42 The Devil's Foot from His Last Bow: Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes (1917) Audiobook
Вставка
- Опубліковано 3 жов 2019
- This is rather a good story from the collection of Sherlock Holmes adventures entitled His Last Bow, published in 1917. The action takes place in Cornwall where Holmes is supposed to be recuperating from the rigours of his metropolitan life. He is summoned to attend a bizarre and gruesome crime scene. Nobody can envy those carted off in the wagon to Helston.
It is read by Greg Wagland for Magpie Audio.
©Magpie Audio 2019 - Розваги
![43 The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax from His Last Bow [ Sherlock Holmes ] (1917) Audiobook](/img/n.gif)
A moment's appreciation for mister Wagland, who so perfectly enunciated the story you could instantly hear Holmes interrupting Leonberger despite being voiced by the same person.
Thanks Tom.
As an over the road Truck driver I spend up to almost 11 hours of the day sitting behind the wheel rolling down the roads and highways. I absolutely love spending the hours listening to various audiobooks to help has the time and keep my mind active, your renderings of Holmes and Watson are the best I have found to date. In a few cases I am going back through and listening to some of the books for the 5th or 6th time considering that I have had a love for Doyle's works since grade school. With love and deepest appreciation from the American roadways.
There are “new Sherlock Holmes audiobooks” as well. Both short stories and those taking several hours.
One of my favorite comments, I got such a wonderful picture of you driving through Iowa or or Arizona or Georgia in a big rig (the rest of us fear so much when it comes up behind us because we're always taught y'all need a football field to stop, lol!)😊 and we're always hoping you all have had enough sleep~cuz that's a serious problem for you guys and we always want everyone to be safe on the Great American Roads!
No I will always picture you driving with a peaceful mind, perhaps on the mother road of route 66, with a big smile on your face, because where you really are, is in the gaslit byways and narrow passageways of Victorian London, or bouncing around in a horse-driven 'trap', out on country roads leading to Wisteria Lodge or Something or Other House, peeling the layers of the latest conundrum back with Watson and Holmes where the game is ever afoot!
Be safe. 🚛
I can not speak English vety well and I' m not an expert at anyhow. What strikes me first that beauty of Greg's English seaking and his expressive voice and reading. Wonderful!
I have a dream.. That one day little books written by me and not so little person(as) Mr Wagland would narrate.
I fell asleep to this and in my dreams Holmes, Watson and I solved this case together.
That's awesome! I fall asleep to it too, but dream about baboons, cocaine and men with twisted lips unfortunately 😕
Awesome
How wonderful!
I love these shows too.
@@natethenub6595 I like dreams about cocaine 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
The eloquent British dude running this channel has no idea how many times his soothing narration has rocked me off to sleep.
I just adore Sherlock Holmes stories -- and these are top notch. I close my eyes and feel like I am in Victorian London. I hear the rattle of wheels over cobblestones and see the newspaper vendors at every corner. Thank you for these priceless gems!
I must also say that there are many good things available to the uncomfortable chemotherapy patient and I am often bedridden. So I have listened to and appreciated many of them. This must be stated clearly: these readings are the best of any. There are many like those narrated by John Moffat for example, but you are the finest. The tone, the elocution, the brilliant character interpretation and much more are incomparable and I am full of gratitude and admiration. Yes, thank you.
That's very kind of you to say so, Elizebeth. Kind regards!
I hope today finds you well,God bless!!!!😏🇬🇧
I hope you stuck around, Elizabeth, voluntarily or otherwise. ❤️🥲
God bless you! Adding you to my prayer list.
What an eloquent and well-deserved accolade
47:14 “‘You know,’ I answered with some emotion, for I had never seen so much of Holmes’ heart before, ‘…that it is my *greatest joy and privilege* to help you’.”
I liked Holmes stories growing up, but hearing OP’s delivery of that line is the moment I fell in love with the characters of Holmes and Watson. Makes my heart swell every time I hear it!
Mr Wagland should definitely get an award for his work.!
Mr. Greg Wagland. You are now a happily predictable, and reliably steadfast, part of my pre-sleep routine. Thank you so much. I salute you sir!
Indeed, same for myself, Greg has the Voice & know-how to bring the character's to life whist headphones in laying in bed waiting to drift off to the land of "Greg".... Cheers🍻from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
Cheers again, JMF
Richtea Hoyle My situation exactly. 👏👏👏
Oh my, my.... the best of friends in literature world, Holmes and Dr. Watson... brought to life by an outstanding performance of one fabulous actor, Mr. Wagland. What else to say... thank you for sharing your talent!
