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A fascinating collection of travellers' tales, featuring weird innkeepers, ghouls and ghosts, robbers and murderers, card sharpers and confidence tricksters, dead bodies in odd places....the very thing for anyone busy planning a vacation this year....

With his tongue unobtrusively tucked in his cheek, Doyle assists an imaginary French Brigadier in recalling his deeds of valor and gallantry while a young officer in Napoleon's army. Swords are brandished, villains are vanquished, and beautiful ladies swoon when Brigadier Gerard comes to town!

Based on the story by Arthur Conan Doyle.... Dr. Huxtable has a school for boys in the north of England. When the Duke of Holdernesse decides to send his young son there, that is good news for the school. The Duke is a very important person, and Dr. Huxtable is happy to have his son in the school. But two weeks later Dr. Huxtable is the unhappiest man in England.

Science fiction at its literate best with every story a little gem. Authors include Jack London, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes) and Nathaniel Hawthorne.

The fantastic Londonbased "consulting detective", famous for his astute logical reasoning, his ability to take almost any disguise, and his use of forensic science skills to solve difficult cases. This nine hour audiobook contains twelve of his most exciting adventures!

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (May 22, 1859 - July 7, 1930) was a British author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction, and for the adventures of Professor Challenger. He was a prolific writer whose other works include science-fiction stories, historical novels, plays and romances, poetry, and non-fiction.

Six more classic mysteries solved by Sherlock Holmes, including "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle", "The Adventure of the Speckled Band", "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb", "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor", "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet", and "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches".

The Green Flag, penned by Arthur Conan Doyle and initially featured in the June 1893 edition of the Pall Mall Magazine, unfolds a captivating tale. This narrative delves into intricate webs of mystery and suspense, showcasing Doyle's mastery in storytelling.

The Hound of the Baskervilles is the third of the four crime novels written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle featuring the detective Sherlock Holmes. Originally serialised in The Strand Magazine from August 1901 to April 1902, it is set largely on Dartmoor in Devon in England's West Country and tells the story of an attempted murder inspired by the legend of a fearsome, diabolical hound of supernatural origin. Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson investigate the case.

The Reigate Squires was one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventure of the Reigate Squires was first published in 1893. It is one of 12 stories in the cycle collected as The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. Doyle ranked The Adventure of the Reigate Squire twelfth in his list of his twelve favorite Holmes stories. Watson takes Holmes to a friend's estate near Reigate in Surrey to rest after a rather strenuous case in France. Holmes finds that his services are needed here, but he also finds that his recent illness serves him well. His host is Colonel Hayter.

Sherlock Holmes e il Dottor Watson devono affrontare uno dei loro nemici più terribili...

A stunning collection of the most significant short stories by some of the world's greatest writers. Each story packs a great tale into around 20 minutes of concise and evocative narrative. Perfect for the 20-minute commute, the jog around the block, or the bed-time wind down.

The deadly hand of Professor Moriarty once more reaches out to commit a vile and ingenious crime, but a mole in Moriarty's criminal organization alerts Sherlock Holmes of the evil deed by means of a cipher. When Holmes and Watson arrive at a Sussex manor house they appear to be too late. The discovery of a body suggests that Moriarty's henchmen have been at work. But there is much more to this tale of murder than meets the eye.

Er ist der berühmteste Detektiv aller Zeiten: Sherlock Holmes, wohnhaft 221b Baker Street, London. Die seit 1891 von Arthur Conan Doyle...

The 'Young Adult Classics' series continues with The Hound of the Baskervilles, the most popular Sherlock Holmes story. It is a chilling tale of a slavering dog on the moor that will excite listeners of any age. The popular classics, presented in an abridged form, are brilliantly brought to life by master Holmes reader David Timson and enhanced with atmospheric music.

Step back in time with Sherlock Holmes Radio, a thrilling series that revitalizes the adventures of Sherlock Holmes in the style of old-time radio dramas. Experience the excitement and suspense as each episode delivers intricate plots and brilliant deductions, all set against the nostalgic backdrop of vintage radio soundscapes.https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free!

Nous continuons à suivre les aventures du Professeur Challenger, ce personnage tonitruant, irascible et imbu de lui-même inventé par Conan Doyle. Challenger n'a pas que des défauts. Il est aussi brillant, courageux et loyal et ses précédentes aventures lui ont assuré la fidélité indéfectible de compagnons pourtant à l'origine bien mal disposés à son égard.

Is the world’s most famous detective on his deathbed? When Dr Watson finds Sherlock Holmes wasting away from a rare tropical disease, he must act fast if he is to save the life of his best friend. Sherlock Holmes, of course, may well have one more trick up his sleeve....

A horse trainer fears his master, Sir Robert Nortberton, has gone mad, and comes to Sherlock Holmes for help. Holmes and Watson swiftly discover that a horrible secret lurks in the shadows of Shoscombe. The last of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes short stories is brought vividly to life by Robert Hardy, known to many for playing Cornelius Fudge in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are once more called upon for help, this time by Professor Soames, a university lecturer in Greek. A paper for an important exam due to take place the next day goes missing from Soames’ study and suspicion falls on three students living nearby. Holmes and Watson must unmask the cheat in time for the exam.