Sherlock Holmes: 3 Tales of Avarice [Unabridged] [CD-ROM]

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Author), Edward Hardwicke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 28, 2000

Holmes and Watson are on the case in three riveting tales. "The Red-Headed League" features Holmes nabbing one of London's most daring criminals; "The Adventure of the Priory School" sees a scheme to kidnap a young lord result in tragedy; and "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" relates events that lead Holmes to discover a gemstone belonging to the Countess of Morcar.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Starred Review. Edward Hardwicke once again delivers a pitch-perfect performance in these three classic mysteries grouped together by the greed at the heart of each crime—The Adventure of the Priory School, The Red Headed League, and The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle. Doyle's great detective is back—with Watson at his side—as he utilizes his famous powers of deduction to search the English countryside for missing children, to investigate a bizarre cult of red headed men, and to discover how a stolen jewel found its way into a wayward goose. Hardwicke shines in his portrayal of Watson and Homes and produces an impressive range of voices to round out the cast that populates these classic tales; The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle and The Red Headed League are outstanding renderings, and this collection is certain to delight Holmes enthusiasts. (Sept.)
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About the Author

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) published his first book, A Study in Scarlet, in 1887. In addition to being a mystery writer and a physician, he was a whaler, an athlete, a war correspondent, and a spiritualist. Conan Doyle was knighted in 1902 for his work in a South African hospital during the Boer War. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Product Details

• CD-ROM
• Publisher: Audio Partners; Unabridged edition (October 28, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572701765
• ISBN-13: 978-1572701762
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,286,110 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hardwicke IS Sherlock Holmes...and Watson...and..., March 6, 2002

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This review is from: Sherlock Holmes: 3 Tales of Avarice (CD-ROM)

What a delightful collection of Sherlock Holems tales!

For the record, Three Tales of Avarice includes "The Adventure of the Priory School," "The Red-Headed League" and "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle."

British actor Edward Hardwicke does a marvelous job assuming the role of the famous sleuth. And his portrayal of Dr. Watson is superb as well.

In fact, Hardwicke's characterizations are among the best I've ever heard. He takes on the voice and personality of each character in the stories and does so in such a compelling way that I found myself so engrossed that I nearly drove off the road listening to his performances. (And they say cell phones are a distraction!)

If you're a fan of Sherlock Holmes, I have found these readings by Hardwicke to be the best available. Unfortunately, they're going out of print as fast as I can type this review.

So if you want to hear a wonderful actor read stories from one of the world's most lauded authors, please do not hesitate a moment. Buy these delightful stories on CD as quickly as you can!