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Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection

By: Stephen Fry - introductions, Arthur Conan Doyle
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
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Now updated to include Chapter Name Information, so you can easily find your favourite story or novel

Winner of Audible's 2017 Members' Choice Award

"...it was reading the Sherlock Holmes stories as a boy that first turned me on to the power of writing and storytelling." (Stephen Fry)

Ever since he made his first appearance in A Study In Scarlet, Sherlock Holmes has enthralled and delighted millions of fans throughout the world. Now Audible is proud to present Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection, read by Stephen Fry. A lifelong fan of Doyle's detective fiction, Fry has narrated the complete works of Sherlock Holmes - four novels and five collections of short stories. And, exclusively for Audible, Stephen has written and narrated nine insightful, intimate and deeply personal introductions to each title.

Stephen Fry is an English actor, screenwriter, author, playwright, journalist, comedian, television presenter, film director and all round national treasure. He is the acclaimed narrator of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter audiobooks and most recently recorded The Tales of Max Carrados for Audible Studios. Stephen has contributed columns and articles to newspapers and magazines, appears frequently on radio and has written four novels and three volumes of autobiography.

Part 1
Chapter 1: Opening Credits and Introduction to A Study in Scarlet
Chapters 2-15: A Study in Scarlet
Chapter 16: Introduction to The Sign of Four
Chapters 17-21: The Sign of Four, Part 1
Part 2
Chapters 1-7: The Sign of Four, Part 2
Chapter 8: Introduction to The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Chapters 9-21: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Part 1
Part 3
Chapter 1: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Part 2
Chapter 2: Introduction to The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Chapters 3-14: The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter 15: Introduction to The Hound of the Baskervilles
Chapters 16-21: The Hound of the Baskervilles, Part 1
Part 4
Chapters 1-9: The Hound of the Baskervilles, Part 2
Chapter 10: Introduction to The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapters 11-21: The Return of Sherlock Holmes, Part 1
Part 5
Chapters 1-2: The Return of Sherlock Holmes, Part 2
Chapter 3: Introduction to The Valley of Fear
Chapters 4-18: The Valley of Fear
Chapter 19: Introduction to His Last Bow
Chapters 20-21: His Last Bow, Part 1
Part 6
Chapters 1-7: His Last Bow, Part 2
Chapter 8: Introduction to The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
Chapters 9-20: The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes and Closing Credits

©2017 Stephen Fry (introductions); original text public domain (P)2017 Audible, Ltd
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Critic reviews

"The pairing of Fry and Holmes is a bit of a marriage made in heaven...." (New York Times)

"[Fry] gets into character with his habitual genius..." (The Times)


"Sherlock Holmes. Narrated by Stephen Fry. Need I say more? Honestly though, what a perfect way to get away from it all while you're cooking dinner, commuting, or tidying up this weekend." (Buzzfeed)


"If you're a fan of Sherlock Holmes, Stephen Fry, or the simple pleasure of the audiobook, today's your lucky day. Audible have unveiled a brand new reading of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's entire Sherlock Holmes catalogue, all performed by Fry's dulcet tones." (Evening Standard)


"If you've ever listened to the Harry Potter audiobooks, you'll know that Stephen Fry is responsible for the cosy and eternally reassuring voice that plays out during the recording of J.K Rowling's iconic books. Now, he's turned his talents to a brand new reading of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's entire Sherlock Holmes catalogue - and the thought of it has already got us clambering to pull up a comfy armchair in front of a roaring fire." (Metro)


"Having already narrated one of the world's best-selling book series in the form of Harry Potter, Stephen Fry has returned to the recording booth to take on another hugely popular series." (BBC)

"It doesn't get much more British than Stephen Fry talking about Sherlock." (Mashable)


"Sherlock Holmes is the unfading literary icon - as beloved and as relevant as he was over 120 years ago. To celebrate his currency, Audible has released Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection; Arthur Conan Doyle's complete adventures of the famed detective, as narrated by lifelong fan Stephen Fry, including nine personal introductions exclusive to Audible." (The Independent)

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Over 70 hours of pure brilliance.

Would you consider the audio edition of Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection to be better than the print version?

100%. Stephen Fry brings such love to the writings.

What other book might you compare Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection to, and why?

No other

Which character – as performed by Stephen Fry – was your favourite?

The works. You cannot pick a winner here.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

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If you are reading this you are already interested in the writings of SACD. Let me tell you now, when you listen to this you will be truly blown away. The story telling genius of Mr Fry excels anything you have heard before and he raises the bar very high, very high indeed.I too like Stephen Fry enjoyed reading the stories as a child, but this performance blew me away! Let me explain. I am a 47 year old who listens to audio books whilst travelling the length and breadth of the UK with my job whilst driving. This reading was paused after the first 5 minutes of the introduction because I wanted to indulge on every word. From the opening gambit the listener is drawn into Victorian London, you can almost taste the vile stench of poverty and feel almost embarrassed about sitting in the opulence of 221b Baker Street watching the unraveling of peoples lives. John Watson takes you through the memoirs of the worlds greatest "consulting" detective with such realism, the performance is immense. I won't write anymore as I do not wish to be branded a reviewer for Amazon. Just take my word for it, if you are a fan, or even a passing visitor to the world of Sherlock Holmes, just buy it.

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Excellent

I’m bereft now it’s finished. Can’t recommend it highly enough. Stephen Fry is a marvel!

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Update - problem solved

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
The volumes being identifiable (numbered) on the kindle fire app would be improvement. A contents page that would enable one to find a particular story would be even better

What about Stephen Fry’s performance did you like?
Brilliant characterisation

You didn’t love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities?
Apart from the difficulty in navigation it is a 5 tar AAA++++ audiobook


Any additional comments?
On the fire app one has to try random volumes till you find the first volume and then do the same thing to find the continuation of the stories across subsequent volumes. On my mac the online library does at least identify volumes by number - but i don't use the mac to listen. One star overall is unjustifiably harsh but I wanted to make the point. The problem is not unique to this book but the length of it makes it particularly troublesome.Update:- now apparently updated with chapter info so this review no longer applies

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Wow...brilliant stories - brilliantly read

Where does Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the best

What other book might you compare Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection to, and why?

can't think of any as it's Unique

Have you listened to any of Stephen Fry’s other performances? How does this one compare?

he clearly loves the subject

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Not unless i was an insomniac...it's 76hrs!!

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Brilliant Refreshed and a must

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I consider myself a connoisseur of sherlock holmes having read the books on more than one occasion and also listened to them in many forms BBC Clive Merrison etc.and listened to many Audio Books of the collection so I was excited with a new version and Stephen Fry has Excelled in this reading bringing a new lease of life and energy to the stories totally BRILLIANT

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Navigation now sorted

Brilliant value for money if you use a credit to purchase
Previous reviewers mention issues with navigation, this appears to be sorted as my download has all chapters labelled for stories etc

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Outstanding Audiobook

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This is a great audio book being narrated by someone who loves Conan Doyle's work. It could hardly be improved on.

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Good.

Loved it, but I could not finish. Unable to choose or bookmark a chapter beyond 40.

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wonderful!

Read and performed brilliantly by the magnificent Stephen Fry. This is simply unmissable and unique.

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brilliant

as a sherlockian I love this collection of conan doyles work and Stephen fry portrays the characters very well and makes them come to life and emerges you in to the life of Mr sherlock Holmes and Dr John hamish Watson

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