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. David timson does the best readings among all the sherlock holmes audio books i own. Listen to the adventures of sherlock holmes volume vi. The casebook of sherlock holmes i by arthur conan doyle. It is far inferior to david timson s reading of sherlock holmes.
The classical actor and british television performer manages the accents and characters skillfully. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. David timson is an actor, voice actor, and playwright. These six cases are among the last undertaken by sherlock holmes before he retired to the sussex downs. In the last six stories written by conan doyle featuring sherlock holmes and dr watson, the duo face some of their most challenging cases. The redheaded league is one of arthur conan doyles stories from the adventures of sherlock holmes 1892. 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. 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. Listen to casebook of sherlock holmes volume ii by sir. 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. 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 arthur conan doyle. David timson is a british actor who has performed several audio dramas for the black library.
It grated on me each time i heard it as i usually pronounce it and have heard it pronounced as eyereen. The adventures of sherlock holmes, volume 4 harris. In the adventure of the illustrious client, holmes puts his own. The return of sherlock holmes, volume 1 by arthur conan. 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. David timson six short stories from sherlock holmes career that are sure to delight the whole family, including. The casebook of sherlock holmes, volume i audiobook arthur.
The adventures of sherlock holmes i audiobook arthur conan. 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. I cant think of a better voice for sherlock, watson, and all the other characters than david timson. Sherlock holmes podcast, with david timson naxos audiobooks. One of our most admired readers, david timson, gives us some background information on sir arthur conan doyle. 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.
The return of sherlock holmes i audiobook on cd, 2004. Sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes stories on naxos audiobooks, read by david timson. Included in this collection are all four fulllength holmes novels and more th. Four of the holmes canons more memorable tales are read with skill and style by david timson. More than a century since his conception, sherlock holmes remains the epitome of the private detective. The awardwinning sherlock holmes narrator david timson leads us through conan doyles most famous tale. 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.
The adventures of sherlock holmes v audiobook by arthur. 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. British narrator david timson has garnered a bit of a reputation for recording. Naxos audiobooks david timson reading sherlock holmes. The adventures of sherlock holmes v by arthur conan doyle. Here, timson brings his remarkable performance skills to one of doyles fulllength novels. 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 iv audible audio.
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. I highly recommend any holmes story read by david timson. He does an incredible job narrating these sherlock holmes audiobooks. This audiobook, beautifully read by david timson, contains half of the casebook stories. Listen to the adventures of sherlock holmes volume i. Listen to return of sherlock holmes volume i by sir. The adventures of the empty house and other stories, unabridged audiobook on cd by. The original title was the dancing men, when it was published as a short story in the strand magazine in december 1903. Sherlock holmes podcast with david timson by david timson.
In the final problem, perhaps the greatest of the short stories of sherlock holmes, the english detective encounters his most formidable rival. In 2002 he won the audio of the year award for his reading of a study in scarlet. Jan 21, 2008 sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes stories on naxos audiobooks, read by david timson. The adventures of sherlock holmes ii audible audiobook. The return of sherlock holmes, volume 1 boston public. More than 1050000 cds, dvds, vinyls, games, technics, equipment and toys since 1991 at your service. David timson the adventures of sherlock hol naxos cd. In this remarkable collection are all the 60 stories 56 short stories and four longer novels which relate the work and skill of the legendary holmes. In this collection are four of the finest cases of mr sherlock holmes. My only annoyance was his pronunciation of irene eyeraynee.
In disguise, sherlock holmes returns from his supposed death at the. 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. However, the problems facing the sleuth are as diverse and challenging as ever. 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. Silver blaze audible audiobook unabridged arthur conan doyle. Casebook of sherlock holmes volume i, the unabridged. 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. David timson delivers an outstanding performance in this highly recommended audiobook of a collection of conan doyles casebook that. Before decline and fall, timson completed a tenyear cycle of recording the entire sherlock holmes canon. The hound of the baskervilles vancouver public library. 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 place in my opinion, and does the book acceptable justice.
The return of sherlock holmes, volume 1 eastern regional. The series begins, inevitably, with the shock reappearance of the master detective in the adventure of the empty house. The adventures of sherlock holmes iii audible audiobook. James ghost stories, an unabridged recording of treasure island and the importance of being earnest. David timson, having completed the whole of arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes canon a remark. The casebook of sherlock holmes, volume ii audible audiobook. Here, in the most remarkably precise manner, doyle produced two of the most wellknown characters in english fiction. 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. His narrations have earned eight audiofile earphones award. Listen to the adventures of sherlock holmes volume i by arthur conan doyle, david timson for free with a 30 day free trial.
