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A Study in Scarlet

By: Arthur Conan Doyle
Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
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Originally named A Tangled Skein, this is the first Sherlock Holmes story. The real strength and the unique quality of the novel lies in the introduction of Holmes and Watson to each other - and those dark early scenes when a corpse is discovered in a derelict house in southeast London. The ultimate crusader against crime and criminals, Holmes' genius is revealed here for the very first time.Public Domain (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Mystery Fiction Crime Sherlock Holmes Short Stories Classic Mystery
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Derek Jacobi brings such fresh life to the well-known and familiar story of when Holmes and Watson met. But Derek Jacobi really is the consummate performer and made for the job. I so enjoyed it I then went to the next book in the series The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and I have to add it is equally as good. If you are looking for great comforting listening that carries gently along then I can recommend this.

The beginning.of Holmes and Watson !

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This is a brilliant story that I had not heard before and with brilliant narration I would highly recommend.

Sherlock Mysteries

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Really excellent version of this Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes story and Derek Jacobi is great

Excellent

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This first Sherlock Holmes mystery shows how Holmes and Watson met and embarked on their first mystery.

As other reviewers have said, it's a book of two halves, with the second half giving the background to the murder and, in my view, is the more interesting.

The trouble I have with these stories is that the reader has no real ability to assess the clues and guess the perpetrator. Holmes just plucks the solution out of the air. It's frustrating.

Derek Jacobi gives a spirited and enjoyable reading.

A Pleasant Diversion Very Well Narrated

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Absolute perfection. Derek Jacobi is outstanding. You can't beat a Sherlock Holmes mystery. Fabulous.

Fabulous.

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