His Last Bow: Some Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes

by Arthur Conan Doyle Narrated by Arthur Lane

Overview

The friends of Mr. Sherlock Holmes will be glad to learn that he is still alive and well, though somewhat crippled by occasional attacks of rheumatism. He has, for many years, lived in a small farm upon the Downs five miles from Eastbourne, where his time is divided between philosophy and agriculture. During this period of rest he has refused the most princely offers to take up various cases, having determined that his retirement was a permanent one. The approach of the German war caused him, however, to lay his remarkable combination of intellectual and practical activity at the disposal of the Government, with historical results which are recounted in His Last Bow. Several previous experiences which have lain long in my portfolio have been added to His Last Bow so as to complete the volume.

John H. Watson, M.D.

Story included:

- The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge

- The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans

- The Adventure of the Devil's Foot

- The Adventure of the Red Circle

- The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax

- The Adventure of the Dying Detective

- His Last Bow: The War Service of Sherlock Holmes

Editorial Reviews

AudioFile

Quintessential Holmes…Reader Frederick Davidson portrays the erudite, witty Holmes with considerable aplomb…Davidson’s style is well suited to the tone of these timeless stories.”

Reviewer’s Bookwatch

[This] flawlessly produced audiobook edition is ably narrated by the multi-voiced Frederick Davidson.”

AUG/SEP 00 - AudioFile

This production opens with a biographical sketch of the author from the back of the tape case. It is informative but tells us nothing of this particular book. Nevertheless, these tales are quintessential Holmes, as seen through the eyes of his faithful companion, Dr. Watson. The final (and title) story of this collection reunites the pair in a case involving Holmes posing as a British spy at the onset of WW I. Reader Frederick Davidson portrays the erudite, witty Holmes with considerable aplomb. Watson is also comfortably done. Other characters are somewhat forced, but generally Davidson's style is wellsuited to the tone of these timeless stories. J.J.F. © AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940191411057
Publisher:	Gates of Imagination
Publication date:	02/20/2024
Series:	null
Edition description:	Unabridged

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