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Titel: Der Baumeister von Norwood (Sherlock Holmes 10)

Autor:: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Erzähler: Christian Rode, Peter Groeger, Hubertus von Lerchenfeld

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 1 hr and 10 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 06-14-06

Herausgeber: Maritim

Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Von der Polizei verfolgt flüchtet der junge John McFarlane in die Baker Street 221B zu Sherlock Holmes. Man verdächtigt ihn, der Mörder des Baumeisters Jonas Oldacre aus Norwood zu sein, doch er beteuert seineUnschuld. Ein schwerer Fall selbst für Sherlock Holmes, denn alle Beweise sprechen gegen McFarlane.

(p) und © 2005 Maritim

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Title: The Window at the White Cat

Author: Mary Roberts Rinehart

Narrator: Rebecca Burns

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-07-06

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

The Window at the White Cat is another in the famous "Had-I-But-Known School" of mysteries founded by Mary Roberts Rinehart with the publication in 1908 of her first work, The Circular Staircase. The focus of these stories is the Gothic heroine, always in the wrong place at the wrong time trusting the wrong people.

Members Reviews:

bad narrator

This is a classic tale of missing people, government corruption and a beautiful damsel in distress (of a sort). Unfortunately, I have to agree with the first review of this book. The story is a classic but the narrator is terrible. She sounds like a computer and her high pitched voice was a poor choice for a first person narrative with a male protagonist. The narrator's voice has almost no inflection, perhaps contributing to the impression that this was read by a computer. All of these issues increased the time it took me to become engrossed in the story. I'd suggest people try the other recording of this book now available on Audible but the sample of that also sounds a bit like a computer with many of the same issues. However, the other narrator is male if nothing else.

It is a wonderful story though and the fact that we could enjoy it in spite of the narration is probably an excellent indicator of just how great a tale it is.

Good story, bad narration

The story held my interest but the narration sounded like a computer voice.

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Title: Sherlock Holmes and the Hapsburg Tiara

Author: Alan Vanneman

Narrator: Simon Vance

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-12-05

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 70 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

A late-night summons takes Holmes and Dr. Watson from the cozy Victorian comforts of Baker Street to the Orient Express, where they travel the breadth of Europe to exotic Constantinople. But danger's afoot, for death, too, is traveling first class.

As Holmes strives to unmask his most cunning, ruthless, and elusive foe, he is transported into a world of high finance rife with intrigue and crime. With a cast of characters that includes historical greats like Winston Churchill as well as a beggar girl whom Watson adopts, Holmes follows a trail that leads ultimately and unpredictably to the fabled and fabulous lost Hapsburg Tiara.

Critic Reviews:

"Narrator Simon Vance adopts the dry, literary tones of a classic Holmes radio drama, imparting wry humor detectable only to listeners paying close attention to the plot....Winston Churchill sounds just like a recording of the man himself." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

Quite remarkable!

Having listened to myriad narrations of, and watched probably all movies of, the tales of Sherlock Holmes, as written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, I was quite impressed by Vanneman's tale, Vance's narration, and how closely they adhered to the 'classic' Sherlock Holmes (with just one somewhat shocking exception.) The tale's plot, characters, and setting could easily be mistaken as the fruit of Doyle's own pen, which he plausibly would have written a decade before his death in 1930. Vanneman's thorough and insightful descriptions of places and people in the tale are 'first rate'! The plot has copious twists and turns Doyle would have approved of (and NEVER assume you've heard the last twist!) A warning though; Vanneman went FAR beyond Doyle with some explicit details of how Watson was the lady's man, so if you listen to this tale with an elder parent or young child, save yourself some embarassement by being ready to sensor a bit of this story. All told, this listen will take many a Holmes-fan to that place Doyle was so adept at sending us.

Watson has sex

I am not opposed to sex scenes in novels but this is supposed to be a Sherlock Holmes story, not Watson's lusty life. The authors detailed descriptions of the marginal and irrelevant does nothing to inspire listening even though the plot has some interest, it isnt enough to keep me. Though Mr Vance gives an excellent performance, this book is being returned.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Would Have Been Pleased

Would you listen to Sherlock Holmes and the Hapsburg Tiara again? Why?

Yes; the story was excellently crafted, peopled, developed and brought to a conclusion.

Who was your favorite character and why?

For Holmes, there was no diminution in this story of his talents and incisiveness; his side kick and companion Watson was treated with respect and appreciation, rather than with condescension or exasperation, which triggers in me disgust and rejection; and, to one's delight and full enjoyment, a third hardy character is born: Dr. Watson decides to befriend and befather (through adoption) one of the Baker Street Irregulars, saucy and smart 9 year

old Jenny. The story weaves through 8 years of adventure wherein one gets to observe

his daughter growing up into a judiciously saucy and even smarter young lady.

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Title: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes V

Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator: David Timson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-22-05

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 25 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Dr Watson comments: 'The stage lost a fine actor' when Holmes chose to devote his formidable talents to the solution of crime. In two of these stories, "The Reigate Squire" and "The Adventure of Beryl Coronet", Sherlock Holmes demonstrates his thespian powers as he unravels the mysteries. In the first he explains a rural murder while in the second, Holmes' timely intervention prevents something of a national, even royal, scandal.

