I was talking to my dentist, and he said to me that hes had it on his shelf for about 20 years, but when i told him id done the audio, he said hed buy that instead. David timsons recordings have won plaudits across the world. The adventures of sherlock holmes v audiobook arthur. I think it pales in comparison to the likes of many stories contained in the adventures of sherlock holmes which, in my estimation, is brilliant as well as the classic novel the hound of the baskervilles.
It is far inferior to david timson s reading of sherlock holmes. David timson once again doyle presents a series of cases which baffle the police, but are no match for sherlock holmes and his trusty companion dr. Sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes stories on naxos audiobooks, read by david timson. Watson recounts the adventure of the empty house, the adventure of the dancing men, and others, as holmes sharp observations and intelligent deductions cut to the truth of the matter.
The adventures of sherlock holmes vi audiobook by arthur. Plus, many of conan doyles fantastic and often surprisingly creepy supernatural tales, a couple of m. Doyle, arthur conan, timson, david, doyle arthur conan. The complete sherlock holmes audiobook arthur conan doyle. Fall, timson completed a tenyear cycle of recording the entire sherlock holmes canon. Arthur conan doyle, david timson, naxos audiobooks. And finally theres david timsons wonderful voice, bringing conan doyles vast and extraordinary cast. Included in this collection are all four fulllength holmes novels and more th. The four collected here arent the best holmes stories, but theyre tightly written, and their charm and suspense are magnified by david timson s riveting narration. Buy a cheap copy of the complete sherlock holmes book by arthur conan doyle. The adventure of the crooked man audible audiobook. The wonderful toy, written by the narrator, david timson, which i think is superior to most of conan doyles own stories in the casebook. There are lots of sherlock holmes novels and stories on this channel, all recorded by actor narrator greg wagland for magpie audio.
Have you listened to any of david timsons other performances before. The speckled band, the adventure of the copper beeches, the stockbrokers clerk, the redheaded league classic literature with classical music sir arthur conan doyle, david timson on. The return of sherlock holmes iii audiobook on cd, 2005. The return of sherlock holmes audiobook, written by arthur. Jul 01, 2007 listen to casebook of sherlock holmes volume i audiobook by sir arthur conan doyle. It is far inferior to david timsons reading of sherlock holmes.
Though the hound of the baskervilles came out in 1902, it was set in a time before holmes death. This audio book would be a welcome addition to any library. The four collected here arent the best holmes stories, but theyre tightly written, and their charm and suspense are magnified by david timsons riveting narration. In 2009, an audiobook version of the complete works of sherlock holmes was released, featuring timson as each and every single character. Complete sherlock holmes, the u, book by sir arthur. Listen to the adventures of sherlock holmes volume i by arthur conan doyle, david timson for free with a 30 day free trial. The adventures of sherlock holmes, i unabridged david timson to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. The adventures of sherlock holmes is a collection of 12 short stories that were originally illustrated by sidney paget. Listen to the return of sherlock holmes volume i by arthur conan doyle, david timson for free with a 30 day free trial. Jan 21, 2008 sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes stories on naxos audiobooks, read by david timson.
David timson delivers an outstanding performance in this highly recommended audiobook of a collection of conan doyles casebook that features lesserknown taleslike the adventure of the. After 10 years, 57 stories, four novels and 60 cds, david timsons monumental task of recording every word of conan doyles sherlock holmes stories for naxos concludes. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Librivox recording of the adventures of sherlock holmes, by sir arthur conan doyle. There is not always a crime committed nor a culprit to find, and when there is, holmes does not. The war years of sherlock holmes audiobook by arthur. The adventures of sherlock holmes v audiobook arthur conan. British narrator david timson has garnered a bit of a reputation for recording. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. And while thats not always the case with fiction, it holds true for naxoss series of sherlock holmes stories. In the adventure of the illustrious client, holmes puts his own life in danger as he tries to cut short a young girls infatuation. More than a century since his conception, sherlock holmes remains the. The adventures of sherlock holmes full audiobook greatest.
As an avid lover of the original sherlock holmes stories ive read them all several times, im always excited and a bit nervous about new works that use the characters. The set also contains a new sherlock holmes story, specially written by david timson to celebrate the completion of the project. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. And there is even a new sherlock holmes story, specially written by david timson. Naxos audiobooks complete sherlock holmes, the unabridged. Sherlock holmes podcast, with david timson naxos audiobooks. David timson is a british actor who has performed several audio dramas for the black library. Winner of the 2014 audie award for classics sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes tales are rightly ranked among the seminal works of mystery and detective fiction. This is a companion set to the adventures of sherlock holmes. Listen to return of sherlock holmes volume i audiobook by sir arthur conan doyle.
A collection of twelve short stories featuring conan doyles legendary detective, originally published as single stories in strand magazine and subsequently collected into a single volume. Buy sherlock holmes cd audio books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Written by arthur conan doyle, audiobook narrated by david timson. The derek jacobi ones are good too, but these edge them out as the winners. Jun 09, 20 the adventures of sherlock holmes full audio book greatest audio books by sir arthur conan doyle special offer try audiobooks. Arthur conan doyle author, david timson narrator, naxos audiobooks publisher try audible free. The return of sherlock holmes is a collection of stories. David has taught at rada since 2004, specialising in sightreading and microphone technique. These are the first set of short stories that were published and followed the publishing of his first 2 novels, a study in scarlet and the sign of the four.
