Adventures of sherlock holmes by sir arthur conan doyleyou should listen to these wonderfully atmospheric period pieces says sue arnold. Twotime emmy award nominee the good wife and audie award winner for best narrator alan cumming here narrates sir arthur conan doyles firstrate yuletide whodunit the adventure of the blue carbuncle. The title character was named after famous american poet oliver wendell holmes, sr. The complete sherlock holmes audiobook arthur conan doyle.
The sherlock holmes character has appeared in every medium imaginable, from tv series to video games to stageplays and of course movies such as the ones starring robert downey, jr. The true story of new york citys greatest female detective and the 1917 missing girl case that c. Watson, holmes emerges from his smokefilled rooms on baker street to grapple with the forces of treachery, intrigue, and evil in such cases as the speckled band, in which a terrified woman. This followup tothe national bestseller a study in sherlock is a stunning new volume oforiginal stories compiled by awardwinning sherlockians laurie r. Sherlock holmes is a fictional consulting detective in london 18801914 created by scottish author and physician sir arthur conan doyle. Im looking for the best sherlock holmes audiobooks, as ive been meaning to read the volumes for years. Sherlock holmes is a fictional detective created by scottish author and physician sir arthur conan doyle, a graduate of the university of edinburgh medical school. First appearing in print in 1890, the character of sherlock holmes has now become synonymous worldwide with the concept of a super sleuth. This set brings together the twentyfour stories comprising the first volume of dr watsons sherlock holmes exploits the adventures of sherlock holmes. The stories are collected in the same sequence, which is not supported. Venture back in time to victorian london to join literatures greatest detective team the brilliant sherlock holmes and his devoted assistant, dr. Watson chronicles here some of the more interesting detective cases that he and his good friend, mr. Im in a sherlock holmes mood at the moment, partially due to the book im reading about the characters evolution and partially due to the nye special.
See the complete sherlock holmes series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. It shadows the experiences of detective sherlock holmes, an enigmatic genius, as he tries to unravel the mystery of each investigation he partakes in. Originally published in 1892, this is the first and best collection of stories about the legendary sleuth. Cumming adds his personal flair to the mystery classic and turns in an outstanding performance of the great detective sherlock holmes and his pal, watson. While the omniscient author was the standard point of view for nineteenth century novels, one notable exception was arthur conan doyles novels and short stories about the detective extraordinaire sherlock holmes. Sherlock holmes audiobook by arthur conan doyle, stephen fry.
The adventures of sherlock holmes audiobook, by arthur conan doyle. Or stephen fry, comedian, writer and audiobook narrator par. So when this popped up as a suggestion on my audiobook app i had to listen to it. Holmes, master of disguise, reasoned logically to deduce clients background from their first appearance. Stephen fry reads all of sherlock holmes and its unstoppable.
This gripping collection includes many of the famous casesand great strokes of brilliancethat made the leg,endary sherlock holmes one of fictions most popular creations. I was excited to learn of actor stephen frys new narration and commentary on the complete works of sherlock holmes and decided to sit down to. Staying in stephen fry has narrated the entire sherlock holmes collection as an audiobook on audible the beloved brit has lent his voice to all of sir arthur conan doyles mysteries. Adventures of sherlock holmes podcast by sir arthur conan. This version of the complete sherlock holmes is very slightly easier to read than the free one from the kindle store and the chapter plates are nice.
Watson as they investigate a dozen of their bestknown cases. His reading of sherlock holmes unabridged is just flawless. It contains the earliest short stories featuring the consulting detective sherlock holmes, which had been published in twelve monthly issues of the strand magazine from july 1891 to june 1892. These are the first sherlock holmes short stories doyle wrote, and they serve as an excellent introduction to the greatest fictional detective of all time. Complete collection of sherlock holmes audio books from various sources, in order of original publication according to wikipedia. A collection of twelve short stories featuring conan doyles legendary detective, originally published as single stories in strand magazine and subsequently collected into a single volume. Sherlock holmes is the fictional detective created by scottish author sir arthur conan doyle during the late 19th century. Warren, a london lodginghouse keeper, comes to holmes with a curious story of a reclusive and eccentric tenant. But who is responsible and will the murderer strike again. The sherlock holmes collection audiobook by arthur conan. Since doyle created the immortal sherlock holmes and his assistant dr. Sherlock holmes cannot be beat for sheer fun and enjoyment. The adventures of sherlock holmes by sir arthur conan. Plus, many of conan doyles fantastic and often surprisingly creepy supernatural tales, a couple of m.
It is an unabridged, high quality recording made by an experienced british stage actor. Hence, you see, my double deduction that you had been out in vile weather, and that you had a particularly malignant. As a fictional character remembered by the people of. Traditionally, the canon of sherlock holmes consists of the 56 short stories and four novels written by sir arthur conan doyle. Watson knows his every mood and habit, his attitude and manner. This edition contains 27 short stories featuring sherlock holmes. Works by arthur conan doyle featuring sherlock holmes. The adventures of sherlock holmes, read by david clarke. The adventures of sherlock holmes at sherlock holmes is a fictional detective created by scottish author and physician sir arthur conan doyle. Download or stream the complete sherlock holmes by sir arthur conan doyle. The sherlock holmes book series by multiple authors includes books a study in scarlet, the sign of the four, the adventures of sherlock holmes, and several more.
