The Return of Sherlock Holmes (Version 3)

The book was first published in February 1905 by McClure, Phillips & Co. (New York) then on March 7, 1905 by Georges Newnes, Ltd. (London) and was the first Holmes collection since 1893, when Holmes had "died" in The Final Problem. Having published The Hound of the Baskervilles in 1901–1902 (setting it before Holmes' death) Doyle came under intense pressure to revive his famous character.

The first story is set in 1894 and has Holmes returning in London and explaining the period from 1891–94, a period called "The Great Hiatus" by Sherlockian enthusiasts. Also of note is Watson's statement in the last story of the cycle that Holmes has retired, and forbids him to publish any more stories. - Summary by Wikipedia (11 hr 51 min)

Chapters

The Adventure of the Empty House	56:08	Read by David Clarke
The Adventure of the Norwood Builder	58:03	Read by David Clarke
The Adventure of the Dancing Men	1:00:36	Read by David Clarke
The Adventure of the Solitary Bicyclist	49:35	Read by David Clarke
The Adventure of the Priory School Part 1	39:20	Read by David Clarke
The Adventure of the Priory School Part 2	36:54	Read by David Clarke
The Adventure of Black Peter	52:02	Read by David Clarke
The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton	43:55	Read by David Clarke
The Adventure of the Six Napoleons	52:29	Read by David Clarke
The Adventure of The Three Students	42:29	Read by David Clarke
The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez	54:51	Read by David Clarke
The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter	49:41	Read by David Clarke
The Adventure of the Abbey Grange	54:24	Read by David Clarke
The Adventure of the Second Stain	1:00:50	Read by David Clarke

Reviews

Excellent as always

(5 stars)

Reverend Eirena Llewellyn-Crow

David Clarke reads through these tales with his excellent way. I never tire of listening to the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson with the most fitting voices for each and every character. Sherlock himself would be delighted to listen, as well as Dr. Watson. A better job done I cannot imagine.

Another wonderful performance!

(5 stars)

J.B.

David Clarke does another spectacular job bringing Sherlock Holmes, Watson, and company to life in this reading of Doyle's classic short stories. There is no better Holmes narrator around. Any listener/reader, whether casual or a true Sherlock Homes aficionado, will find themselves loving every minute of this collection.

(5 stars)

Eemry

Fantastic! The book itself is very good - great short mysteries - and the reader is first class. An absolute pleasure to listen to.