19 The Reigate Squire from The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1894) Audiobook

The Adventure of the Reigate Squire is one of the stories by Arthur Conan Doyle that appears in The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. Doyle ranked this tale twelfth in the list he made of his twelve favorite Holmes stories. Watson accompanies Holmes to Reigate in Surrey for a little recuperation after an arduous case in France.
It is read by Greg Wagland. Magpie Audio 2017

[@fepatton]

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I have listened to many Holmes audiobooks. Greg Wagland’s recordings are the best!

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Thanks Virginia7191.

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Yes, they are! Last year I spent $70 to buy the entire Sherlock Holmes treasury on Audible. And yet, I never listen to it, lol. Now that I've discovered Greg's channel, his recordings are so far superior, they leave Audible's recordings in the dust. I can just imagine the job he would do on The Beckoning Fair One or The Jolly Corner

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How utterly enjoyable! Dramatic and engrossing narrative. Thank you so for making these audio dramas available.

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[@pesnevim1626]

Greg Wagland has the perfect narration skills for Holmes and Watson. Thank you. Excellent.

[@SavedbyGraceCT]

Thank you... your narrations are so very, very much appreciated!!!

[@arnepianocanada]

🇨🇦 A huge Brett fan for his look and detail, I love Burke & Hardwicke both as his Watsons. Brett was in tears when David Burke left to devote time to family, they got on that well.

[@shadetreader]

❤❤❤

[@Rahat_Alka]

Greg Wagland is one of the best narrators. Thanks n regards. Plse keep uploading more audiobooks 👍👍👍

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[@arnepianocanada]

One of the best in this superb series.

[@paulgarland3140]

Beautifully read, thank you

[@Dr.D.Evidence]

Favorite line, deftly delivered by Dr. Watson-Wagland: "As he leaned back in his chair in the familiar attitude, I knew that the case was hopeless."

[@arnepianocanada]

🇨🇦 Rathbone is Gold Standard but for me 'too easy'; Brett shows Holmes' struggles plus his eccentric cues. Nigel B's Watson as a fool is a relic of the era (not uncommon in media.)

[@sofilatorre]

The most entertaining way to practise the Listening part of my English exam!

[@oliffbarry13]

Congratulations, a brilliantly narrated story!!!

[@rangergrrrl]

This is on the list of stories that weren't adapted for the Granada-Jeremy Brett series. A shame. I can imagine Brett faking his illness and knocking over the oranges etc etc...

[@danwalk2388]

I have lived in Reigate surrey for years and never known this story

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Reigate can do that to you!

[@mikeysaint4368]

Another singular adventure!

[@brucehaslett8057]

Agree, agree! From Florida, USA.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Bruce

[@shadetreader]

A good reminder that defending your boss is NOT worth it.

[@Dr.D.Evidence]

This is all well and good, but I'm still waiting to hear about the colossal schemes of Baron Maupertuis. Watson is sure dragging his feet on this one, hmp.

[@iamjohnlocked2532]

I find it so funny when holmes tells the inspector to arrest them and he asks on what charge i mean they were literally trying to murder him ( yes that isn’t what it was for but that would probably be established later )

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THANK YOU

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Pleasure, Lucy.

[@texasgirl3052]

I like most of them.

[@baruchben-david4196]

Murder is a "baddish business." Quite so...

[@stephenhaywood5672]

Unfortunately it would have been properly bad if a member of the upper classes had been murdered rather than a loyal servant of many years. Sad but true

[@mechanic6682]

30:45 Disillusionize. I'll have to use that some day.

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GREAT

[@thomasstevens1436]

Great. Again. But who’s Annie Morrison?

[@NickDiFroscia-s4y]

Back to reality ❣️.

[@gillianmac4987]

Great as usual i just didn't quite get the meaning of the letter

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I think it's too long ago for me to remember. Wikipedia does good-ish plot summaries of the stories.

[@tell-me-a-story-]

Another randision of Watson moaning, "Dude..Why can't you just be normal?"

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Feb 10

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11:45

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24:27

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[@walterashley149]

Really enjoy these while working on my house. It's as if John Watson is telling me stories personally.

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Keep working, Walter! Glad you like them!

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Back to reality ❣️.

