45 The Mazarin Stone from The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (1927) Audiobook

The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone was first published in October 1921 in The Strand Magazine. It is one of the 12 stories from the collection 'The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes', first published in 1927. These are the final dozen Sherlock Holmes stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
The action takes place at 221B Baker Street and features Sherlock Holmes, his page Billy, plus Dr Watson, a master criminal by the name of Count Negretto Sylvius and a boxer. There is also a telegram sent to the intriguingly named Detective Youghal (pronounced Yawl) of Scotland Yard.
This is one of two of Sherlock Holmes stories written in the third person. (As is The War Service of Sherlock Holmes). This is probably because The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone was adapted from a stage play, and this in turn explains why the story is confined to one room.
It is read by Greg Wagland for Magpie Audio.
©Magpie Audio 2019

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Awesome how we never grow out of the love of being read to.

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True

[@josephnutley8744]

Doyle is a wordsmith and Waglund is an artist. This is one of my favorites

[@mckavitt13]

I am a brain, Watson! The rest of me is a mere appendix. ~ Sherlock Holmes His tragedy as well as his glory, as his loneliness is as necessary as it is painful. Thanks so much for these wonderful, many-voiced readings, GREG :-)

[@lidiaadobato7822]

This story requires a talented reader: it's all dialogue and you perform it as a gifted actor. Thank you so much.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Lidia

[@TexanAmiga]

Mr. Wagland, you’re like a life long friend who comes to visit! Always a pleasant and look forward to surprise. Being mostly home bound, this is a blessing. Thank you so much! As always, I enjoyed this very much😊

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Thanks Jeaninne Kind words. Glad you're enjoying them.

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[@tandiwenyajeka4502]

As a lifetime lover of audiobooks, as well as the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, you are the best in the business! Like many, I mourned the passing of the late great Jeremy Brett, who was the quintessential Holmes in the Grenada TV series of the 1980s and 90s, and I never thought I would really enjoy any other rendition. Well!😊You have surpassed all expectations, and provided endless hours of listening pleasure. Thank you! Keep up the excellent work, and God bless you, Greg Wagland, for sharing your gift with the world!❤

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

How kind of you! Thank you, Tandiwe. I enjoyed reading your comments.

[@pilgrim....]

J.B was definitely the most authentic Holmes I've seen on screen. Can't remember the name of the actor playing Watson but same for him. So many bumbling Watsons through the years. These guys rule supreme and of course Gregg Waglland when it comes to audio he's not too shabby either. 😉

[@MrBazzabee]

Granada is spelled Granada.

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@@pilgrim.... David Burke and Edward Hardwicke

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[@lidiaadobato7822]

I'm not a native speaker of English so a good diction is essential to me. In your readings I don't miss a word, a sound. I'm very grateful for this,

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks for sharing!

[@diw2756]

I love the different accents Greg puts on for each character ❤️Makes the stories so much more interesting and amusing to listen 😊I am slowly making through each story on this entire playlist and don’t want it to end!

[@ulalaFrugilega]

Ah, I'm back! Which means on the one hand, that I'm scared and lonely and in need of a place to hide... and on the other: thank you so very much Mr. Wagland, for providing such a space! I'll curl up here, and heal.

[@elizabeththompson3534]

Thank you Greg Wagland for all these Sherlock Holmes stories. I listen to them over and over to help me go to sleep. Your voice is soothing with depth. Thank you. Xxxx

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you like them!

[@deborahp2534]

Heard this for the first time today while on my commute. Thanks Greg for making it sweeter, if not shorter. 🙂 Also appreciated the note about the stage play origins, it made perfect sense.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Deborah.

[@jadebird647]

I just love Sherlock Holmes stories. And your reading of them just makes them that much better! Thank you so much!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Jade

[@barbarasmith2693]

Bravo, Mr. Wagland! Yet another delightful tale narrated beautifully. We are in your debt sir.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Barbara.

[@taszio3751]

If I were you, I'd never be bored. I would just listen to the sound of my own voice all day long! Stellar, as usual, Mr. Wagland.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You have given me the title for my non-awaited autobiography: Stellar As Usual. Brilliant stuff, Taszio.