The adventure of the crooked man audible audiobook. 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. Casebook of sherlock holmes volume 2 by arthur conan doyle. Their individual traits and their relationships, their ambitions and foibles are introduced against the backdrop of an ex. The complete sherlock holmes audiobook arthur conan doyle. The set also contains a new sherlock holmes story, specially written by david timson to celebrate the completion of the project.
The mystery of the missing suitor is solved and sherlock holmes raises his whip. 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 return of sherlock holmes, volume 1 by arthur conan doyle. In 2009, an audiobook version of the complete works of sherlock holmes was released, featuring timson as each and every single character. 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. What was the horror of the speckled band or the secret behind the curious legacy. Arthur conan doyle, david timson, naxos audiobooks. Public pressure forced conan doyle to bring the sleuth back to life, and explain his apparently miraculous survival of a deadly struggle with professor. Overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
Listen to the valley of fear audiobook by sir arthur conan. 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. This is a story from the adventures of sherlock holmes ii collection. There are lots of sherlock holmes novels and stories on this channel, all recorded by actor narrator greg wagland for magpie audio. The most fun part of this audiobook is a bonus story, the wonderful toy, written by the narrator, david timson.
The other is the five orange pips, part of the adventures of sherlock holmes. As fine an achievement in its way as the complete bbc radio 4 dramatisation. In 2009, an audiobook version of the complete works of sherlock holmes was released, featuring timson as each. Timson completed a tenyear cycle of recording the entire sherlock holmes canon. 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. The adventures of sherlock holmes, volume 1 public. Father brown is an eccentric priest with his own particular ways of dealing with crime. The adventures of sherlock holmes iv audible audio edition. Listen to the adventures of sherlock holmes volume vi by arthur conan doyle,david timson for free with a 30 day free trial. 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. In this collection are four of the finest cases of mr sherlock holmes, narrated by his faithful friend and admirer dr watson. The return of sherlock holmes volume iii by arthur conan. The casebook of sherlock holmes audiobook on cd, 2007. The adventures of sherlock holmes ii sir arthur conan doyle, david timson.
Complete sherlock holmes, the unabridged naxos audiobooks. 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. Listen to casebook of sherlock holmes volume i by sir. The return of sherlock holmes volume ii by sir arthur conan.
The complete sherlock holmes read by david timson unabridged. Picturing the flat at 221b baker street and 19th century london is easy through watsons naratives and timson s excellent voice characterizations. Find out what happens when hapless ginger pawnbroker jabez wilson comes to consult sherlock holmes. Nicolas soames, publisher of naxos audiobooks has just asked me if i d like. The hound of the baskervilles alaska digital library. My favorites of this batch are the problem of thor bridge and the adventure of the three garridebs. Audiofile magazine spotlight on narrator david timson. The return of sherlock holmes, volume 1 king county. The creeping man is another one i especially enjoyed, despite the fact that its one of the less credible stories in the canon. This is great compilation of sherlock holmes stories and the narrator, david timson, does an excellent job conveying the mysteries and their solutions. Nicolas soames, publisher of naxos audiobooks has just asked me if id like to do edmund spensers the faerie queene. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. This extended story brings the archetypal detective to the moors with his friend and.
A study in scarlet brooklyn public library overdrive. The sign of four is the second story by conan doyle about the exploits of sherlock holmes. What with seeking the whereabouts of the stolen mazarin diamond, disco. Conan doyle ranked it second in the list of his favourite holmes tales. 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. Listen to return of sherlock holmes volume i by sir arthur. David timson won the audiobook of the year award for his reading of this, the first sherlock holmes novel. Plus, many of conan doyles fantastic and often surprisingly creepy supernatural tales, a couple of m. The sherlock holmes series read in unabridged form, by david timson for naxos audiobooks is widely regarded as one of the finest. Having concluded the complete sherlock holmes canon for naxos audiobooks, david timson explores the origins of sir arthur conan doyles master sleuth. Listen to the return of sherlock holmes volume ii by sir arthur conan doyle, david timson for free with a 30 day free trial. A study in scarlet was the very first sherlock holmes novel. More than a century since his conception, sherlock holmes remains the.
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