The Valley of Fear (Part Two): A Sherlock Holmes Novel

Listen to Part 1 of The Valley of Fear here: • The Valley of Fear (Pa...
This video comprises the second part and coda of 'The Valley of Fear', a novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes. It was published in 1914.
The Valley of Fear is partly based on the Molly Maguires and James McParland. Part One takes place in England and Part Two entitled 'The Scowrers' takes place in the Vermissa Valley in the U.S.A.
It is read by Greg Wagland for Magpie Audio 2019.
Part One is also available on this channel via this link: • The Valley of Fear (Pa...
as are many other novels and short stories featuring Sherlock Holmes.

[@hyperphenomenal4360]

Mr. Wagland your style of storytellling is unparalleled, you could do every accent and voice of every character with utmost perfection

[@twowheeldrive6096]

00:10 Chapter 1: The Man 20:10 Chapter 2: The Body Master 54:50 Chapter 3: Lodge 341, Vermissa 1:31:38 Chapter 4: The Valley of Fear 1:54:00 Chapter 5: The Darkest Hour 2:23:45 Chapter 6: Danger 2:34:16 Chapter 7: The Trapping of [redacted] 3:06:20 Epilogue Brilliant story! Thanks for uploading.

[@sarah-janecollins3194]

Now I need to go back and listen to part one again!🤣🤦‍♀️

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I'm not sure it makes that much difference...

[@moviemad56]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio it makes a difference to me.

[@ringpop6177]

I’m on part 27 and a half It’s a lot!!

[@kspace99]

Top notch, a really great rendition of a really great story!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Chris.

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Such a delicious voice! The story? Horrifying! Moriarty wasn’t the only evil. Doyle was such an excellent writer, and I love the 2 different settings. Thank you for posting.

[@br9906]

Such an underrated story... After Hound, my favourite Sherlock novella, your narration is flawless

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Kind of you Bruno

[@copernicus6420]

Hound was the best indeed.

[@cloefauna]

I love this one the most. Such detailed imagery, as always, and the story within has stayed with me like a vivid dream, a brilliantly eerie, ominous evocation of the American settlers... très magnifique! 💖

[@chrisdilly1798]

89 8th⁹

[@mariameere5807]

So spot on! The most underrated tale I have ever heard in my life and I am not exaggerating!!!👍👍👍 🕊🤍🕊

[@maxfinel7762]

I didn't see anyone below mention it, so I'll note that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle based the plot of this story on a real story. The real bad guys were the Molly Maguires, and I think the real Pinkerton agent may have been named McParlan (not sure 'bout the last). Anyway, I still intend to read the story written by the actual Pinkerton agent! (I just checked -- the Pinkerton agent was named: James McParland)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Interesting! I knew it was based on a true story. How many liberties have been taken via disclaimer over the years in the 'entertainment industry'.

[@sloanfrakes5918]

Thank you!!! I do love the way you tell a story. Your voice was made to read these stories. Thank you for your time I do like hearing you read.

[@johnmichaelfitzgerald3052]

Thanks Greg (Wagz) Wagland, you a bloody treasure m8ty , cheers for the booth time....

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

As nobody ever says 'The Booth Time is the Smooth Time'. And there's a reason for that. Cheers JMF - much appreciated.

[@johnmichaelfitzgerald3052]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Anytime Wagz, was funny last night my lovely wife & I sat listening to one of your masterpiece's of mind inducing orgasm'z🤣.. As we we listened, my wife said, is that all the same guy doing those accents? Especially the Aussie accent character was from Ballarat Victoria, only an hour half from me lol, she really enjoyed that Victorian era Sherlock Holmes, thanks again m8..🇦🇺🍻cheers

[@yulonglian2137]

One of my favorite stories, narrated by my favorite reader! A great experience.

[@tessellatiaartilery8197]

What an incredible story. And the narration was breathtaking. The timing, the characters, such poise and skilled narration. Thank you Mr. Wagland for your outstanding reading. Your work is greatly appreciated.