Thats a fancy way of saying that his purpose is to tell us stories about how awesome his bff sherlock holmes is. A brilliant londonbased consulting detective, holmes is famous for his astute logical reasoning, his ability to take almost any dis. It includes such outstanding investigations as the speckled band, the redheaded league, the adventure of the greek interpreter, and the. Set in late 19th century london, the novel not only creates a successful mystery. Klinger the sherlock holmes stories by sir arthur conan doyle wererecently voted the top mystery series of all time, and they have enthralledgenerations of readersand writers. For more excellent audiobooks read by stephen fry, jump over to his.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A brilliant londonbased consulting detective, holmes is famous for his intellectual prowess and renowned for. Rowlings harry potter audiobooks and most recently recorded the tales of max carrados for audible studios. The memoirs of sherlock holmes complete full audiobook. At first, holmes believes moriarty is responsible for the abduction, but when the napoleon of crime is proved innocent, holmes must work with his archnemesis to rescue the queen. The adventures of sherlock holmes is actually not sir arthur conan doyles first publication featuring our favorite private consulting detective. The definitive collection audible audiobook unabridged. Sir arthur conan doyle the adventures of sherlock holmes vols. Watson is our firstperson narrator in all of the stories in the return of sherlock holmes. An audible original drama starring nicholas boulton as sherlock holmes and kobna holdbrooksmith as dr. His narration is spot on and his extra introductions to stories, building on his own. His creator, conan doyle, imbued his detective hero with intellectual power, acute observational abilities, a penchant for deductive reasoning and a highly educated use of forensic skills.
Stephen fry has narrated the entire sherlock holmes. Try these books in the car each story is not too long but still really compelling. The complete stories of sherlock holmes, volume 1 audible. This was published in 1887 in beetons christmas annual. In this context, the term canon is an attempt to distinguish between doyles original works and subsequent works by other authors using the same characters.
Heres a list that includes the date they were published. Sherlock holmes, the worlds most famous and enduring consulting detective. The adventures of sherlock holmes, unabridged audiobook on. There is not always a crime committed nor a culprit to find, and when there is, holmes does not invariably get his man. Sir arthur conan doyle 18591930 a concoction of twelve stories, the adventures of sherlock holmes is the third book in the original sherlock holmes series. Referring to himself as a consulting detective in the stories, holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, deduction, forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when. The adventures of sherlock holmes is a collection of twelve stories by arthur conan doyle, featuring his famous detective. Just how many sherlock holmes novels and short stories are there. Night beat, red ryder, the sealed book, the best of sherlock holmes, the six shooter with james stewart, stand by for crime, theatre royale, voyage of the scarlet queen, xminus one and the war of the worlds. This was the first holmes collection since 1893, when holmes had died in the final problem.
Now audible is proud to present arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes. Adventures of sherlock holmes get your free audiobook. Audiobook narration preferences are a very personal thing and for any narration you can generally find pretty polarised opinions, and so, here are some of mine. Listen to sherlock holmes audiobook by arthur conan doyle. Nope, the novels a study in scarlet 1888 and the sign of four 1890 preceded this collection of twelve tales by the way, all of conan doyles holmes stories and novels were published in magazines before they came out as books. Below is a list of novels and short stories in the official sherlock holmes canon by sir arthur conan doyle himself. Download the complete sherlock holmes audiobook by sir.
The casebook of sherlock holmes is the book that mostshows the deep and caring bond that sherlock holmes alsoshares with watson. Listen to adventures of sherlock holmes audiobook by sir arthur conan doyle. Im not sure where to start and what is the best cast narrator to look for. Watson, no other mystery writer has come close to eclipsing him as the standard bearer in crime fiction. Sherlock holmes and the druid of deat by richard t ryan audiobook at audible. Sherlock holmes, have encountered during their association. Ever since he made his first appearance in a study in scarlet, sherlock holmes has enthralled millions of fans. With watson serving as a narrator, readers get a first person account of sherlock and his character traits and habits, which somehow become more believable because they are conveyed through a real person, and not an omniscient presence. The reasons for holmess enduring fascination are easy to understand. A lifelong fan of doyles detective fiction, fry has narrated the complete works of sherlock holmes. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet.
Sherlock holmes as read by basil rathbone internet. The memoirs of sherlock holmes, the complete audiobook, sherlock holmes full audiobook. I mean, in every other book, we get to know that watson really appreciates sherlock holmes but you never really get to see what holmes thinks or whether he even thinks about watson. Films and tv shows do on occasion justice to the holmes stories but to get the real hero you have to read the books. I honestly think that this is a collection that everyone who loves audio books. The adventures of sherlock holmes by sir arthur conan doyle 3.
They were originally published in the strand magazine from july 1891 to june 1892. Simon vance was the perfect narrator for holmes and watsons adventures. Frys holmes is crisp and highhanded, his watson enthusiastic and bemused, and the rest of the narration colorful without being mannered. Sherlock holmes and narrative pointofview sandford borins. Behind the scenes with stephen fry, narrator of sherlock holmes. A sherlock holmes adventure unabridged audiobook, by arthur conan doyle. Librivox recording of the adventures of sherlock holmes, by sir arthur conan doyle. It was such a treat listening to the entire collection and i really. It is made available through librivox and can be found here.
Hagiographic, or hagiography, is a term that refers to the biography of a saint. The return of sherlock holmes is a collection of sherlock holmes stories, originally published in 19031904, by arthur conan doyle. James ghost stories, an unabridged recording of treasure island and the importance of being earnest. The complete sherlock holmes by sir arthur conan doylewhat a marathon but what a result, says sue arnold after listening to sherlock holmes for 73 hours. Now audible is proud to present arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes, read by stephen fry.