The Bodymaster

As our flashback to the Valley of Fear continues, we meet more key players in this story from the past. There's McMurdo's new love, a young woman named Ettie, and a romantic rival for her affections, Ted Baldwin. McMurdo is part of a secret society, the Eminent Order of Freemen - a society that has a dark reputation. Their leader, Boss McGinty, is a cruel man with an iron grip on the town of Vermissa. The plot is thickening, and as it does, let it carry you off into another night of deep and restful sleep.

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The Man

The second part of our story takes us back in time to the origins of the Valley of Fear. In the American West, we meet a man named Jack McMurdo, who has a murky past and a quick temper. He is on his way to the mining town of Vermissa, though his purpose in going there remains unclear. McMurdo's fate is entwined with the events of Birlstone, so settle in under the covers and let this week's take your mind on a journey 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.

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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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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.

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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.

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Darkness

Holmes, Watson, and Inspector Mac reach Birlstone and begin their investigation with an examination of the scene of the crime. Things are peculiar, and of course, Holmes is the first to notice them. From confusing footprints to items that don't quite make sense, it's a remarkable case indeed. As our investigators explore, let their questions and suppositions distract your mind from the worries of the day and carry you off into warm and peaceful 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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The Tragedy of Birlstone

Before proceeding too much further with the investigation, Watson gives us the background for the case at hand. Who was Mr. Douglas? Who are the key players around him? What was the environment like at Birlstone? And most importantly, what did the local police encounter on the night of the crime? Watson answers these questions and more...but there are still more questions to be answered about that fateful night. As our protagonists set the stage for their investigation, let their story help you set the stage for settling into another night of cozy and restful 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.

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

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Sherlock Holmes Discourses

Holmes and Watson are joined by Inspector MacDonald from Scotland Yard, who has brought the news of Douglas's murder at Birlstone. Holmes is convinced this is the work of the master of crime, Professor Moriarty, and makes a compelling case to Inspector Mac - compelling enough that the Inspector invites Holmes and Watson to join him at Birlstone to investigate. The plot is thickening, and it is exactly what you need to help carry you off into deep and peaceful 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

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