His narration is spot on and his extra introductions to stories, building on his own. Watson is our firstperson narrator in all of the stories in the return of sherlock holmes. For more excellent audiobooks read by stephen fry, jump over to his. So when this popped up as a suggestion on my audiobook app i had to listen to it.
A sherlock holmes adventure unabridged audiobook, by arthur conan doyle. Heres a list that includes the date they were published. Thats a fancy way of saying that his purpose is to tell us stories about how awesome his bff sherlock holmes is. The title character was named after famous american poet oliver wendell holmes, sr.
Warrens husband has been abducted and then quickly released again, perhaps a case of mistaken identity. Sherlock holmes as read by basil rathbone internet. But who is responsible and will the murderer strike again. 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. 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. Ever since he made his first appearance in a study in scarlet, sherlock holmes has enthralled millions of fans. Watson as they investigate a dozen of their bestknown cases. 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. Traditionally, the canon of sherlock holmes consists of the 56 short stories and four novels written by sir arthur conan doyle. The adventures of sherlock holmes, read by david clarke. The adventures of sherlock holmes audiobook by arthur. It is made available through librivox and can be found here.
The adventures of sherlock holmes by sir arthur conan doyle 3. 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. 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. Originally published in 1892, this is the first and best collection of stories about the legendary sleuth. 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. I honestly think that this is a collection that everyone who loves audio books. 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 and narrative pointofview sandford borins. Set in late 19th century london, the novel not only creates a successful mystery. First appearing in print in 1890, the character of sherlock holmes has now become synonymous worldwide with the concept of a super sleuth. Hence, you see, my double deduction that you had been out in vile weather, and that you had a particularly malignant. The adventures of sherlock holmes audiobook, by arthur conan doyle.
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. 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 set brings together the twentyfour stories comprising the first volume of dr watsons sherlock holmes exploits the adventures of sherlock holmes. Films and tv shows do on occasion justice to the holmes stories but to get the real hero you have to read the books. As a fictional character remembered by the people of. Librivox recording of the adventures of sherlock holmes, by sir 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 memoirs of sherlock holmes, the complete audiobook, sherlock holmes full audiobook. An audible original drama starring nicholas boulton as sherlock holmes and kobna holdbrooksmith as dr. 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. A brilliant londonbased consulting detective, holmes is famous for his astute logical reasoning, his ability to take almost any dis.
Sherlock holmes, have encountered during their association. Complete collection of sherlock holmes audio books from various sources, in order of original publication according to wikipedia. Im looking for the best sherlock holmes audiobooks, as ive been meaning to read the volumes for years. The return of sherlock holmes is a collection of sherlock holmes stories, originally published in 19031904, by arthur conan doyle. Simon vance was the perfect narrator for holmes and watsons adventures. The sherlock holmes collection audiobook by arthur conan. Adventures of sherlock holmes by sir arthur conan doyleyou should listen to these wonderfully atmospheric period pieces says sue arnold.
This followup tothe national bestseller a study in sherlock is a stunning new volume oforiginal stories compiled by awardwinning sherlockians laurie r. The casebook of sherlock holmes is the book that mostshows the deep and caring bond that sherlock holmes alsoshares with watson. See the complete sherlock holmes series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. It includes such outstanding investigations as the speckled band, the redheaded league, the adventure of the greek interpreter, and the. Listen to adventures of sherlock holmes audiobook by sir arthur conan doyle.
The adventures of sherlock holmes is a collection of twelve stories by arthur conan doyle, featuring his famous detective. Try these books in the car each story is not too long but still really compelling. His reading of sherlock holmes unabridged is just flawless. The adventures of sherlock holmes is a collection of twelve short stories by arthur conan doyle, first published on 14 october 1892. Stephen fry reads all of sherlock holmes and its unstoppable. Download or stream the complete sherlock holmes by sir arthur conan doyle. Or stephen fry, comedian, writer and audiobook narrator par. Watson chronicles here some of the more interesting detective cases that he and his good friend, mr. Adventures of sherlock holmes podcast by sir arthur conan.