Editorial Reviews:

Hearing a good dramatic recording of a play is always more enjoyable than reading the script. And while that's not always the case with fiction, it holds true for Naxos's series of Sherlock Holmes stories. The four collected here aren't the best Holmes stories, but they're tightly written, and their charm and suspense are magnified by David Timson's riveting narration. Timson, the reader for all the volumes in the series, is brilliantly convincing in his voices for Holmes, Watson, and all the butlers, squires, villains, and bit players.

Members Reviews:

A Good Listen

I completely enjoy listening to all the Adventures..., Reminiscences..., Further Adventures... in the Sherlock Holmes series. I think that David Timson does an admirable job in these recordings, and I look forward to future productions.

The Best in Audiobook Production

Add the classic indespensibility of Sherlock Holmes to the brilliant audio performances of David Timson - rivaled only by Jim Dale - and you get an undeniable necessity to any audiobook collection (especially if there are children!).

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Title: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes IV

Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator: David Timson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-22-05

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Four more stories from the master detective. The mystery of the missing suitor is solved and Sherlock Holmes raises his whip: an Indian pot stands in the shadows of a Colonel's death; serious affairs of state and international diplomacy are threatened by a theft; and surely evil intent lies behind threats in a hidden house. The cool observations and swift action of Mr. Sherlock Holmes resolves all.

Editorial Reviews:

David Timson applies a cultured British accent and sparkly wry tones to four classic Sherlock Holmes stories: "A Case of Identity," "The Adventure of the Crooked Man," "The Naval Treaty," and "The Greek Interpreter." At times sly, at times somber, he shifts from one character to another with ease, changing accents and timbre as appropriate. Holmes stories have been interpreted many times in recent years - even George Takei, Captain Sulu from Star Trek, had a go at it. Timson is among the better narrators, giving one the feeling of having heard something authentic from gas-lit London.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

My husband enjoyed listening to it very much.

For Lovers Of Holmes

Though not necessarily the best Sherlock Holmes stories, David Timson does a wonderful job bringing flavor and color to stories of our favorite Victorian "consulting detective." Picturing the flat at 221B Baker Street and 19th century London is easy through Watson's naratives and Timson's excellent voice characterizations. David Timson does the best readings among all the Sherlock Holmes audio books I own. I highly recommend any Holmes story read by David Timson.

Would school-age kids enjoy this?

Why grade 9 and above? How about 5th/6th graders?

(disregard the rating, as I have not yet listened to it)

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Title: A Study in Scarlet (Dramatized)

Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator: Clive Merrison, Michael Williams, Full Cast

Format: Original Recording

Length: 1 hr and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-05

Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 60 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

An unmarked corpse, a wedding ring, and a mysterious message scrawled in blood are Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson's only clues as they follow the trail of a man driven to fulfil a terrible oath he swore more than 20 years before.

Clive Merrison stars as Holmes with Michael Williams as Watson in this adventure, part of the unique fully dramatised BBC canon of Conan Doyle's short stories and novels featuring the world-famous sleuth.

Members Reviews:

Good, though bigoted

Bigoted against Mormons, but, given when Doyle lived and wrote, that can be forgiven by us today.

great performance

I've listened to this story in my loneliest hours, kept me up, attentive every time I've heard it. Thank you, you have helped me get past my darkest hours.

keep those audiobooks coming.

When Young Sherlock and John H. First Meet

Any additional comments?

Having eagerly read the canon several times, it is really a delight to relax, get cosy with

my cat and a cup of tea and listen to this excellent dramatized version. The actors, both major and minor are excellent, the sound effects take you on location, you experience firsthand the development of friendship and relationships which will march forth in ensuing stories, and all do justice to such a well thought out, complex story.

It opens with two highly unusual deaths in an out of the way place near London, heavy laden with clues if you know what to look for, which Holmes does, but the two police inspectors, Gregson and Lestrade, do not, quite out of their depth. How Doyle ekes out the following up of the clues, finally weaving in the backstory set in of all places, Utah, the then wild frontier, fraught with miracle,patience, love,greedy jealousy and hate, then revenge, is spellbindingly delicious.

These are very well done dramatizations; I shall continue with them.

Excellent

This is one of my favourite Sherlock Holmes stories and this dramatisation is excellent..I recommend it!

wonderful drama

the novel came to life. Clive Merrision is a genius voice and radio actor. wonderful adaption

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Title: The Return of Sherlock Holmes II

Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator: David Timson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-22-05

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

No case is too slight for the mental powers of the Great Detective in this second selection from The Return of Sherlock Holmes.

A young girl is stalked by a "Solitary Cyclist"; whilst the "Dancing Men" hieroglyphics found in Norfolk lead to a sinister connection with America. Holmes enters the murky world of high society blackmail in "Charles Augustus Milverton"; and finds an abducted student from the "Priory School". As always, his friend Dr. Watson is with him to assist and chronicle these cases.

