The Solution

The first part of our story concludes with Holmes revealing the dramatic truth of the tragedy of Birlstone, and what really happened to Mr. Douglas. It is a shocking conclusion, but only the beginning of an even more mysterious past that will soon come to light. As the story reaches its end, let it help you end your own evening and move into another night of restorative sleep.

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Welcome to the Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories podcast. Each episode is a section of a classic Sherlock Holmes story, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.

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Music: 'Permafrost' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. - www.scottbuckley.com.au

A Dawning Light

Having acquainted themselves with the important people in the case, it's now time for Holmes and Watson to start exploring their theories of what happened that fateful night. Meanwhile, Inspector Mac and local policeman White Mason have done some investigating of their own, and uncovered an unknown, unnamed man who came into Birlstone the day of the murder and hasn't been seen since. The truth is getting closer - or is it? As Holmes and Watson seek it out, join them on their journey and let it carry you into rest and relaxation.

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Welcome to the Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories podcast. Each episode is a section of a classic Sherlock Holmes story, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.

📈 Subscribe to Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SherlockHolmesBedtimeStories

👀 Check out our website: https://sherlockholmes.bedtimestoriespodcast.net/

🧡 Follow Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherlockholmesbedtimestories/

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Music: 'Permafrost' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. - www.scottbuckley.com.au

The People of the Drama

The investigation of Douglas's murder continues with interviews with the key players. The butler, the housekeeper, the friend, and the wife are all thoroughly questioned by Holmes and Inspector Mac. From these, we learn that Douglas knew he was being followed by suspicious and unknown people, and that it's all wrapped up in the mysterious "Valley of Fear." The plot is thickening, and as it does, this week's story will take you into another night of restful and restorative slumber.

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Welcome to the Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories podcast. Each episode is a section of a classic Sherlock Holmes story, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.

📈 Subscribe to Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SherlockHolmesBedtimeStories

👀 Check out our website: https://sherlockholmes.bedtimestoriespodcast.net/

🧡 Follow Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherlockholmesbedtimestories/

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Music: 'Permafrost' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. - www.scottbuckley.com.au