A Study In Scarlet (Version 6)


Read by David Clarke

(4.7 stars; 2328 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

Superb Reading


(5 stars)

I selected this book because it was read by David Clarke. I was introduced to him when listening to “The Count of Montie Christo”. This story is obviously a good one, as all who enjoy Sherlock Holms will acknowledge, but Mr Clarke’s delivery makes a great story that much more pleasant!

Ahead of its Time - Clarke is Amazing


(5 stars)

My favorite living author is Neil Gaiman. I think I remember Gaiman, in an interview, refer to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle as his biggest influence as a writer and story teller. Gaiman’s style is so close to Doyle’s that I wouldn’t be surprised to learn that Gaiman is the actual reincarnation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Maybe it would be more accurate to say that Doyle was at least 120 years ahead of his time. This book holds up to today’s standards in every possible way, and exceeds them. Clarke’s performance of the text is absolutely wonderful. I’m going to listen to every book that Clarke has recorded for LibriVox, starting with all of the Sherlock Holmes stories, in the order that they were written.

Fantastic


(5 stars)

just amazing, the characters and voice changes are perfectly done


(5 stars)

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

A Study In Excellence


(5 stars)

David Clarke vs. all other versions is like Sherlock Holmes vs. crime. He wins.


(5 stars)

For anyone contemplating listening to A Study in Scarlet this is definitely the version to go for.


(5 stars)

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


(5 stars)

A most enjoyable tale. Mr Clarke is an excellent reader and deserves immense credit