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The Sign of Four
- Narrated by: David Timson
- Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins
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The Sign of Four
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Summary
The Sign of Four is the second story by Conan Doyle about the exploits of Sherlock Holmes.
From the moment Mary Morstan tells Holmes about the mysterious disappearance of her father and the yearly gift of a pearl from an unknown benefactor, Holmes and his companion Watson are involved in an exotic tale of stolen treasure, secret oaths and murder, culminating in a breath-taking chase down the Thames. Holmes is on top form, and Watson falls in love. David Timson won the Audiobook of the Year Award for his reading of this, the first Sherlock Holmes novel.
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- Jack
- 27-12-16
Exceptionally interesting
A first class story and the narration was one of the best I've listened to for a while.
I loved the goodies and disliked the villains except for one, who I felt had been hard done by.
Anyone who likes a short (ish) story would like this. Ideal for a car journey.
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- mollyeyre
- 15-11-15
Showing its age!
I have started to realise what an obnoxious prig Sherlock Holmes is - I think that the age in which this was written has been outgrown, and we have moved on from the attitude of the day. I must say that this is the first time I have really realised what an obnoxious prig the man is, everything is about 'How clever I am' - as I say, time has moved on!
An OK mystery, nicely read - but my last Sherlock Holmes I fear!
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- Mrs Rhiannon M Reid
- 03-04-16
captivating
kept my interest and the characters and story line were captivating. Great book and well read. I really enjoyed it.
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- David Bisset
- 19-02-19
A Classic Yarn!
This is, indeed, vintage Conan Doyle; and the tale has generated a whole literary genre. David Time in has a real affinity with the text: his narration is flawless.
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- Andy B
- 28-06-16
Good story and dictation.
Shame about the constant interruptions in the form of musical interludes that just gave the impression of time-wasting.
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- Mr. E. A. Shanks
- 13-11-15
A classic story brought to life
Wonderfully acted the whole way through. The characters really come to life. Well worth recommending.
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- spanglypink
- 01-12-15
Didn't realise way a character Sherlock was!
As it turns out Sherlock Holmes is addicted to cocaine and prone to manic episodes!
I think Conan Doyle is credited with 'inventing' the detective genre and therefore if you enjoy a good mystery it's well worth giving Sherlock a listen. The Sign of Four is no Hound of the Baskervilles but as the second book in the series it gives useful character background information.
Well worth a listen and it's fairly short so easy to get into... And feels like opening a portal into another time.
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- Dr Sophia Hartland
- 02-01-24
Well worth getting
Not Conan Doyle’s best, but still good. First class performance by David Thomson, as always. We
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