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I laugh when I think about these gangsters calling their houses "my crib", having no idea where the term actually came from.

[@adriansherlockdamondark.1094]

Even Ben Cumberbatch can't touch Greg Wagland.

[@proverbs31woman14]

Not even close! That's like comparing Tom Cruise to Laurence Olivier. Greg is in another league entirely.

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Absolutely true!

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Wagland the best by far

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It’s now Sept., 2023, and I’m still repeat listening to your stories of Sherlock Holmes. I don’t believe I’ll ever tire of your renditions of A.C.Doyles stories. Well done Greg and thank you. JaneR

[@TheMinerMan]

"You've done it now, Watson."

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

A shocking story set in Reigate. Hard to believe, I know.

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Wonderful reading ,thank you so much for posting this wonderful story!

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This has got to be one of my favorite stories now. Sherlock is ten steps ahead of everyone!

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Thanks so much for the great audio books. I love listening to them when I can't sleep...bedtime stories for adults. :) I have problems with chronic pain and the stories help take my mind off of the pain.

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Nancy Holohan thanks for writing your note. I listen in a similar situation and enjoyed your characterization .

[@Bambisgf77]

Nancy Holohan - well said, that is one of the times I use the audio books as well, the narrators voice is so strong & soothing !

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Felene Pollard arent they even In pain a soothing voice to help sleep or pass time

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my elixir for sleep...

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Me too! Same situation and filled with gratitude

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Very expressive and crystal clear voice. Thanks for uploading.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Ravindra

[@nessaf.279]

I’m positive your talents go well beyond Holmes but however no other reader of Doyle will ever suffice now. Many thanks.

[@j.j.spliffstar9633]

Clive Merrison is the quintessential radio Holmes, Jeremy Brett is the quintessential TV Holmes & now apparently Greg Wagland is the quintessential audiobook Holmes.

[@tonylawlor8833]

Well you have not heard Stephen Fry's rendition I take it, both brilliant in their own way.

[@roberteaton5491]

Mr. Wagland. I love your Holmes stories always brilliant!! Thank you. Do you only do Sherlock? Have you ever considered doing the James Herriot ,All creatures great and small serious of books? I think your talent would be well empoyed there. Would love to hear you bring those delightful characters to life.

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Yes - I heartily agree! Lovely idea!

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Yes! Would love to hear more from Mr. Wagland🤩

[@robertwoodliff2536]

Mr Wagland, great for the South. But for story lines based in Yorkshire?

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@robert woodliff there is a least one in the north but I think it's the lake district

[@karljunge]

crack two cribs, so good!

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I love having stories read, I can do my crocheting while I listen. I absolutely love Sherlock. Thank you

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Carry on crocheting

[@lizgruenbaum7948]

I am crocheting and mask making while I listen. Thank you so much for the bit of sanity.

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Me too!!

[@patriciajrs46]

Me, too. I am making a rectangular shoulder wrap for my sister. A traditional shawl, as to my opinion of it. Very nice to listen to Holmes.

[@Hy-Brasil]

reading these stories - even listening to the audiobooks - i have a difficult time understanding how tv portrayals always make Sherlock appear to be a juvenile ass..... even when he's rude he's polite lol

[@Fortcraft_yeet]

Emily Pollifax Yes! Tv act like he's a mean, rude, sarcastic jerk. But he's the sweetest and calm person ever! He gets so excited it's adorable

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

I don't get it either. I guess every reader has their own interpretation, based on character traits that are described in the stories. Sometimes Watson would mention something about Holmes being uncommunicative either by the Morphine or lack of a case. Movie makers take those personality quirks and stretch them way out of proportion. Just guessing.

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The portrayal by Jeremy Brett showed the pleasant and courteous side of Holmes character. The videos are available on KZbin.

[@BackToTheBlues]

Try also the 1950's tv shows with Ronald Howard as Holmes and F. Marion Crawford as Watson. They played them as younger versions than we generally see, with Holmes as enthusiastic and vigorous, and Watson as intelligent, dependable, and in a few episodes, grudgingly tolerant of Holmes's then less-than-perfect violin playing!

[@GH-bv4pg]

Exactly. It is annoying how the majority of people see him as a rude, cruel genius while he was a polite gentleman. He even showed kindness in many occasions in the books.