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. The memoirs of sherlock holmes complete full audiobook. Im not sure where to start and what is the best cast narrator to look for. 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. Hagiographic, or hagiography, is a term that refers to the biography of a saint. Now audible is proud to present arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes, read by stephen fry. 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. Sherlock holmes cannot be beat for sheer fun and enjoyment.
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. A brilliant londonbased consulting detective, holmes is famous for his intellectual prowess and renowned for. 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. It was such a treat listening to the entire collection and i really. Sherlock holmes is a fictional consulting detective in london 18801914 created by scottish author and physician sir arthur conan doyle. Plus, many of conan doyles fantastic and often surprisingly creepy supernatural tales, a couple of m. The adventures of sherlock holmes is actually not sir arthur conan doyles first publication featuring our favorite private consulting detective. Watson, no other mystery writer has come close to eclipsing him as the standard bearer in crime fiction. This was the first holmes collection since 1893, when holmes had died in the final problem. 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 and the druid of deat by richard t ryan audiobook at audible. There is not always a crime committed nor a culprit to find, and when there is, holmes does not invariably get his man. 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. The adventures of sherlock holmes at sherlock holmes is a fictional detective created by scottish author and physician sir arthur conan doyle. Works by arthur conan doyle featuring sherlock holmes. Stephen fry has narrated the entire sherlock holmes. It shadows the experiences of detective sherlock holmes, an enigmatic genius, as he tries to unravel the mystery of each investigation he partakes in. The adventures of sherlock holmes by sir arthur conan.
Behind the scenes with stephen fry, narrator of sherlock holmes. Listen to sherlock holmes audiobook by arthur conan doyle. Below is a list of novels and short stories in the official sherlock holmes canon by sir arthur conan doyle himself. The complete stories of sherlock holmes, volume 1 audible. The reasons for holmess enduring fascination are easy to understand.
The stories are collected in the same sequence, which is not supported. Sherlock holmes, the worlds most famous and enduring consulting detective. Venture back in time to victorian london to join literatures greatest detective team the brilliant sherlock holmes and his devoted assistant, dr. The adventures of sherlock holmes, unabridged audiobook on. They were originally published in the strand magazine from july 1891 to june 1892. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Since doyle created the immortal sherlock holmes and his assistant dr. Adventures of sherlock holmes get your free audiobook. A lifelong fan of doyles detective fiction, fry has narrated the complete works of sherlock holmes.
Now audible is proud to present arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes. Sherlock audio book is an independent production of the adventures of 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. Rowlings harry potter audiobooks and most recently recorded the tales of max carrados for audible studios. 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. 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. 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. Warren, a london lodginghouse keeper, comes to holmes with a curious story of a reclusive and eccentric tenant. James ghost stories, an unabridged recording of treasure island and the importance of being earnest. Review listen to arthur conan doyles classic collection of twelve stories entitled the adventures of sherlock holmes. This edition contains 27 short stories featuring sherlock holmes.
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. Download the complete sherlock holmes audiobook by sir. Frys holmes is crisp and highhanded, his watson enthusiastic and bemused, and the rest of the narration colorful without being mannered. The true story of new york citys greatest female detective and the 1917 missing girl case that c. Sir arthur conan doyle the adventures of sherlock holmes vols. 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. 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. This was published in 1887 in beetons christmas annual. Holmes, master of disguise, reasoned logically to deduce clients background from their first appearance. There are lots of sherlock holmes novels and stories on this channel, all recorded by actor narrator greg wagland for magpie audio. Sherlock holmes audiobook by arthur conan doyle, stephen fry. The definitive collection audible audiobook unabridged. Just how many sherlock holmes novels and short stories are there. 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.
Watson knows his every mood and habit, his attitude and manner. 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 complete sherlock holmes audiobook arthur conan doyle. It is an unabridged, high quality recording made by an experienced british stage actor. Sherlock holmes is the fictional detective created by scottish author sir arthur conan doyle during the late 19th century. 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.