Read by the inimitable Christopher Lee, this audiobook contains four short stories from the great detective’s case book. Four demanding, even life-threatening, adventures for the much-loved amateur detective, who, with the faithful Watson by his side, has earned his place in our national life and social history. This collection of short stories, taken from The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes, sees Baker Street’s most famous resident investigating a mysterious maritime murder, a tragic crime of passion, a surprising elopement and the unexpected windfall promised to a reclusive collector. Contains: The Adventure of the Lion’s Mane, The Adventure of the Three Garridebs, The Problem of Thor Bridge, The Adventure of the Retired Colourman “Christopher Lee is a worthy inheritor of the deerstalker headwear and S-bend pipe. His tones are august and measured and he can break off to do the character voices nicely.” Ham & Amp; High on The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a Scottish physician and writer. He is most famed for his greatest creation, the great detective Sherlock Holmes. Requires internet connection for purchase, plus iPod or other Audible-compatible player or iTunes software on Mac OS X or Windows.
Published by: HarperCollins Publishers