[@katherineozbirn6426]

So glad to hear the Sherlock stories in the narration that reflects the culture. Better than my internal American English interpretation would be. Something gets lost in the reading translation of a person's inner voice, and hearing the works in their natural linguistic context really allows one to appreciate the works more. Super job. Thank you.

[@itallia666]

My Goodness! That story was so enthralling! Ive been wanting to hear it for so long but because of the parts 1 & 2 taking over 6hrs in total ive had to wait until i knew i wouldnt be disturbed & had nothing pressing to attend to & today was that day & My! Was it worth the wait. It was quite stupendous! & you Mr Wagland did it every ounce of justice so i award you praise of the very highest magnitude 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Thank You Thank You.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad to hear it itallia666

[@andrewtrip8617]

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[@Frenchblue8]

​@@andrewtrip8617S? What does that even mean?

[@invereal]

Absolutely delicious. One of the best Conan Doyle stories yet, and based on real American history. As always, Greg Wagland keeps us enthralled with his exquisite voice. Don't miss Part 1!

[@abdalkaderalkhatib2000]

Thank you Mr. Greg Wagland, today I have completed all the four novels and the 56 short stories of Sherlock Holmes, thank you for your high quality audiobooks, I like when you change your accent to fit the character you are playing, Thank you !

[@sabrewulfgouki7635]

I've been waiting patiently for this 1! Thank you Greg, you are the best Sherlock narrator by at least a country mile..... Here's to the deductive mind. Cheers!

[@petechambers541]

It's quite funny really, this is the longest part of all the books without sherlock in it.. At least til the end that is, but it's weirdly my fave of all the longer sherlock stories because its a story within a sherlock story

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

It's certainly an unusual structure for these stories. A tad too much about the naughty ways of the baddies for my money! Cheers...

[@petechambers541]

Yeah it does glamerise the criminal fraternity but at least birdy brought them down, sadly the end wasn't perfect but again if all endings were happy ever after it would be tedious

[@dennisp940]

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[@dennisp940]

@@petechambers541 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@sivanlevi3867]

The Valley of Fear is a mix of surprise and terror. I never knew Moriarty was involved until reading this.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

He's got his finger in a lot of pies, that Moriarty.

[@jdtreadway]

Man that had more twists and turns than a mountain road.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I don't know. Once you've heard one outrage by the Scowrers I reckon you've heard them all.

[@jdtreadway]

LMAO.... I have a bone to pick with you sir. I love to listen to audiobooks to relax me and go to sleep. I am not able to do this with you. I find myself even more awake while listening to you.... alas I will have to find someone else to put me to sleep.

[@janetsmith8566]

The perfect Sherlock voice

[@harikumar5858]

A delightful experience of listening to almost seven hours of this superb reading, inclusive of part 1&2, and I had the book in my lap to read the text simultaneously!! Wonderful!

[@johnokane2145]

Absolutely most superlatively narrated.

[@gopcongress]

Along with "A Study in Scarlett," Sir Author wrote two eponymous late 19th Century American Westerns. Amazing how Moriarty had such tentacles even in rural Appalachia.

[@lparsons6977]

I can’t express in words how happy I am to to finally get to hear this. I love your narration and stories. Your voice is so pleasant to listen to, and I’m also glad it’s a long audiobook . Thank you so much! 🥰

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you L Parsons for taking the time to comment. Appreciated!

[@iamcoachmichaelmcbride]

I've listened to this entire story twice, and it gets better and better every time. Bravo 👏🏽!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

👍🏼

[@davidescrihuela3953]

I love to listen to your audiobooks both for learning English and for entertainment. Thank you for your work, talent and passion!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Comment appreciated, David. Hope it's both useful and entertaining.

[@mariameere5807]

Wow 🤩 I am so speechless! An amazing story and an aweamazing performance 🎭! Thank you so much 😊 I moved here from Ireland, originally from New York- Irish American, I’ve been living in London since I was 16 and I’ve never heard an English person due an Irish ☘️ accent so well!

