Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, DL (22 May 1859 - 7 July 1930) was a Scott… Read Full Bio ↴Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, DL (22 May 1859 - 7 July 1930) was a Scottish author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction. He was a prolific writer whose other works include science fiction stories, historical novels, plays and romances, poetry, and non-fiction.
All of the stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle are now freely available at Project Gutenberg, both in text and spoken word.
The stories of Sherlock Holmes are also available on tape/CD from CSA Word Publications as audiobooks and is read by Edward Hardwicke who is best known for playing Dr Watson in the highly acclaimed Granada tv series Sherlock Holmes which starred Jeremy Brett.
All of the stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle are now freely available at Project Gutenberg, both in text and spoken word.
The stories of Sherlock Holmes are also available on tape/CD from CSA Word Publications as audiobooks and is read by Edward Hardwicke who is best known for playing Dr Watson in the highly acclaimed Granada tv series Sherlock Holmes which starred Jeremy Brett.
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The Yellow Face
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J j
Very progressive of ACD for his time. Highlighting the racism of the time thru Watson's eyes and the mom's words and actions.
"The little creature ran across at the words and nestled up against the lady's dress."
"Handsome and intelligent looking, but bearing unmistakable features of his african descent..."
"it was our misfortune that our only child took after his people rather than mine."
"I had to choose between you and in my weakness I turned away from my own little girl."
Great ending...a good man.
This is perhaps my favorite and I have watched and read SH stories since a child. Thought i had read or seen them all multiple times. Now Im curious to hear if there are others subtly touching on social issues other than glimpses of the precarious role of women of that time
Tom de Kler
Poetic but ignorant.
The woman's nature is naturally not devious; that's why she's a terrible liar.
Similarly, it's unimaginable she would have doubts about her husband's reaction had he not given some reason. Bigotry about black people was the rule rather than the exception, and even the most progressive of men may have made racist statements.
You must understand that this is a woman who has chosen to go against society's standards, for love. And to avoid even the chance of gossip and persecution, for herself and the child, risked her loving marriage, which clearly went against her conscience and nature as she was absolutely dreadful at it.
And we know very well that she was otherwise never in the habit of lying, the man testified she was a wonderful loving wife otherwise.
This was a daft, but kind woman whose actions were dictated by love and love alone.
To say that the man is foolish for accepting the woman and the child as his own still, one must have a terrible understanding of motherhood. If the man had not accepted them, the story would be a tragic tale of how a man's stubborn pride would leave husband, wife and child all miserable and alone.
G H
I enjoyed the story, even though it doesn't include so much investigating.
"Any truth is better than indefinite doubt"
It has one of my favourite quotes of Sherlock Holmes and a very lovely ending.
Great narration, espcially the last line whisper "Norbury" was nicely delivered by you. It is alright Mr.Holmes as we say here Even the finest horses sometimes stumble .
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They do indeed, G H.
Which gives a lot of hope for us donkeys!
Victoria Ward
Wonderful story! I remember reading this a few years ago, and feeling thankful at how much society has progressed over time! We can learn a lot from Victorian literature (while also being thoroughly entertained).
Motzi T. Rogue
Greg’s Holmes readings are all incredible.
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Cheers Motzi!!
Lorraine Thomson
Wonderful stories
Just the thing for an insomniac!
Just wish that when I do fall asleep, something would go ' ping' to wake me up again!
I constantly have to rewind the story!
Never mind, at 72 years of age, Sherlock and John have been constant in my life!
Than you so very much
From Falkirk.
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Thank you Lorraine! I'm glad you've enjoyed them. All the best to you in Falkirk!
Violet Femme
A most beautiful story, and glimpse inside the equally beautiful mind of the man that wrote it 😍 Thank you for sharing it 💟
Kater _
This story is one of the most wholesome and sweet he ever wrote but still so suspenseful. Consequently it’s one of my favourites.
Jeff Chapman
After listening to this channel for a week, I have come to regard Greg Wagland as the quintessential Holmes! I have read these stories many times over since my youth. And have come to enjoy these audio books very much.
Thank you to all who have made these Conan Dolye stories available in this format. You've done a remarkable job and a great service to the legion of Sherlock Holmes fans from across the planet.
Cheers!