Could the sudden death of Sir Charles Baskerville have been caused by the gigantic ghostly hound which is said to have haunted his family for generations? Archrationalist Sherlock Holmes characteristically dismisses the theory as nonsense. Claiming to be immersed in another case, he sends Watson to Devon to protect the Baskerville heir and to observe the suspects at close hand...
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Let's first examine the available evidence: one great mystery,with Sherlock Holmes at his finest; an eerily atmospheric tale set onthe English moors; and a spectacular narrator in Sir Derek Jacobi. Andnow, the particulars: Sir Derek approaches the book as a challenge,giving emotion and psychological weight to both Holmes and Watsonwhile creating memorable voices for each of the other characters. Heleads us through the maze of clues with expert pacing, never lettingus know which are real and which are red herrings. Jacobi's voicereaches a crescendo as we near the dénouement and then softens asthe tale concludes. The result? A wonderful experience that'selementary, dear reader, elementary. R.I.G. © AudioFile 2003,Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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