The Return of Sherlock Holmes


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(4.6 stars; 1236 reviews)

Having left Sherlock Holmes apparently deceased at the conclusion of The Final Problem (in The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes), we now find that he is alive after all! In this collection, first published in 1905, the great detective causes Watson to faint (The Empty House), demonstrates that cryptography is elementary (The Dancing Men), and gets engaged (Charles Augustus Milverton). Join in the fun as Holmes deduces his way through these thirteen adventures. (summary by Laurie Anne Walden)

(11 hr 6 min)

Chapters

The Adventure of the Empty House, part 1 25:56 Read by Sibella Denton
The Adventure of the Empty House, part 2 23:21 Read by Sibella Denton
The Adventure of the Norwood Builder, part 1 (p. 17) 23:41 Read by Zachary Brewster-Geisz
The Adventure of the Norwood Builder, part 2 28:01 Read by Zachary Brewster-Geisz
The Adventure of the Dancing Men, part 1 (p. 36) 28:01 Read by Reynard T. Fox
The Adventure of the Dancing Men, part 2 32:04 Read by Reynard T. Fox
The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist, part 1 (p. 56) 23:21 Read by Reynard T. Fox
The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist, part 2 26:13 Read by Reynard T. Fox
The Adventure of the Priory School, part 1 (p. 71) 33:32 Read by Vivian Bush
The Adventure of the Priory School, part 2 30:35 Read by Vivian Bush
The Adventure of Black Peter, part 1 (p. 98) 22:43 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
The Adventure of Black Peter, part 2 25:37 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton, part 1 (p. 115) 24:40 Read by Gesine
The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton, part 2 18:59 Read by Gesine
The Adventure of the Six Napoleons, part 1 (p. 128) 18:06 Read by Kristine Mackin
The Adventure of the Six Napoleons, part 2 28:48 Read by Kristine Mackin
The Adventure of the Three Students, part 1 (p. 144) 18:49 Read by TinyPines
The Adventure of the Three Students, part 2 16:45 Read by TinyPines
The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez, part 1 (p. 160) 21:47 Read by Kristin Hughes
The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez, part 2 32:45 Read by Kristin Hughes
The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter, part 1 (p. 177) 19:16 Read by Sarah Jennings
The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter, part 2 23:21 Read by Sarah Jennings
The Adventure of the Abbey Grange, part 1 (p. 196) 28:57 Read by Ken Theriot
The Adventure of the Abbey Grange, part 2 24:56 Read by Ken Theriot
The Adventure of the Second Stain, part 1 (p. 214) 31:59 Read by Reynard T. Fox
The Adventure of the Second Stain, part 2 34:45 Read by Reynard T. Fox

Reviews

pretty good

(4.5 stars)

The readers could do better, but overall, pretty good. The plots are not as scary as, say the hound of the baskervilles, (which I recommend, version three) but I didn't see these turnouts of the mysteries coming and I enjoyed it

wonderful for a long journey

(4.5 stars)

I downloaded this audiobook set for my trip to Oakland from Los Angeles. I enjoyed each story and it helped make the 5.5 hours go by faster.

(4 stars)

I liked the way that Holmes came back. I wasn't sure that the explanation would seem plausible but it did. As always, I enjoyed the other stories as well.

A Holmes classic, of course.

(5 stars)

One of the few books I’ve listened to more than once through the years. For stories where I remember who did it I listen again to remind myself how Holmes figured it out!

good read

(3.5 stars)

would have preferred gentlemen readers for all chapters as the character in question is a man. Best read is by Ken Theriot whose voice fits best with Holmes

well done

(4 stars)

good readers, nice pace. a couple stories seemed to have (mild) audio issues that i would describe as phasing issues. but in all, well done.

I love it.

(5 stars)

It feels as if a friend was reading out to me by the crackling fireplace. Listen to the stories and get immersed in them.

(5 stars)

Clearly spoken, well enunciated, utilizing different voices for different characters, well done!! you captivated my attention for the length and breadth of this grand tale.