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Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle

By: Arthur Conan Doyle
Narrated by: Edward Hardwicke
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Summary

An unusual sequence of events in "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" leads the legendary Sherlock Holmes to locate the precious jewel owned by the Countess of Morcar.

The story is read by a true master, Edward Hardwicke, a talented actor who plays Sherlock Holmes's associate, Dr. Watson, in the popular PBS series Mystery!

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Public Domain (P)2000 by The Audio Partners Publishing Corp.

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"An outstanding audio edition (that) features the splendidly effective narration of Edward Hardwicke". (AudioFile)

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Amongst the best Holmes shorts

This is one of my favourite short stories and to have it read by Dr Watson himself is even better. Well worth 50 minutes of any Holmes fan's time.

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Short and sweet

A great short story which is simple to listen too, festive and funny. Great quick listen. Good narrator.

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"A jailbird for life."

A short (47 minutes) Sherlock Holmes story, magnificently read by Edward Hardwicke.
Holmes is handed a goose and a battered hat dropped early on Christmas morning by a man attacked by a gang of youths. Sherlock, with Watson, investigates.
Short, fun and nobody (except the goose) died.
Free with Audible + and highly recommended

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A good version

A nice version of a well known Holmes tale. Nice to have the ITV Dr Watson narrating it.

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Classic Holmes

Well read by Edward Hardwick. One of my favourite Sherlock Holmes stories. Highly recommended.

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