Cheers Bits TraviRon
unusual youtube monica
Totally agree on your assessment, LilBits. Fabulous!
You kind of feel sorry for those who only had the printed page and never had the stories brought to life by Mr. Wagland.
One of the things I pick up from Greg's narration is that its a lot harder to present than it sounds. He uses pauses so beautifully. Just the right length to sweep us into the end of the sentence or start of a new one. Not too long, not too short, perfect. Note they can disappear in the quoting from characters. Mmmm. Its a bit of an art this stuff. We are the richer in mind for his efforts. Not just Holmes, the enchantment continues well on into Greg's others narrative works. He must be a good man to do this for the world.
V kind David. Thank you.
It really is an art. Everything must be done with pitch and pacing; dynamics need to be essentially level.
I too am battling Cancer, and am often listening to these wonderful audios for the 4th time, but still comforted and entertained by them!
Thanks, ever so much! 🙏🏻❣️
Love... Thank you!
Thanks, It was a privilege to listen.
Cheers Troy.
WOW! HOLMES WITH A FRANK APOLOGY! ?
Will wonders never cease.
He may have had his fingers crossed behind his back.
This channel is the best thing on the internet.
The tempo and language of these stories set the tone of fire side stories, ripping yarns that capture the minds are far beyond a modern script relying on an image. True to the author and wonderful. Thank you
Cheers Owen
Yay! This and the Musgrave Ritual are my favorites. Thanks Greg.
Well, that's good then.
Cheers guys!
When I visit the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, I always listen to this story. You can almost follow in the footsteps of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson and Arthur Conan Doyle. My interpretation is;
For the cottage at Poldhu, read Predannack Wollas, a remote farm that is situated on a headland south of Mullion, a tremendously atmospheric location. It is located sufficiently close to have allowed Holmes immediate access by foot to moorland covered in ancient monuments, Predannack (now an old WW2 airfield) and Goonhilly Downs.
For the hamlet of Tredannack Wollas, "the cottages of a couple of hundred inhabitants clustered round an ancient moss grown church" read Mullion.
It's easy to imagine Holmes in these locations as they fit the narrative well.
Interesting. I must try it sometime.
Most well read stories that i have ever found either on UA-cam or purchased. Thank you kindly for bringing us a little joy in these troubling times we live in. Many many thanks sir.
Thanks for listening Rodger Lodge. Kind of you to say so!
I like shorter stories I get lost in long ones. Thank you for everything ❤
Thank you Mr. Wagland, we greatly appreciate your artistic readings and it's always exciting when you add to your repertoire. Cheers!
Scotticus. Always appreciated.
L to
B⁴ is the 6AM
Thankkk you ...u make my office life mucchhh easier ! Listening to your audiobooks is much better than listening to songs !
Hey Shubhi. Shouldn't you be working in the office? ... :-)
@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio the work is extremely mundane...! So I require something stimulating side by side !😂
Commiserations!
I've loved Holmes since high school and it's lovely to revisit these stories. Thank you so much.
Glad you've enjoyed Sheila!
Your reading is so good!
We listened to your reading of “Treasure Island” when my daughter wanted a story about pirates and we’ve been hooked ever since!
Glad to hear it bobafruti
They are all good fun really! Apart perhaps from Lady Sannox which is a bit dark and gruesome...
So, so happy to have you back! I absolutely love your readings. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Cheers Deirdre! Appreciated.
Awesome x
Another good reading of SHERLOCK HOLMES. Thanks pal.
The properties of ibogaine, found in various African hallucinogenic plants, and little known until the 1960s, are similar to, though less intense than, devil’s root.
It’s “remarkable” that Doyle might have heard of it way back then.
It is mostly found in Gabon, in West Central Africa, as in the same area as in the story.
Doyle was a doctor so that is probably how he knew about it.
SPOILER###########
Leslie Klinger in his ‘The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes’ lists several possible candidates for The Devil’s Foot Root ranging from the Calabar bean to (Erythrophlum guineense) both of which cause effects similar to Watson’s description among other possible candidates for “Devil’s Foot Root”.
I'm pretty sure William Burroughs went looking for ibogaine after he discovered it may help when withdrawing from opiates. I'm not sure his experiment was a success, though I understand others have followed in his footsteps...
Very interesting! I was wondering if there were any real substance that could cause such devastating hallucinations.