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Really enjoy listening to these stories to relax when I have trouble sleeping.

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Glad they help! ;-)

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My pleasure!

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Outstanding... Enjoyed so much... Thank you for narrating the book... Cheers!!!

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Very beautifully read indeed! thank you so much.

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Ah, the old days! Imagine doing something noteworthy, and being flooded with Western Union telegraph boys bearing armfulls of telegrams and flowers. That seems much more satisfactory than emails, texts, and tweets. I'd rather receive a dozen flowers or telegrams than 1,000 tweets. What can one do with a tweet? It can't be posted in a scrapbook, or tied in a bundle with ribbon and treasured. I was definitely born in the wrong era 😕. How many of you wish you could step back in time to the Victorian era?

[@adelechicken6356]

Only if we can take hot running water, and an automatic washer and dryer with us. And pants for women. LOL

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Is that pants US or pants UK? ;-) See discussion of clerk: CLARK or CLURK

[@wmnoffaith1]

I'd rather wear the Victorian clothes. They were gorgeous and very feminine. They were much more attractive than the nicest pair of pants that could be made. It's true you wouldn't be out mowing the lawn in clothes like that, lol, but in those days, women weren't expected to do things like that. I personally would much rather run a house, and spend the days doing embroidery or sewing, like women did then. I do that for a living now anyway. If I could do it while wearing Victorian clothing, that would be a dream come true. Back in those days, men would be thrilled at the sight of a bare ankle. I don't think women have gained anything by wearing everything skin tight, or letting everything show. In my experience, the more ladylike I dressed, the more respect men gave me, and the more polite and galant they behaved. I can only imagine what it must have been like then. But I can understand why some women would disagree. I've met women that only want to live in sweats or stretchpants, and wouldn't want to look or act feminine. I know it offends some women to be treated like ladies, although I personally can't relate to it.

[@adelechicken6356]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio pants US. Thanks for clarifying, love the differences between languages. So glad not to be wearing corsets and 10 pounds of clothing.😉

[@maisiecarruthers695]

Yeah me I often say I was born to late out of time

[@handsforwarrodneymorgan2616]

These stories show me how much command of the english language we have lost in day to day conversation.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes, we're pretty monosyllabic these days in many of our exchanges.

[@emilykrahn3185]

yes. the eloquence and exact, concise, descriptive wording is❤️so enjoyable.

[@tell-me-a-story-]

Men-Are strangling Holmes. Holms- "Arrest them." Inspecter-WhAt ThEsE ArE UpStAnDiNg CitISiNeS."

[@TheSmbrown]

I absolutely love listening to these, stories. Unfortunately your voice puts me to sleep, which is great for my insomnia, but then I miss the story lol

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Aural cocoa!

[@biaberg3448]

Names interest me, and I can see that the name Wagland seems like the Norwegian name Vågland or Vaagland changed to English. Våg means a small harbor and land is land. Vågland is a small place and a municipality south west of the Norwegian city Trondheim.

[@SharatS]

This is one of my favorite stories. I love the absolute mastery Holmes has.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes, he's great isn't he? Doesn't take any prisoners! Cheers.

[@patriciajrs46]

Thank you, Greg for another astounding narration! Well done. I have missed yoir readings.

[@RSun75]

great narration, l love these books, please upload more of the videos!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers - thank you!

[@RSun75]

No problem

[@veritas6335]

Highly unsatisfactory ending. Mystery root resolved.

[@ronaldstrange8981]

In 1968, I moved, with my wife and two daughters (Caroline and Lucy) from Little Bookham to Jason Close, Woodhatch Road, Redhill. Paid £9000 or so for a brand new house built by A.J. Percy who paid much attention to the property. Kind regards to all from "Locked Down England" March 1st, 2021.

[@veritas6335]

So what?

[@InfiniteYasin]

this is amazing, great work my friend. hope to see more

[@ronaldstrange8981]

Do enjoy relaxing and being read to. Thank you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Good to hear that, Ronald!

