the title character’s True Love has been killed by pirates - or has he?

[@TimBitten]

Don’t get me wrong-I *adore* these stories and your telling of them, and you did a perfect job here, but I find this to be one of the very dullest of the lot. 😅

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You may well be right! Some of them are a little lacklustre to say the least but most are little gems!

[@claire5619]

great

[@davpayne78]

I love how all the characters say "Flora Miller" like it's something delicious they're rolling around in their mouths.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Like an aniseed ball?

[@forest440]

8:16 I can totally relate. OuGh... What did you say..?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Sorry? I was somewhere else...

[@iolatio890]

Did you knowingly change "two police fellows in private clothes"at 23:22?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I doubt it. I sometimes drift off and don't catch the mistakes.

[@NickDiFroscia]

Back to reality ❣️

[@veritas6335]

There were no Apache Indians in Montana, for gods sake.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

On holiday?

[@moviemad56]

Lord Backwater! XD

[@franzelias5368]

You heard it too, excellent! Thought I was hearing things. Now all I want is a Lord Backwash...

[@ursamajor7468]

Well, Holmes was certainly wrong about the two countries becoming one under something akin to the Hawaiian state flag.

[@ursamajor7468]

Ah Nobles, such disgusting dirtbags.

[@maryeckel9682]

Is the English pronunciation of "Doran" different than the American? We say it with the accent on the second syllable.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Maybe

[@MoivinSulunker]

The name is Irish anyhow. Dorans whom I met accented the first syllable.

[@MoivinSulunker]

different from. more than less than bigger than smaller than. Degree, not kind.

[@dumbgenius1232]

What is a Pugh?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Not sure - did I say 'pew' - a bench in a church. Can't remember.

[@aandg3479]

I wish I could like for everyone

[@jbirdyjj2670]

21:35

[@gemmacastrillon2301]

VISTO 1/8/20

[@ringpop6177]

Always some guy named Allowishis around here

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Always!

[@rustyhook69]

:)

[@maryeckel9682]

She was saved from a dreadful mawwiage

[@MoivinSulunker]

dwedfuw.

[@boostboost804]

He was not

[@stephenhoward2245]

Conan Doyle said Watson was basically an idiot...

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Did he?

[@stephenhoward2245]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Yes

[@like3762]

Proper English accent

[@trukeesey8715]

I have found your west-of-the-pond counterpart kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpW7emmulLitrLM

[@shadetreader]

Tbh the Granada version of this one is better.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Very possibly

[@mckavitt13]

The American bride: “I know I treated you real bad.” Conan Doyle ALREADY noting & mocking the low level of American English. We treat someone badly, not bad. We feel bad, not badly, as my compatriots insist on saying. Compare his & Watson’s & indeed his usual clients’ English. Ha ha! If he could only hear USA Today! 😂 PS. He does so touchingly, even so, portraying the young American woman as sincere & lovely. And not unintelligent either.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

That's true enough.

[@mckavitt13]

@Uintabri I was not referring to regional dialects in this case. We speak, in general, a poor level of English. Grammar & spelling completely askew.

[@veritas6335]

Speak for yourself. Do you hang out with gutter trash? The English grammar one hears depends on the company one keeps. Neither I nor the Americans I know would ever utter a phrase like "I know I treated you real bad." Ugh.

[@veritas6335]

After plowing through this ridiculously baroque and overly convoluted and ornamented prose, it's easy to see what Ernest Hemingway was rebelling against when he pursued his lean and muscular style. These stories would be half as long if the fluff and ruffles and unnecessary fat of the prose were trimmed away. Gad.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Stop ploughing. Read Hemingway. Enjoy your lean and muscular style! Or maybe enjoy instruction manuals for washing machines badly translated from the original Chinese. Time is short.

[@veritas6335]

Oh get a grip. No one is insulting YOU. Simply a discussion of the literary styles of the Victorians whose writing was intensely rococo versus the modernists who chose to pare it down. If you think Fitzgerald or Hemingway wrote like washing machine manuals you obviously skipped English Lit.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

They wouldn't be the same work if all the 'fat' were trimmed away. They would be Readers Digest condensed. If all the words but one were removed they would consist of one word. Interesting thesis.

[@BloobleBonker]

A quartered Union Jack on the Stars and Stripes! It wouldn't fit on the flag, and now we would be under Trump!

[@MikeGreenwood51]

Geoff Simmons, What were you on about when you wrote that comment? Does it have a reference to the Sherlock Holmes story? Or is there something missing?

[@59LRover]

See 44:40.

[@UrBloodyShadow]

NWO flag confirmed😂😂

[@stevegoody3434]

urbloody shadow an absolutely brilliant deduction old man lol

[@mckavitt13]

Geoff Simmons I doubt that! Your very presence would probably have prevented that. But, as it is, the whole world is rather under his shatteringly creaky jurisdiction. Alas.