[@taszio3751]

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[@Bambisgf77]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio YES! Much awaited and since you have a title, let’s have the story! 😜

[@teampugayfarm4600]

By this time I am well familiar with Holmes like he is my own brother of mischief. Its makes me laugh so hard whenever he made a comeback to those who chapped him.😊😊😊 I think listening from him taught me how to counter insolently yet with gracious deliveration so that the sting will be felt deeper, the reciever will be dumbfounded😂😂😂😂 Well of course, its all because Mr. Greg narrates them better than how myself would read it. Each charaters comes to life, that the whole scene could be pictured out even if one hasn't got a good imagination. thanks for this Mr. Greg, another well narrated story.😊

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Len. Sherlock certainly is powerfully amusing at times.

[@gwddmt1]

*I can hardly wait for the rest of these to be added to the play list... I am so grateful for having been able to listen to Mr Wagland's renditions of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories about the Master of Logic and Deduction* ..gw

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you gw

[@sabrewulfgouki7635]

Excellent!! You are on a roll Greg! My humble thanks.

[@joek81981]

"We have all neglected opportunities to deplore." Fuckin' savage ass Holmes.

[@ashishconnery]

Another great story narrated beautifully. Thank you for such an amazing experience, Good Sir.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Ashish.

[@mauricestanley6859]

Super! A blessing to a sick old man, Thanks!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you liked it, maurice.

[@oakdew]

Cheers Greg! Thank you very much.

[@weatherman68]

Thanks for the upload sir. I now know what I will be listening to tonight.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

cheers w68

[@elizebethpenington3755]

A much appreciated treat and a surprise as well. Thank you.

[@richteahoyle6825]

Possibly the daftest Sherlock story but wonderfully read as ever. Thanks.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

It is a bit, isn't it? Thanks Richtea.

[@alonzomadero746]

Thank you very much for putting these out for us. I certainly enjoy listening to all the wonderful narrations.

[@annskinner8467]

Thank you! A real treat, as always!

[@karenwaters1926]

Woohoo! Another great read. Billy was a fun character.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Hard to know what to do with Billy. One of the Baker Street Irregulars? Cheers Karen

[@ringpop6177]

Wow! Nobody reads this story as great as this guy!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers RP

[@ryskichelovek]

I listen to these audio books all the time. Thank you Greg ;)

[@normanyassany869]

An absolute treasure. I'm hooked😊

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Norman.

[@drummerboy1390]

Discovered this on my birthday. Happy birthday to me.

[@drummerboy1390]

Thank you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes. HB DB.

[@stdeniro]

Another splendid portrayal. Thanks Greg☺

[@roberteaton5491]

As a longtime listener, I must say brilliant sir once again brilliant!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you, Robert.

[@lilbits4173]

Very abnormal it wasn't told by Dr. Watson, Mr. Wagland 😟. But delivered just the same with brilliancy....and I'm becoming such a huge fan of yours! And thank you for introducing me to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's writings. I'd say, I never liked crime and mystery books but you had hooked me into listening to at least 90% of what you've recorded on Holmes and his dear Dr. Watson. My, I deduced you will need to record more of his books to me while I lay my head down to sleep. Cheers!🍸

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Bits.

[@byd5801]

"you won't die in your bed Holmes!" "I have often had the same idea" (answered Holmes )🤣

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Great dialogue!

[@virginia7191]

Another great story!

[@beatstarr88]

Your voice is synonymous with Sherlock to me now. Definitely a fan!

[@montiemehsling2992]

Golden as usual Mr. Wagland.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Backatcha montie

[@catsareevil101]

Thank you!

[@bobowzki]

Wonderful! Exactly what I needed!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I'm glad!

[@TheBelegur]

Another masterpiece.

[@mikemiller2538]

The Master has spoken cheers Greg.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ta! Roger Delgado?

[@gjcinqmars]

I can’t wait to listen to it tonight! Thank you’

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Georgia.

[@tomgilpin8629]

Thank you for your amazing readings!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you like them!

[@michaelpipkin2399]

I'll file this under "listen immediately"

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Michael. Good filing system.

[@mckavitt13]

I file all Greg's readings under "Listen tonight... as soon as my toes touch the sheets, my head the pillow."

[@sivanlevi3867]

The Mazarin Stone is nothing less than a great piece of theater!

[@papasmurf4829]

Last night i Purchase book with collection of all of sherlock's story's ...for 3dollars at thrift store..it contains the pic u use on front page

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes. It's one of Paget's illustrations from the 19th century.