[@Perktube1]

These stories remind me of when I once played a videogame that involved Sherlock Holmes. He was seated in a train car with Watson when a little boy wandered into the compartment, not looking where he was going. He was obsessed with a wooden puzzle box he had in his hands. Holmes kindly offered to solve the puzzle and did so, opening the box for the lad. As he worked, he mentioned to the boy that it is good practice for him to exercise "the little gray cells". He hands the open box back to the boy, at which time a woman is heard shouting, "Hercule? Hercule, come this instant. " That made a nice connection in my mind, as if Holmes' coach had momentarily been hitched to a sleeper from the Orient Express. 😉

[@gregnicholls8347]

Wonderful - no need for pictures to get in the way.

[@maxinejacobson4006]

Another goodie!

[@mckavitt13]

Wonderful (& interesting) reading! Many thanks. (formidable fərˈmɪdəbl, British English:)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I tend to go more fore-MIDable

[@mckavitt13]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio That is correct, but you pronounced it the opposite in this episode. That is what I showed you above. Few Americans use it.

[@babybooandherhumandeb3188]

Thank you 😄

[@feralbluee]

my handwriting is nothing like my mom’s or my dad’s - except mine can be kind of angular like my dad’s. my son’s looks nothing like mine or his dad’s. so i don’t know where this idea came from??

[@feralbluee]

and thanks for these uploads - the reader is so great to listen to :}

[@19683]

My father's, mine, and my daughter's can't makeout whose is which

[@stalkek]

Excellent Greg as always. (Spoiler alert: Don’t read this before having listened to the story). There is one point somewhat in favour of the Cunninghams that could be made, and that is in relation to Mr Acton, who says he had a lawsuit with a clear claim on half the Cunninghms’ estate. However in this extremely aggressive position towards his neighbours, Mr Acton has a paper which he is concealing which would “undoubtedly cripple our case.” Mr Acton seems perhaps not the most noble of gentlemen!

[@foofy3406]

i solve these quicker than holmes lol. only once, in one story, did he beat me to the punch

[@sivanlevi3867]

I actually got laughs out of listening to the Reigate Squire. Just fantastic! To think, a man like Holmes having a faint like that and making me think he was sick, only to rise up and fight two men at once!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it. There are more laughs in Sherlock Holmes tales than one might imagine, aren't there?

[@b.m.t.h.3961]

Nicely done!

[@davidpitchford6510]

Centuries from now these narrations will be enjoyed in wonder and admiration.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I hope so!

[@davidpitchford6510]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio There is no doubt that they will! Listen to the Air on a G String from music written by Bach almost 300 hundred years ago. It is as beguiling and beautiful as if it were written an hour ago -- it is impossible that the effect could not fail to enchant humans as long as they exist. I place your masterful and delightful narrations in this same category of eternal art.

[@larryparis925]

Thank you for sharing.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

My pleasure, Larry

[@rezmetis6723]

Still luvin your amazing art of reading Sherlock…thank you from NOrth Dakota USA! Wow!🤩

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers!

[@atomise2010]

Great reading. Thank you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ta muchly Gary

[@SeanKL107]

Remember kids even Sherlock Holmes gets burned out sometimes

[@sbarr10]

I love Greg Wagland's voice. He sounds like he could play Watson.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes, he does. I mean - yes, I do sound like I could.

[@lindiot]

15:28

[@kingcipher7j.e.w.e.l.s302]

Excellent!

[@davidlindsey436]

Wonderful reading.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks David.

[@NickDiFroscia-s4y]

Back to reality ❣️.

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Back to reality ❣️.

[@NickDiFroscia]

Back to reality ❣️.

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Back to reality ❣️.

[@mckavitt13]

I was onto the solution of this one from almost the start. How could Watson be so off course here, I wonder?

[@nothankyou5524]

Having read several editions over the years of the complete works of Sherlock Holmes, I thought I had read every story written. While I have not listened to this yet, I am hopeful that I haven't. Thank you.

[@davidtibbles1839]

“and Mr Alec Cunningham saw him from the back passage”. Now, that Watson, is a quite an extraordinary feat. 😊

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Some kind of ‘third eye’ approach? Yogic?

[@timothythomas7445]

Good to listen to when t

[@mijiyoon5575]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@davidpitchford6510]

Amazing story; in particular how Sherlock Holmes cuts through the mystery like an 18 inch naval shell through a pile of whipped cream.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Great analogy. Chantilly?