My favorites of this batch are the problem of thor bridge and the adventure of the three garridebs. David timson in two of these stories, the reigate squire and the adventure of the beryl coronet, sherlock holmes demonstrates his thespian powers as he unravels the mysteries. The adventures of sherlock holmes, volume 1 public. David timson the adventures of sherlock holmes comprise the 24 short stories that appeared in the strand magazine in the closing years of the nineteenth century. One of our most admired readers, david timson, gives us some background information on sir arthur conan doyle. The awardwinning sherlock holmes narrator david timson leads us through conan doyles most famous tale. The return of sherlock holmes, volume 1 eastern regional. Listen to the adventures of sherlock holmes volume vi. From the moment mary morstan tells holmes about the mysterious disappearance of her father and the yearly gift of a pearl from an unknown benefactor, holmes. Four of the holmes canons more memorable tales are read with skill and style by david timson. Casebook of sherlock holmes volume i, the unabridged. Here, in the most remarkably precise manner, doyle produced two of the most wellknown characters in english fiction. The sign of four is the second story by conan doyle about the exploits of sherlock holmes from the moment mary morstan tells holmes about the mysterious disappearance of her father and the yearly gift of a pearl from an unknown benefactor, holmes.
The return of sherlock holmes, volume 1 king county library. Theyre a bit on the short side, at only a few hours each, but i dont hesitate to get them, or wait until theyre on sale and pick them up then. The adventure of the empty house, one of the 56 sherlock holmes short stories written by sir arthur conan doyle, is one of stories in the cycle collected as the return of sherlock holmes. In this collection are four of the finest cases of mr sherlock holmes. Picturing the flat at 221b baker street and 19th century london is easy through watsons naratives and timson s excellent voice characterizations.
In 2009, an audiobook version of the complete works of sherlock holmes was released, featuring timson as each. When sherlock holmes met his demise in the adventure of the final problem, published in 1893, the distress of the unsuspecting reading public was profound. David timson is a british actor who has performed several audio dramas for the black library. The adventures of sherlock holmes i audiobook arthur conan. I cant think of a better voice for sherlock, watson, and all the other characters than david timson.
What with seeking the whereabouts of the stolen mazarin diamond, disco. In 2009, an audiobook version of the complete works of sherlock holmes was released, featuring timson as each and every single character. The most fun part of this audiobook is a bonus story, the wonderful toy, written by the narrator, david timson. Sherlock holmes podcast with david timson by david timson. More than a century since his conception, sherlock holmes remains the. David timson six short stories from sherlock holmes career that are sure to delight the whole family, including. Nicolas soames, publisher of naxos audiobooks has just asked me if i d like. Once again mr timson proves that he is the equal of any of our great voice men, capable of creating a living character by the pitch of his voice. He is best known for his narration of the complete sherlock holmes audiobook, in which he voices all 125 characters in the holmes novels and short stories. Naxos audiobooks david timson reading sherlock holmes.
The return of sherlock holmes, volume 1 by arthur conan doyle. The adventures of sherlock holmes v audiobook by arthur. The casebook of sherlock holmes, volume i audiobook arthur. Before decline and fall, timson completed a tenyear cycle of recording the entire sherlock holmes canon. I would agree that david clarke is the best sherlock holmes reader on this app, but as he never recorded this book in particular, ruth takes a very deserving second. The redheaded league is one of arthur conan doyles stories from the adventures of sherlock holmes 1892. The adventure of the crooked man audible audiobook. Two american travelers have been killedone with poison, the other with a knife through the heartand the only clues at the scene are a womans wedding ring. The adventures of sherlock holmes, volume 4 harris.
Casebook of sherlock holmes volume 2 by arthur conan doyle. The return of sherlock holmes i audiobook on cd, 2004. Find out what happens when hapless ginger pawnbroker jabez wilson comes to consult sherlock holmes. Public pressure forced conan doyle to bring the sleuth back to life, and explain his apparently miraculous survival of a deadly struggle with professor. Having concluded the complete sherlock holmes canon for naxos audiobooks, david timson explores the origins of sir arthur conan doyles master sleuth. 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. Audiofile magazine spotlight on narrator david timson. In the adventure of the illustrious client, holmes puts his own. Listen to casebook of sherlock holmes volume ii by sir. My only annoyance was his pronunciation of irene eyeraynee. The return of sherlock holmes, volume 1 by arthur conan. Timson, the reader for all the volumes in the series, is brilliantly convincing in his voices for holmes, watson, and all the butlers, squires, villains, and bit players.
The adventures of sherlock holmes iii audible audiobook. In the final problem, perhaps the greatest of the short stories of sherlock holmes, the english detective encounters his most formidable rival. Eventually, doyle saw fit to continue his holmes canon and wrote a series of thirteen short stories the return of sherlock holmes published in 1905. His narrations have earned eight audiofile earphones award. In the last six stories written by conan doyle featuring sherlock holmes and dr watson, the duo face some of their most challenging cases. Listen to return of sherlock holmes volume i by sir. Listen to casebook of sherlock holmes volume i by sir.
However, the problems facing the sleuth are as diverse and challenging as ever. James ghost stories, an unabridged recording of treasure island and the importance of being earnest. The return of sherlock holmes volume ii by sir arthur conan. It grated on me each time i heard it as i usually pronounce it and have heard it pronounced as eyereen. David timson is an actor, voice actor, and playwright. Jan 21, 2008 sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes stories on naxos audiobooks, read by david timson. The mystery of the missing suitor is solved and sherlock holmes raises his whip. In 2002 he won the audio of the year award for his reading of a study in scarlet.