[@annskinner8467]

Papa Smurf I’m always fascinated by his hands in this picture, beautiful

[@papasmurf4829]

Ann Skinner im an artist ,realistic drawings are what i enjoy doing most,and hands are by far the hardest to draw .the hands u speak off are beautifully drawn the hight lights are captivating. I will endeavor in drawing the whole pic...

[@weatherman68]

It's a pity that no known photographs of Holmes and Watson exist, apart from possibly in South American drug cartel bosses private collections. 😉

[@TheCrimsonMoogle]

love these. Thank you so much.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Crimson

[@garyteague4480]

Once again you’ve soothed my mind

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Gary. Glad to hear it.

[@orsoncart1021]

Thanks for the early Christmas present Greg👍 What's your favourite short Holmes story narrated by Greg folks? Mine has to be The Priory School...... The voices matched every character perfectly .

[@stevegoody3434]

That’s a hard one

[@annskinner8467]

Oŕson Cart mine has to be "The Final Problem", love Greg’s Moriarty

[@orsoncart1021]

@@annskinner8467 I agree to disagree with you.

[@orsoncart1021]

@@stevegoody3434 as the actress said to the bishop.

[@mikemiller2538]

All of them!!!!!!!

[@HI-bw8fe]

I love the count’s accent 😂 💯 on point!

[@2charliep]

Such a lovely Christmas present, thank you.

[@divine.damage]

Thank you so much. Incredibly enjoyable.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Bambisgf77]

Mr. Wagland 10/10 🥳

[@terrortorn]

Nice to hear the original story. The Jeremy Brett interpretation was so altered as to be a new tale.

[@orsoncart1021]

Some of the dramatisation was awful. Absolutely butcher The Priory School episode.

[@brianwhittle5331]

Had to be somewhat, unfortunately towards the end of the Brett stories they had to work around and with his deteriorating health.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Jeremy Brett - genius.

[@subhradas6949]

Yep

[@indochinajames3372]

We must wait until 1 January 2022 for "The Adventure of the Three Gables", "The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier", "The Adventure of the Lion's Mane" and "The Adventure of the Retired Colourman"; 1 January 2023 for "The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger" and "The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place".

[@JohnMeadowsSoulPatchPiper]

Well done again Mr W!! I quite enjoyed your narration, as I always have, whilst sipping the pleasures of a delightful English blend in one of my briars.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Sounds like the ultimate in hedonism. Less of the 'quite' John ;-)

[@gordanamagdalena4149]

Excellent

[@escapefelicity2913]

Thank you for a great reading

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it Escape.

[@umabubs]

I've waited so long to listen to your work on the Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes. The last time I asked in 2018, you mentioned case-book was not in the public domain as it is with the other books. I am pleased to see my favourite stories on your channel just waiting for me... :)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

umabubs only two more this year. The rest are still under copyright, in the U.S.

[@laseryohanna]

Thank you very much!!!!!!!! Yay!!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Hope you enjoy, Yohanna.

[@Dildosoup]

Thanks!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Sunstone. Beautiful knives by the way. The pattern on one reminds me of the garnet work on some of the Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon finds: www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/475692779388096950/

[@someonesmonster]

:D Perfect! Thank you!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers!

[@runningsuperska]

Nicely read, thank you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers!

[@Liciaa1769]

Yay for new stories! Please keep posting for forever! I've listened to all of them over and over.. Always enjoy a new one! Love the different voices too! Thanks Mr. Wagland!!! :)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Alicia. Will attempt to keep posting forever, should the laws of biology permit!!!

[@annskinner8467]

Greg, in case you run out of Sherlock Holmes stories, I’d love to hear you read "The Prisoner of Zenda", one of my top favourite books. 💕

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Now that's an interesting thought, Ann. Thank you.

[@avpmobi]

This story is written in the third person as it is based on the play The Crown Diamond An evening with Sherlock Holmes. The play hardly featured Watson at all. It is definitely written by ACD

[@elizabethalderman8749]

So thrilling!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers E A

[@elizabethalderman8749]

Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio Oh my goodness THANK YOU

[@royhadley686]

Thank you

[@1ccommons]

Enjoy these narrations so much Mr. Greg Wagland! Would you please read Shoscome Old Place and Adventure of the Lion's Mane?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Still in copyright would you believe. Out of it very soon. 2022.

[@anthonydemitre9392]

Thanks, I enjoyed that

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Anthony

[@yohansong3207]

This story felt very alien to me when I first read it because of the different point of view.