[@jabrayjay6679]

Could it be? Could it really be? Hooray!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

No, 'tis a mirage! Cheers Jabray!

[@ringpop6177]

Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio or a rare eclipse

[@Frenchblue8]

Just finished. How i WISH i was just starting out!! Quite reminiscent of another where we must eventually hear the full accounting of a man's history, following as the thread rewinds~ its a brilliant literary device, and clearly, ACD is a master

[@royaltyreclaimed8027]

3:07:00 "Dear me, Mr. Holmes. Dear me." I'm screaming. It's so playful and chilling. Everything he does is just peak villainy.

[@JB---]

Wow! I had never heard of this story. This was excellent.

[@annskinner8467]

Wonderful! Bless you, Greg, you are so good to us! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Ann

[@malcolmbeven5152]

I've listened to you read these wonderful stories by Sherlock Holmes, over and over, never tire of them,or your relaxing voice, best wishes Greg 👌👍

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you like them! All the best to you M B.

[@mahalaxmijha2967]

Dear me, Mr.Holmes. Dear me! Excellent narration Greg!! Cheers!!

[@rjfpac]

What was the name of the country detective in the village in part one, not McDonalds from the Yard, the other one ? I think he was involved with Moriarty......

[@blex5579]

i salute you, dear Greg Wagland.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks blex

[@annskinner8467]

Just listened to this for a second time. Whar a powerful story it is.Thanks again, Greg! Stay safe and well! ❤️🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️❤️

[@bethellemcpherson6442]

Love these so much! I've listened to most of them a dozen times and they never get old, very pleased to have part 2 of this one :)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad!

[@jaymacchione6558]

Another reading done by the Master, Well Done sir!

[@rab7889]

Oh my. The last time I read this, I was 8 years old, and barely understood the import of the larger story. I forgot it as unimportant. Wow. You read it beautifully, Mr. Wagland. A haunting tale. I'd like to think, as Doyle hints, that it was Ted Baldwin whom Douglass bested. But we may never know.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Ra B. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rab7889]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Thank YOU, sir! It was gripping.

[@ringpop6177]

I’m so glad this came out the same week as the Greg Wagland coffee table book! 100 glossy photos at a book store near you!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

How's that selling, Ringpop617? I don't want it being pulped like Alan Partridge's book.

[@ringpop6177]

Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio it’s doing good with that centerfold picture I put in

[@Bambisgf77]

Y’all ( yes I am southern) are teasing right? Bc if such a book exists sign me up to purchase!!

[@andybaker8956]

Many thanks for upload 🙏

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers snedgers. Nice name!

[@annskinner8467]

Just finished listening for the third time. . . and in the bath as usual! 🛀 🛀 Birdie Edwards, my hero ❤️❤️

[@ozrecs]

Thank you

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

No worries!

[@gebswife]

Thank you thank you thank you 😊💙You’re the best in this genre 💙💚💙💚🕵️‍♂️

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers sparrow of the storm

[@gebswife]

Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio 😄😁😃💚

[@applesauce6546]

Thank you so much! I have no idea how I missed this one, but I just loved it! Thank you Mr. Wagland.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You are very welcome

[@jayfox28]

Thanks a lot, Greg! You kept me up til 4 in the morning!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Good to hear!

[@ashishconnery]

Great work. Keep it up good sir.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I'm trying ashish. Thank You!

[@MethCrystal666]

It was worth the wait. Thank you!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Hope you enjoy!

[@Tomgmach1]

Wow great story , and narration . I couldn’t stop listening. Thank You !

[@ThroneOfBhaal]

Brilliantly done! My first Holmes novel ( you can thank Star Trek TNG for my curiosity ) Thank you for the effort and brilliant performance. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and yours. :)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@petechambers541]

Yesssssssss, been waiting on part 2, thank you so much, your sherlock is the best audio version by a long long way, this is gonna last me a few nights lol... I fall asleep within 30 mins 😁😴😁😴... Only due to being late at night ill add

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Pete. Glad you clarified... I've been close to patenting myself as a sleep aid!!! Many thanks!