It also comes with a 64 page booklet with comprehensive notes to the background and content of each of the stories. After 10 years, 57 stories, four novels and 60 cds, david timson s monumental task of recording every word of conan doyles sherlock holmes stories for naxos concludes. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. David timson sherlock holmes returns from a threeyear abscence after everyone thought he was dead, with his skills of deduction as sharp as ever. James ghost stories, an unabridged recording of treasure island and the importance of being earnest. The speckled band, the adventure of the copper beeches, the stockbrokers clerk. If you are a sherlock holmes fan, you will enjoy this audio rendition of these stories from the casebook of sherlock holmes. In 2002 he won the audio of the year award for his reading of a study in scarlet.
In 2002 he won audio book of the year for his reading of a study in scarlet. It grated on me each time i heard it as i usually pronounce it and have heard it pronounced as eyereen. The casebook of sherlock holmes goodreads share book. The reading by timson is superb as is the audio quality of the cds and the musical introductions and transitions are well done, entertaining and seem appropriate to the.
Listen to return of sherlock holmes volume i by sir. The return of sherlock holmes audiobook on cd, 2006. Full text of sherlock holmes audio books internet archive. Finally, he gave in and the return of sherlock holmes was greeted with huge delight. The complete sherlock holmes audiobook arthur conan.
These the entire set read by david timson are the best. Audiofile magazine spotlight on narrator david timson. This hasnt spoilt my reading of this sherlock holmes book. Sherlock holmes by arthur conan doyle read by stephen. This is great compilation of sherlock holmes stories and the narrator, david timson, does an excellent job conveying the mysteries and their solutions.
More than a century since his conception, sherlock holmes remains the epitome of the private detective. Buy the audio book cd book complete sherlock holmes, the u by sir arthur conan doyle at indigo. Their individual traits and their relationships, their ambitions and foibles are introduced against the backdrop of an exciting story of revenge and persistence, which starts in victorian england but moves to the. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. While some purists might say these are not the best stories in the holmes collection, they are nevertheless enjoyable. The adventures of sherlock holmes volume i by arthur conan. He also reads the adventures of sherlock holmes i, ii, iii, iv, v, and vi and the return of sherlock holmes i, ii, and iii, the hound of the baskervilles, the sign of four, the valley of fear, and the casebook of sherlock holmes. The reading by timson is superb as is the audio quality of the.
It took some time for all of sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes stories to be collected into one audio omnibus. Listen to casebook of sherlock holmes volume i by sir. The complete sherlock holmes read by david timson unabridged. Complete sherlock holmes, the unabridged naxos audiobooks. The adventures of sherlock holmes ii audible audio edition. It took me almost just as much time to listen to brilliance audios the complete sherlock holmes. In this remarkable collection are all the 60 stories 56 short stories and four longer novels which relate the work and skill of the legendary holmes. Where does the adventures of sherlock holmes i rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far. The return of sherlock holmes volume i by arthur conan. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
The adventures of sherlock holmes ii audible audio. Here, in the most remarkably precise manner, doyle produced two of the most wellknown characters in english fiction. One of our most admired readers, david timson, gives us some background information on sir arthur conan doyle. A study in scarlet was the very first sherlock holmes novel. In the last six stories written by conan doyle featuring sherlock holmes and dr watson, the duo face some of their most challenging cases. Listen to return of sherlock holmes volume i by sir arthur. In my opinion, a study in scarlet is one of the weaker of the sherlock holmes tales ive read. The complete sherlock holmes book by arthur conan doyle. You might say that david timson is to sherlock holmes audio what jeremy brett was to sherlock tv except the actor who embodied the legendary detective so memorably and melancholically for granada managed only 41 outings before his death in 1995. And finally theres david timson s wonderful voice, bringing conan doyles vast and extraordinary cast from every level of victorian society to life. This volume, authorized by sir arthur conan doyles estate, contains all 4 fulllength novels and all 56 short stories featuring sherlock holmes.
Complete sherlock holmes, the u, book by sir arthur conan. Naxos audiobooks david timson reading sherlock holmes. David timson, which i think is superior to most of conan. A study in scarlet still has definite moments of intrigue that would become a staple in the cannon of the sherlock holmes series. Before decline and fall, timson completed a tenyear cycle of recording the entire sherlock holmes canon. Its a great privilege to be given your personal expression of that book. The adventures of sherlock holmes ii audible audiobook. I cant think of a better voice for sherlock, watson, and all the other characters than david timson. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The adventures of sherlock holmes ii audio cd audiobook, cd, unabridged. The adventures of sherlock holmes ii sir arthur conan doyle, david timson on. The adventures of sherlock holmes full audio book greatest audio books by sir arthur conan doyle special offer try audiobooks.
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