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Kurz vor seiner Abreise nimmt Sherlock Holmes den Auftrag eines jungen Mannes an, dessen Großonkel im All verschollen ist. Es wäre nicht Holmes, wenn er bei der Suche nach dem Verschollenen nicht auch noch einen Mordfall aufklären könnte. Dr. Watson nutzt die Gelegenheit, um sich etwas Ruhm zu verschaffen.

Clive Merrison stars as Holmes, with Michael Williams as Watson, in these four adventures from the unique, fully dramatised BBC canon of Conan Doyle stories: A Study In Scarlet, The Sign of the Four, The Hound of the Baskervilles and The Valley of Fear.

In these eight intriguing tales, Holmes and Watson solve cases that range from the suspicious to the downright strange. They encounter mysteries as diverse as vanishing staff, secret plans and eccentric lodgers as Holmes is struck down by a rare tropical disease and, later, lured away from retirement to help his country on the eve of war.

The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb is one of the most chilling and fast-paced cases in the Sherlock Holmes canon. When a terrified engineer arrives at 221B Baker Street with a gruesome injury and an unbelievable story, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are drawn into a shadowy conspiracy involving counterfeiters, secret machinery, and a deadly trap hidden behind locked doors.

When a terrified young woman seeks help after her sister’s mysterious death, Holmes and Dr. Watson are drawn into a dark country estate filled with strange whistles in the night, bolted shutters, and a sinister stepfather with a violent temper. What begins as a puzzling locked-room mystery quickly becomes a race against time as Holmes uncovers a method of murder so cunning it has shocked people for generations.

Sir Henry Baskerville, Erbe von Baskerville Hall, lebt schon eine Weile auf dem im Moor gelegenen Anwesen. Dort verläuft ein Tag wie der andere und Sir Baskerville langweilt sich fürchterlich. Doch dann findet er bei einem seiner Besuche in Grimpen, gemeinsam mit Dr. Mortimer, den Büroangestellten Blake Glover tot auf. Der Mann ist eindeutig ermordet worden. Inspiriert von seinen Begegnungen mit Sherlock Holmes und Irene Adler beginnt Sir Baskerville in diesem Fall zu ermitteln.

The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic Sherlock Holmes mystery that begins not with a corpse or a crime scene—but with a lost hat and a Christmas goose. What unfolds is a clever, fast-paced investigation involving a priceless blue gemstone, mistaken identities, moral dilemmas, and Holmes’ brilliant powers of deduction.

Enter the fog-shrouded streets of Victorian London in The Man with the Twisted Lip, one of the most clever and psychologically intriguing cases of Sherlock Holmes. When a respected gentleman mysteriously vanishes and a grotesque beggar is suspected of foul play, Holmes uncovers a truth far stranger—and more unsettling—than murder.

With a deadly phantom hound on the loose and a mysterious man living on the moor, Devon is a dangerous place to be. But Holmes and Watson must put their fears aside. The country's favourite crime-fighting duo need to unravel the strange case of Sir Charles Baskerville's murder before his nephew meets the same fate.

A secret government document has been stolen. It's up to Holmes and Watson to find it and save the country from war! But with sly secret agents, mysterious murders and the question of a curious bloodstain to contend with, will Holmes and Watson be able to piece the puzzle together in time?

All Watson wants is a nice quiet holiday with Holmes, but that's not what he's getting. When Brenda Tregennis is found dead at her dinner table, with no clues as to how or why, all eyes turn to the detective duo to solve the mystery. With deadly experiments, lethal poisons and a suspicious explorer to deal with, there's no time for relaxation!

Immerse yourself in The Hound of the Baskervilles, the third of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles four thrilling crime novels featuring the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. First serialized in The Strand Magazine from August 1901 to April 1902, this captivating tale unfolds on the eerie moors of Dartmoor in Devon, England. It weaves a gripping narrative of attempted murder, sparked by the chilling legend of a fearsome, supernatural hound. (Summary by Wikipedia)

The letters of my friend Mr. Stark Munro offer a deeply connected narrative that vividly portrays the challenges a young man may encounter as he embarks on his career. I’ve entrusted these letters to an editor, hoping they can be shared in their original form with minimal edits. Among them are two letters, the fifth and the ninth, which require some omissions. Above all, I believe my friend would cherish the idea that his experiences might provide strength and guidance to another young man navigating the uncertainties of life, as he once did. - HERBERT SWANBOROUGH, LOWELL, MASS. - Summary by...

Step into the world of gaslight and deduction with a podcast devoted to the complete works of Arthur Conan Doyle. Each episode presents a faithfully delivered reading, inviting listeners to wander through fog-veiled London streets, windswept moors, and adventures both mysterious and grand.With a tone befitting the great chronicler himself - measured, curious, and keenly observant - these recordings aim not merely to entertain, but to rekindle the thrill of discovery that lives within every page. Settle into your chair, draw close to the fire, and allow the stories to unfold as though narrated ...

This captivating 1926 collection features sixteen thought-provoking essays on religion by prominent figures of the early 20th century, primarily authors. Originally published in The London Daily Express, the anthology includes the insights of notable writers such as Arnold Bennett, Hugh Walpole, and Rebecca West, alongside esteemed personalities like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Israel Zangwill. Join us on a reflective journey through their diverse perspectives on faith and spirituality, as compiled by David Wales.

After enduring a series of heartbreaking losses in his family, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle sought solace in spiritualism, hoping to uncover proof of an afterlife. His openness to the mystical led him to believe in the existence of spirits and supernatural beings, including fairies. This conviction intensified when he encountered the controversial photographs taken by the Cottingley girls, which he championed as evidence of these ethereal entities. In this fascinating exploration, Doyle presents his perspective on the phenomenon, despite the eventual revelation that the photographs were a clever ...

In search of a worthy successor to Sherlock Holmes after the iconic detectives untimely demise in 1894, Arthur Conan Doyle crafted this captivating murder mystery set against the backdrop of Napoleons reign. Follow a Frenchman as he returns to his homeland, eager to take his place among the Emperors ranks in a tale filled with intrigue and adventure. (Summary by Cathy Barratt)

Der Hopfenhändler Grant Munro bittet Sherlock Holmes um Rat: er führt ein sehr glückliches Eheleben, doch seit kurzem scheint seine Frau ihm etwas zu verheimlichen. Dies korrespondiert mit der Tatsache, dass ein lange unbewohntes Haus in der Gegend neue Bewohner hat, eine alte Frau Munros Hilfsangebot für die neuen Nachbarn jedoch barsch ablehnte. Dennoch zeigt Mrs. Munro großes Interesse an dem Haus, besteht jedoch ihrem Mann gegenüber darauf, keinerlei Aussagen dazu machen zu müssen. Bis Munro ein grässlich entstelltes Gesicht an einem der Fenster des Hauses erblickt...

Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson werden von Miss Mary Morstan beauftragt, bei der Suche nach ihrem verschollenen Vater zu helfen. Dieser war Offizier in Indien und verschwand vor zehn Jahren bei seiner Rückkehr nach England. Ein anonymer Brief bringt die drei auf die Spur von Thaddeus Sholto. Von ihm erfahren sie, dass dessen Vater mit dem Gesuchten befreundet war und zusammen mit ihm in Indien in derselben Kompanie gedient hat.

Auf Wega 5 tobt ein Wahlkampf. Die Kandidaten scheinen auch vor gewalttätigen Mitteln nicht zurückzuschrecken. Sherlock Holmes soll mit Dr. Watson und dem Ersten Offizier Tornot nach dem Rechten sehen. Bald gibt es ein erstes Opfer.