[@petechambers541]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio lol... Didn't mean it like that, I love to listen when I go to bed, but your stories are so relaxing I crash in no time.. I use a timer app so I know where to pick up from the following night :)

[@ringpop6177]

Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio 😂

[@keefmilbo61]

@@petechambers541 yup and me, never get to the end of one

[@karenwaters1926]

Woohoo Liking and loving it

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Karen. Appreciated as per.

[@drummerboy1390]

Well worth the wait. Many thanks.

[@lauraveapi3840]

Yes 😍 right on time 😍

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

We aim to please! Cheers Laura!

[@lauraveapi3840]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio this story gave me 7 hours of sleep. 😮 more than I did the entire last week. And now I have the pleasure to listen to it again, because I missed a bit 😄😍

[@christahorton4964]

Just finished it! I have to say its absolutely brilliant! I love it. Thank yoy for the upload and everything that went into doing it. I always love listening to these mesmerizing tales and and as they are voiced by u i could not wish for more. Your voice is so calming the atmosphere you create is just beautiful beginning to end. So many thanks u my good sir! I hope you have a wonderful night❤❤

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Very kind, Christa! All the best.

[@christahorton4964]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio you as well! 😊

[@rab7889]

One of my absolute favourite stories! Thank you!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@roatanowl8791]

lovely reading, thank you

[@acerovalderas]

One of my favourite stories. The reader is excellent.

[@Katya-zj7ni]

Wonderful! I must have missed this one. Thank you so much

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You are very welcome, Catherine!

[@fastaxion229]

Great reading. I have been waiting for the 2nd part. Thanks a lot .

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you Antonio

[@PCMcGee1]

Well done. Thank you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you!

[@wendyevans3272]

Just discovered these audio Sherlock Holmes stories and they are so well narrated. Working my way through them.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Wendy.

[@weatherman68]

Very much appreciated. 😉🍻

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you!

[@mijiyoon5575]

Finally managed to get ALL of this tale listened to ... both parts ... so interesting w/ excellent narration from *Greg Wagland* TY *Greg* 📚📚📖📖👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Miji Glad you liked!

[@leehallam9365]

Beautifully read as ever. Conan Doyle really didn't seem comfortable writing Holmes novels, other than the Hound of the Baskervilles they are little more than short stories, wrapped around another story. He famously tried of Holmes, perhaps he used him to get a readership for stories which interested him more.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes, I agree Lee.

[@williamdonkor2337]

reading it was interesting but listening to the audio is wonderful and amazing. Good job everyone👏👏

[@ringpop6177]

Do you know a Pea jacket never goes out of style

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Very true. Wasn't I wearing one in the coffee table book?

[@katiedotson704]

I had listened to part 1 well before part 2 was recorded. I then let it slip my mind until part 2 showed up on my suggestion line up. I had to listen to part 1 again which was as wonderful as the first time around. As Douglas had gone overboard and no body recovered, I can’t help but hope that the old Pinkerton Detective and the English Legend managed to get another one over on Moriarty. Yes, I know it’s a piece of fiction but I still want the good guys to win as from where I sit in the US, the good guys, when they can be found at all, are struggling to keep there head above water. The Scours (sp?) have over run the halls of justice and are thoroughly stinking up the place.

[@bungakunoaikousha]

Amazing, as usual! Thank you so much, dear sir!! 😘

[@robertfletcher3421]

Thank you so much for this. Great stuff.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Robert

[@StephenWong14]

I'm still mad that Sherlock Holmes exposed Douglas's plan instead of keeping it secret

[@issuma8223]

Yes, but then the whole Americans-are-violent section would have been hard to work in, and the story would have been too short to publish as a novel. But if Holmes HAD acted as you suggest, Moriarty probably would have failed.

[@martavdz4972]

Yeah, that was my first thought! But I think he knew Moriarty would have found out anyway. Holmes suggested Moriarty had a spy in the house (probably one of the servants), and the spy would have found out and told Moriarty what actually happened.