I’m really appreciating the narration more, now that I know it’s you, the uploader. You’ve got a very pleasing voice for your presentations, nicely expressive without being over-dramatic. I’ve been subbed for a while, but haven’t indulged recently, and now I don’t know why. I’ve got a dull day here, with a sick headache, so I’m looking forward to *over*indulging. It’s going to be a good day after all, I can dim the room, and just relax and listen.
I really appreciate the work and dedication you spoil us with. Many thanks. (Oh, and I’m really impressed by your clear diction, as well as admiring your accent, or lack thereof. It makes me very curious!)
Thanks Bilinda. It's amazing that there are some audiobook narrators with very muddy diction.
Cheers for your comments.
Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio that’s okay, they were well deserved. Just keep em coming lol
@Victor Alexzander No we don’t care cause we are nasty people
Yea darken the room and smoke some opium 🤣🤣🤣Then you can time travel back wards so you can talk to Sherlock face to face 🤣🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Hooray! A new Holmes tale! Thank you very kindly!
No worries Corey.
This voice is exquisite. Thank you for this great gift. It enriches my life and my rest
So glad to have you back, Mr Wagland!
Holmes and Watson sharing the beauty of friendship as they lay upon the lawn. 🌄 So sweet ❤️
One of the best readers I've encountered so far. Great story, bizarre and eerie, read masterfully. Thanks, so much!
Thank you sir for proving once again, the pictures truly are better on radio!
One of my favourite Holmes stories.The narration was superb,right down to the south west/cornish accents.And the humanity of letting a murder suspect go on his way whilst leaving the local plod all the evidence they needed to warrant an arrest.No wonder he was given a knighthood.
Greatest voice in audiobooks. Great story’s too.
I absolutely love the guy
Who narrates these stories .Great to fall to sleep too. I don’t think I have heard a whole episode in one go.Thank you so much 🏴
*storys (plural)
No apostrophe, indicating possessive.
Yeeees! A really good one! 47:18 is one of the most touching scenes, and your narration! Ack! It’s so heartwarming!
It has a few special moments, for H & W, in this tale!
Cheers!
Totally fabulous we so enjoy Greg Waglands readings. Many thanks for so much enjoyment
Thanks zuzusue666 Hope you like ua-cam.com/video/TQe7t7eCQ8o/v-deo.html too!
Wonderful , appropriate voices and beautiful reading of a bizarre story.
Greg! You are the best!
Cheers Martina! Kind of you!
Man I wish there was new Sherlock Holmes stories written. I’ve heard them all over and over again.
Same here, maybe Greg could make an awesome mash up with all the Arthur Conan Doyle stories he's read, i reckon he could make something like that work!... Cheers🍻🇦🇺
A random mashup. Might just work!
The name Sherlock Holmes is not trademarked as far as I know - why not write your own, for the fun of it.
Sue Collins Sherlock Holmes as a character is pretty much in the public domain in the 21st century, so it’s not like there’s anything keeping one from writing a Holmes pastiche these days if they think they’re up to it and really want to give it a try.
I feel like every Sherlock Holmes case is always his "best", or his "strangest", or his "most [adjective]". I'm not complaining though, more Holmes content for me! Wonderful reading as always, Greg.
Every case is "singular" according to Watson. I believe it's Conan Doyle favourite word!
Cheers DD.
Was my singular pleasure!
He seems to enjoy the word grotesque as well. Out of curiosity, Greg, is this your normal speaking voice, or do you adopt it for these narratives? I'm assuming you attended a public school to learn to speak this way.
No, it's a performance voice. My everyday voice isn't miles away from Watson's though.
When you say public school what do you mean?
Perhaps I have the wrong term. Although I'm of English descent ethnically, I live in the U.S. I understood that what we would call a prep school here, in Great Britain was called a public school, meaning a boarding school independent from the district: eg .Eton, Harrow, Westminster, Charterhouse, et al. I was asking based on the posh, old school tie type accent you have which is marvellous. If you are " putting on" this accent, how did you learn it? Theatre school? It's so perfectly convincing! ( Don't tell me your real accent is Cockney. I won't believe it, lol)
I absolutely love these Sherlock Holmes stories and your readings are wonderful. Thank you for doing it!
Thanks Tina. Kind of you to say so!
Adding my gratitude to the chorus of your fans. Thank you. Wonderful reading.
Thanks Elizebeth. Appreciated.
Astonishing, Greg! You ARE Holmes!
moviemad56 Plus Watson as well!
Cheers All!