He does an incredible job narrating these sherlock holmes audiobooks. Nicolas soames, publisher of naxos audiobooks has just asked me if id like to do edmund spensers the faerie queene. The adventures of sherlock holmes iv audible audio edition. Overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Listen to the return of sherlock holmes volume ii by sir arthur conan doyle, david timson for free with a 30 day free trial. More than 1050000 cds, dvds, vinyls, games, technics, equipment and toys since 1991 at your service. There are lots of sherlock holmes novels and stories on this channel, all recorded by actor narrator greg wagland for magpie audio. The adventures of sherlock holmes arthur conan doyle. David timson does the best readings among all the sherlock holmes audio books i own.
British narrator david timson has garnered a bit of a reputation for recording. He is best known for his narration of the complete sherlock holmes audiobook, in which he voices all 125 characters in the holmes novels and short. The hound of the baskervilles alaska digital library. This is a story from the adventures of sherlock holmes ii collection. A study in scarlet brooklyn public library overdrive.
Included in this collection are all four fulllength holmes novels and more th. With the casebook of sherlock holmes volume i david timson has almost completed his unabridged reading of the entire sherlock holmes canon and what a triumph it is. Listen to return of sherlock holmes volume i by sir arthur. The return of sherlock holmes, volume 1 king county. It is far inferior to david timson s reading of sherlock holmes. These six cases are among the last undertaken by sherlock holmes before he retired to the sussex downs. Listen to the valley of fear audiobook by sir arthur conan.
Mar 04, 1996 the most fun part of this audiobook is a bonus story, the wonderful toy, written by the narrator, david timson, which i think is superior to most of conan doyles own stories in the casebook. Listen to the adventures of sherlock holmes volume i by arthur conan doyle, david timson for free with a 30 day free trial. Listen to the adventures of sherlock holmes volume vi by arthur conan doyle,david timson for free with a 30 day free trial. The classical actor and british television performer manages the accents and characters skillfully. The series begins, inevitably, with the shock reappearance of the master detective in the adventure of the empty house. The casebook of sherlock holmes i by arthur conan doyle. The other is the five orange pips, part of the adventures of sherlock holmes. Sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes stories on naxos audiobooks, read by david timson.
Here, timson brings his remarkable performance skills to one of doyles fulllength novels. The adventures of sherlock holmes ii audible audiobook. Actor and awardwinning audiobook director david timson creates elegant portraits of the characters with his performance of this selection from the adventures of sherlock holmes collection. Plus, many of conan doyles fantastic and often surprisingly creepy supernatural tales, a couple of m. David timson won the audiobook of the year award for his reading of this, the first sherlock holmes novel. Listen to the adventures of sherlock holmes volume i. In disguise, sherlock holmes returns from his supposed death at the. The four collected here arent the best holmes stories, but theyre tightly written, and their charm and suspense are magnified by david timsons riveting narration. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. David timson the adventures of sherlock hol naxos cd. The original title was the dancing men, when it was published as a short story in the strand magazine in december 1903. The adventures of the empty house and other stories, unabridged audiobook on cd by.
The casebook of sherlock holmes audiobook on cd, 2007. The creeping man is another one i especially enjoyed, despite the fact that its one of the less credible stories in the canon. Eventually, doyle saw fit to continue his holmes canon and wrote a series of thirteen short stories the return of sherlock holmes. The adventures of sherlock holmes ii sir arthur conan doyle, david timson. The adventures of sherlock holmes iv audible audio. The adventures of sherlock holmes v by arthur conan doyle. The adventures of sherlock holmes ii the scandal in bohemia, the adventure of the engineers thumb, the five orange pips, silver blaze by arthur conan doyle read by david timson classics 3. Winner of the 2014 audie award for classics sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes tales are rightly ranked among the seminal works of mystery and detective fiction. What was the horror of the speckled band or the secret behind the curious legacy. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. I highly recommend any holmes story read by david timson.
After 10 years, 57 stories, four novels and 60 cds, david timson s monumental task of recording every word of conan doyles sherlock holmes stories for naxos concludes. This extended story brings the archetypal detective to the moors with his friend and. He also reads the adventures of sherlock holmes i, ii, iii, iv, v, and vi and the return of sherlock holmes i, ii, and iii, the hound of the baskervilles, the sign of four, the valley of fear, and the casebook of sherlock holmes. This is great compilation of sherlock holmes stories and the narrator, david timson, does an excellent job conveying the mysteries and their solutions. The casebook of sherlock holmes, volume ii audible audiobook. Sherlock holmes podcast, with david timson naxos audiobooks. Conan doyle ranked it second in the list of his favourite holmes tales. As fine an achievement in its way as the complete bbc radio 4 dramatisation. David timson delivers an outstanding performance in this highly recommended audiobook of a collection of conan doyles casebook that. In this collection are four of the finest cases of mr sherlock holmes, narrated by his faithful friend and admirer dr watson. The complete sherlock holmes read by david timson unabridged. The return of sherlock holmes, volume 1 boston public.
A study in scarlet was the very first sherlock holmes novel. The return of sherlock holmes volume iii by arthur conan. The hound of the baskervilles vancouver public library. Timson completed a tenyear cycle of recording the entire sherlock holmes canon.
The complete sherlock holmes audiobook arthur conan doyle. David timson, having completed the whole of arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes canon a remark. This audiobook, beautifully read by david timson, contains half of the casebook stories. The sherlock holmes series read in unabridged form, by david timson for naxos audiobooks is widely regarded as one of the finest. More than a century since his conception, sherlock holmes remains the epitome of the private detective. The set also contains a new sherlock holmes story, specially written by david timson to celebrate the completion of the project. The sign of four is the second story by conan doyle about the exploits of sherlock holmes.