Editorial Reviews:

If David Timson is tiring of reading Sherlock Holmes stories - he has recorded the entire canon for Naxos - there's no sign of it. In this suite of four tales, including two that showcase Conan Doyle's fondness for the bicycle, Timson demonstrates his mastery of Holmes and Watson and mixes in regional accents for many of the minor characters. Attention to details like this, is something the great Holmes himself would no doubt appreciate.

Members Reviews:

Really engrossing

It's amazing how little detective stories have changed in all the years since Sherlock Holmes appeared. I really like the stories, and the voices are great. There's about 200 miles of great entertainment on this 3-disk set.

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Title: Sherlock Holmes

Subtitle: The Sign of the Four (Dramatized)

Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator: Clive Merrison, Michael Williams, Full Cast

Format: Original Recording

Length: 1 hr and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-23-05

Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 46 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

In London, Sherlock Holmes is suffering once more form the dreadful ennui which plagues him, when a beautiful young woman comes to him with a mystery which is to stretch even his remarkable deductive skills.

Once a year, Mary Morstan receives an anonymous package containing a magnificent costly pearl. Aware that the gifts are somehow connected to the disappearance of her father ten years previously, she is both intrigued and frightened by the arrival of a letter summoning her for a meeting in the dead of night. Accompanied by Holmes and Watson, Mary embarks on a quest which is to lead them through the dark heart of the city, to a one-legged man and an incredible tale of greed and revenge.

Members Reviews:

Excellent Listen

Recently I've become of a fan of the Sherlock Holmes stories. This one was one of the better audio programs I've heard so far.

Honest and reviting. Romantic and sad.

Great to meet Mary. You feel the internal struggle of Sherlock Holmes. A great story.

Great - Another Great Performance & Story

This is another great Sherlock Holmes with the fab Clive at the helm as the great detective. He & Michael are very good together & bring out something in this story that others could not for me. Clive is my fave Radio Holmes & I have them all. Love it !

Disappointing

I have bought quite a few in this series and this has been the first disappointment. The actors were as good as usual..but perhaps this is just not one of Conan Doyle's best stories.

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Title: Classic Detective Stories, Volume 1

Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Barr, Baroness Orczy, more

Narrator: full cast

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-18-05

Publisher: Jimcin Recordings

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 27 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

The treasures in this collection include:

"The Assyrian Rejuvinator" by Clifford Ashton

"The Ripening Rubies" by Max Pemberton

"The Murder at Troyte's Hill" by C.L. Pirkis

"The Absent Minded Coterie" by Robert Barr

"How He Cut His Stick" by M. Bodkin

"The Problem of Cell 13" by Jacques Futrelle

"The Unknown Weapon" by Andrew Forester

"The Dublin Mystery" by Baroness Orczy

"The Lenton Croft Mysteries" by Arthur Morrison

"The Case of the Dixon Torpedo" by Arthur Morrison

"The Glascow Mystery" by Baroness Orczy

and more!

Editorial Reviews:

If you had to solve a particularly perplexing crime in the late Victorian age, who would you choose as your model detective? Sherlock Holmes, with his magnifying glass and opium habit? Sir Percy Blakeney, with his impenetrably secret identity? How about Augustus S. F. X Van Dusen, otherwise known as "The Thinking Machine"?

Try out their styles and many more in this classic compendium of short stories from the early masters of detective fiction. Each story is faithfully performed by a unique voice, giving the listener over 12 hours of exciting and stylistically varied whodunits.

Members Reviews:

Mixed bag

The stories range from outstanding to jut OK. The narration ranges from very good to very bad. This collection is worth the credit. If you're on one you don't like, hang in there. There are some not to be missed.

good book

some of the narrator's lacked imagination. well written and some where very engaging. some of the stories were long and boring.

Great stories, terrible readings

Some of the greatest detective stories mangled by poor reading. Almost without fail the readers demonstrate a lack of understanding of where emphasis should be placed, to the point of implying that they do not understand the story. Accents are equally appalling. My fault for buying without listening to the sample, had I realised how bad the readers were I would not have purchased. Be warned.

Hit and Miss

The stories themselves are a lovely range of stories by authors often over looked in the belief that only Conan Doyle and Wilkie Collins wrote detective stories at this time. Unfortunately these classic stories are sometimes let down by the choice of readers. Two had me disparing before the first sentence was finished, but the rest were read well enough for me to hear stories that I hadn't come across before.

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Titel: Tod auf dem Nil

Autor:: Agatha Christie

Erzähler: Thomas Meinhardt

Format: Abridged

Spieldauer: 3 hrs and 17 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 12-01-04

Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag

Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 1 Stimmen

Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Ein Meisterdetektiv ist immer im Einsatz - so auch Hercule Poirot, der sich auf dem Nildampfer eigentlich erholen wollte. Wäre da nicht die bildschöne Millionenerbin Linnet Ridgeway, deren Hochzeitsreise auf dem Schiff mit dem Tod endet. Als der belgische Meisterdetektiv die Ermittlungen aufnimmt, sticht er damit in ein "Wespennest", denn nahezu jeder der Mitreisenden hat ein Tatmotiv.

(c) 2003 Der Hörverlag