A Study In Scarlet (Version 6)


Read by David Clarke

(4.7 stars; 2693 reviews)

A Study in Scarlet is a detective mystery novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, introducing his new characters, "consulting detective" Sherlock Holmes and his friend and chronicler, Dr. John Watson, who later became two of the most famous characters in literature.

Conan Doyle wrote the story in 1886, and it was published the following year. The book's title derives from a speech given by Holmes to Doctor Watson on the nature of his work, in which he describes the story's murder investigation as his "study in scarlet": "There's the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life, and our duty is to unravel it, and isolate it, and expose every inch of it." (A "study" is a preliminary drawing, sketch or painting done in preparation for a finished piece.)
- Summary by David Clarke (4 hr 37 min)

Chapters

Mr Sherlock Holmes 17:53 Read by David Clarke
The Science of Deduction 22:25 Read by David Clarke
The Lauriston Garden Mystery 24:05 Read by David Clarke
What John Rance Had to Tell 15:20 Read by David Clarke
Our Advertisement Brings A Visitor 15:39 Read by David Clarke
Tobias Gregson Shows What He Can Do 20:48 Read by David Clarke
Light In the Darkness 20:47 Read by David Clarke
On The Great Alkali Plain 24:49 Read by David Clarke
The Flower of Utah 16:37 Read by David Clarke
John Ferrier Talks With the Prophet 12:36 Read by David Clarke
A Flight For Life 21:36 Read by David Clarke
The Avenging Angels 23:05 Read by David Clarke
A Continuation of the Reminiscences of John Watson MD 27:31 Read by David Clarke
The Conclusion 14:23 Read by David Clarke

Reviews


(5 stars)

A gripping tale, well read! One of the best narrators I've heard and one I will be following.


(5 stars)

Bravo! Mr. Clarke has kindly donated a professional quality reading to the literature loving public.

probably a book unavailable at the utah public library.


(4 stars)

great narrator... thankyou

Thank You David Clarke!


(5 stars)

I listened to David Clarke's excellent performance of The Count of Monte Cristo and really enjoyed his work. I wanted to listen to some other books that he's performed and A Study In Scarlet seemed like a good place to continue. It's an interesting story that weaves together two different narratives of London and Utah. Very entertaining and well performed once again. Thank you for your work and service David. Much appreciated.

My First sherlock Holmes book but Is certainly not the Last.


(5 stars)

I started this book on a wimp but as it progressed i found my self more and more invested. The writing of the author and the voice of the narrator were so immersive that its almost like happening just in front of you. The variance between characters accents, speaking pattern, and emotions were conveyed brilliant. The narrator did a very good job would recommend 100%


(5 stars)

This reader is absolutely excellent, and he had a most excellent book to read. Part I is the first time that Dr. Watson meets Sherlock Holmes, which is fun to hear. As the story progresses, Holmes becomes interested in a recent crime and then becomes thoroughly involved. It is always fun to hear Holmes explain his reasoning techniques. Watson immediately knows that his new flatmate is very complicated. The description of the murder scene did not present clues to me. When part II began, I had to make sure I hadn't accidentally skipped to a different story. Part II was so full of strange history. It seems that the author wasn't fond of Mormons. This is where the love story appeared as well as a kind of imprisonment. Eventually, the two parts come together, and Holmes solves the crime.

Well Done


(5 stars)

David Clarke is amazing as always. The story was excellent as well. In the middle it cuts rather abruptly to Utah and starts an interesting tale there. You are able to pick up enough points to guess how it might weave together at the end, which was fun. And of course it did weave together seamlessly.

excellent


(5 stars)

Well told story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes is kind of a conceited character, yet I can’t help liking him and am always pleased when he solves his case. Read well by David Clarke as always. For real I would almost listen to any book read by him just because he reads so well!