[@jasonfreeman2863]

Excellent!! I can’t thank you enough

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Jason. Appreciated.

[@KiKiabout]

Excellent... Thank you!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you liked it, KiKi!

[@d1iv1ine]

This is one of my favourites thank you

[@mikebeatstsb7030]

Thank you for this

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Pleasure.

[@nicolajames5037]

This was truly an excellent story

[@shlosher]

Everytime I listen to this story, my internal monologue is in an Irish accent for a week.

[@nothankyou5524]

Nicely done.....

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers, No!

[@willowanastasiades4385]

Absolutely brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyed this

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Many thanks!

[@user-uv6yr6mn4c]

Thank you. I like how you read the book! The story is good too!

[@amigojuarez]

My phones been auto-playing TVoF part 1 for a while now. Could it have been foreshadowing 🤔

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Good one!

[@robynkittelty-redman519]

Wonderful...AGAIN. Thanks

[@MrsHandyRU]

A few months ago, this video was my heads-up to decoding you! Love to you both from little old me.

[@tonyeden8381]

Both?

[@saleemkirmani5583]

Unfortunately, nobody brought it to light in detail on TV or the cinema, I believe. Jeremy Brett should have acted as Sherlock along with David Burke as Watson in the Grenada series for this story.

[@petechambers541]

There is an animated version ..quite dated tho , 70s I'm guessing

[@brucebartlett6536]

Greg Wagland is the best!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

It's been said - all too infrequently! Ta, Bruce!

[@teampugayfarm4600]

superb!!!!!!!!!!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 its worth the wait😊

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Len. Appreciated.

[@micahfoley9572]

ooh, that was good. i kinda wish more holmes stories had big chunky backstory like this.

[@mariovillarreal8647]

Great! An excellently, professionally prepared, presented production!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you liked it!

[@mariovillarreal8647]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio thank you for the hearts and great podcast. Mario

[@riggs20]

***SPOILERS*** (sort of) Oh, this was wonderful. I’ve always loved the Sherlock stories. But this is the first one that made me cry, “Get Out!” when the twist was revealed! LOL. I did not see that coming. I was as shocked as the men in the story. 😆 Thank you Greg for a wonderful and immersive reading!

[@KD-mo5pw]

Yay!

[@salamyj]

Awesome

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Abdulsalam Glad you liked it.

[@salamyj]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio impressive Episodes

[@johnnicholas1488]

Very well read .

[@siobhancondon8109]

Totally enjoyable narration ❤❤❤

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dgettofuck1123]

Brilliant been waiting for the 2nd half . I can't thank you enough. These stories are the only thing that helps me sleep . X

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks D G

[@mecahhannah]

I love this story

[@karenwaters1926]

Wow. I'm sensing a pattern. Appearantly I hear this channel all the way thru twice a year. Digressions admittingly are more often. Hint. Hint.

[@MLawrence1941]

I waited for this upload for so long!! Thank you so much for finally recording this! The Valley of Fear is my favourite Sherlock Holmes story by far ♥️ (particularly this second part where, coincidentally, the main doylean characters hardly make any apparition 😅😅 but whatever)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Not my favourite but hope you like it. Thank you!

[@Bambisgf77]

Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio Ohh! That’s a question I would like to ask! Greg, what is your favorite SH story?

[@Bambisgf77]

Mine is The Devils Foot or a Study in Scarlett ... actually? I LOVE THEM ALL!

[@rowanliggett]

Beautifully read as always

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you!

[@JH-ug8jp]

"You must give me time. You must give me time. "

[@mohammedzubair3461]

did anyone ever tell you that you sound like alan rickman? you're narration is really great. i just loved it to the core.

[@2shots.]

Very good.

[@ringpop6177]

You say Chicago soooo cute!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

How's that hot dog going?

[@ringpop6177]

Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio I didn’t have the stuff to make a real Chicago dog ! But I bet it’s great!