[@stevegoody3434]

Gonna be very hard to wait till bed time

[@larrymartin3678]

Good form, the stiffest of upper lips, a master of understatement, Sherlock is a true Brit brought to life by Mr. Wagland.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you, Larry.

[@ShannonMDriscoll]

I’ve never heard Watson in the third person! I wonder when that transition happened. Maybe I just never noticed before.

[@victorjoseph8121]

Excellence!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Merci!

[@mechanic6682]

Thanks

[@sierraseven3680]

Thank you, Mr. Wagland. I'm hoping that you will read some Dickens for us soon.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

My version of A Christmas Carol is on audible and spotify, if you haven't heard it already...

[@KD-mo5pw]

Yay!

[@robroberts1473]

Woohoo!

[@Perktube1]

This reminds me of the other story. Except I don't recall Doyle writing Watson from the third person. I also don't recall poor Billy getting a bite to eat. 😝

[@MMockable]

Amazing voice talent!

[@hjander]

It played out differently on the television with Jeremy Brett, his brother Mycroft Holmes obtained the stone as I recall.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

My favourite Sherlock on screen. The ineffable Jeremy Brett.

[@johneyon5257]

a disappointing story - it depended less on cleverness than on an unlikely trick - loved the confrontation between Holmes and the 2 men with the narrator skillfully rendering the 3 different voices and accents - it seemed like there were 3 actors involved

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks John. Yes, the Case-Book is a bit patchy.

[@montythelittlefamilyman4982]

Yes, The Casebook has more of these "less clever" stories, but I love it for its adventurousness with different subject matters and general quirkiness, adding much to the character of Holmes. In most of the other Casebook stories Conan Doyle experimented with different types of romance, it seems. This particular story stands out in its lightness and humour. I had forgotten about it for a long while. Enjoyed it a lot!

[@sylvainnouet6447]

man right. one of the best, indeed!

[@samiraawad]

Will you be recording the rest of the case book? I can't seem to find it anywhere.

[@dictatoribenevolo8394]

is this book by Conan Doyle? cause usually they're in first person by Watson.. and this one is 3rd person?

[@AceHardy]

📙💯

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ta Ace

[@multiclockwise]

Mr Wagland - I would quite like being able to pay you for all your excellent efforts and somehow purchase a “box set” of Sherlock Holmes or at least a digital box set

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Well, it's not planned but I might get round to it! Cheers multi c w

[@MultiSokka]

Where are the rest of the stories from this book?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Still under copyright in the US. Out of copyright in the next few years. Stay tuned!

[@milesoldfield9109]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio I'd love to hear you read these last few Sherlock Holmes stories. I've long been a fan of Holmes and your narrations of them are excellent! I'd like to ask if it would be possible for you to get permission to narrate the last few stories on your channel. These days, it would probably be just a formality and cost very little, if anything to do so. Thank you!

[@karenwaters1926]

This could be an amazing Digression

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[@davidrumney2156]

14:54 Holmes would certainly have known that the street in London called The Minories is pronounced like "Ming" rather than "mine"

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You are absolutely correct David. Thank you! Slapdash. There can be no excuse. Holmes would have known it. Sadly this narrator is closer to Watson.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

BTW David, I just checked the versions of two other narrators called Stephen Fry and Simon Vance. They make the very same error! Good company! I don't feel quite so bad now ;-)

[@Pipstar]

23:30

[@md.mahfuzurrahmanshimanto4075]

Please anyone tell me whose voice is this. Who is the reader?

[@trogbellum2170]

The Forgotten Cases of Sherlock Holmes by Anon

[@macm3081]

1rst floor? Umm in all the sherlock holmes shows ive seen he lived in an upper floor. And in one story he and watson have a conversation about the stairs.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

In the UK, isn't the first floor an upper floor. The ground floor is at ground level and the first floor is up one flight of steps from there. I think other countries label the floors differently.

[@TheMinerMan]

Why is it in third person I'm scared

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Odd, ain't it?

[@noahway13]

Why is this is in third person? Watson didn't write it .

[@noahway13]

I mean, Watson didn't narrate it.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I know. It's a bit of an oddity - a late Case-Book tale.

[@ShannonMDriscoll]

It’s so jarring to hear these stories he wrote in the third person.

[@ringpop6177]

What’s going on now I’ve been really busy?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Just the usual.