50 The Illustrious Client from The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (1927) Audiobook

The Adventure of the Illustrious Client is one of the twelve stories published as The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in June 1927. This particular story was first published in the US in Collier's in November 1924, and in The Strand Magazine in February March 1925 in the UK.
It reminds me of The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton, which you might like to listen to on this channel.
It is read by Greg Wagland.
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"I know who the client is!" Me: yes?! "it is-" Me: yes??!!! Sherlock holds a hand up to stop Watson from revealing the name Me: *flips table* D:< but that's the reaction that was probably meant to be, thank you for the amazing Sherlock Holmes stories and hope for more to come :3

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I'm so glad it reminds you of happy times! Cheers Vanhee!

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Glad you enjoyed it, Amiee!

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Is it too greedy to ask for a new chapter in “I digress, LOST WORLD”? ☺️🙈 This is my night time ritual, sleepy time tea & this channel. I wonder if you fully understand how excited your fans are to see a new episode from you?! Cheers!

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It is, of course, far too greedy, Felene! However, I'm sure, in the fullness of time I'll attempt some more! Cheers indeed, although I can think of better drinks at the moment than Sleepy Time Tea!

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Good night, Cindy! Thank you for your comment.

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Glad you enjoyed it, Virginia!

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Appreciated, Barry, thank you!

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You are very welcome, Shaan! A saint, eh? I hope I have a few years left!!!! ;-)

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Glad you enjoyed it, Scotticus!

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