Just wanted to thank you again for doing this.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 You just made my day!!
I'm glad SabreWulf.
Perfect, as always. One of my favourite stories, thanks.
Thank you!
I have given up the ridiculous fiction portrayed on TV for the fiction of my choice on my phone 💥. Thank you 😊.
It’s been a long wait, but certainly worth it...perfection!!
Kind of you!!!
Can't wait to listen to this! Thank you Sir!
Great way to start a weekend!
Ta Karen. Appreciate that.
I have read all the material many times, and still love falling to sleep listening to the audio versions...
So great to hear another tale from you!
Ta!
Excellent reading Greg. Thank you again.
Pleasure Bidhan. Glad.
Thank you so much for doing what you do.. listening to these readings has become almost a ritual for me!! Cheers!
Thanks Jiu
*sigh*
Another relaxing afternoon.
Thank you, kindly, Sir.
Cheers! Why not. That's what afternoon's should be for.
All this working does no one any good at all.
Oh! Thank you, thank you! I did so much want to hear another Sherlock mystery! Again--your voice will forever be MY Sherlock Holmes. Always.💖
Very kind Barbara. Many thanks!
Thank you so much for these excellent readings!! Your voice is so relaxing to listen to.
Good old Sherlock - he's been there since my schooldays - and that's a very long time ago.
The stories never pall. I think my favourite line is "Good God Holmes!!! What can it mean?"
Thanks so much for uploading. Just the thing for a stormy evening and a bit of sewing.
Thanks Greg! I listened to the story on the way home from my son's cross country running meet in Minot, North Dakota USA today. God bless!
Greetings to North Dakota.
That sounds like a place that's going to get chilly in the next few weeks? Is that right?
You can keep your cross country running!
;-)
There’s nothing like suspense! You might be interested in a NEW RADIO ghost story “The Odd Lot” a NEW comedy with Joyce Randolph from The Honeymooners, another ghost story and one VERY NEW mystery listed on my channel “Claude Chabot Presents” right here on YT. Just follow the link here and enjoy! ua-cam.com/channels/jbSp48TT0w69okFvQcgnxA.html
Amazing work my good sir! Much appreciated as always!!
Ta! Shaan!
Love Doyle's work...read or listen mostly everything he has done...pure classics 10 out of 10..
Thank you 💛💛💛
There’s nothing like suspense! You might be interested in a NEW RADIO ghost story “The Odd Lot” a NEW comedy with Joyce Randolph from The Honeymooners, another ghost story and one VERY NEW mystery listed on my channel “Claude Chabot Presents” right here on YT. Just follow the link here and enjoy! ua-cam.com/channels/jbSp48TT0w69okFvQcgnxA.html
You never fail to entertain Greg! Thanks again for adding a much welcomed element to my daily pipe...
Hmmm. Sounds good to me.
I'm still very tempted!!!!!
I’ve recently recommended your YT site to the You Tube Pipe Community (YTPC) and some of them have said they were going to sub you. The two things just naturally go together! You let me know when you are ready Greg and we’ll help you get started. 👍
I've been waiting for this! Thank you Greg! One of my favorites!
Cheers Sam. Hope you like it!
Thankyou very much for reading us these captivating stories & skillfully bringing them to life for us.
You are a legend man, couldn’t cope without your narrations these days🙋🏼♂️
Cheers Diarmuid.
I adore your narrations you are amazing at what you do! I listen to many many audio books and podcasts because I'm dyslexic and would never be able to keep up with all the stories I want to read!! But your narrations are the best by far. I am a huge fan 😃
I kept checking Magpie Audio for your return and I am very happy to see you back. Stories are more important than ever and help me feel compos mentis in a deranged world. I wonder if Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thought the world was a bit barmy in his time. Hang in there Greg! :)
Marisa, I'm hanging in there just.
Not sure about the compos mentis though.
@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Yes I understand the feeling Greg.
Enjoyed this story very much; have never heard of it before. Well read.
Thanks High School Audiobooks
Such a brilliant and imaginative story. How on earth did he dream it up? My all time favourite story from Sir Arthur C.D.
Another fantastic reading.Much appreciated .👍👏
Thanks Graham
So thrilled to see this, especially after the week I’ve had! Thank you so very much!
Hope it helped JJ.
Keep going!!!!!
Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio it did very much! Thank you again
Thank you for your readings I never want them to end ❤️
Kind of you to say so, Abigail
Excellent story thankyou to magpie
Glad you enjoyed it, Johnny!
Thank you again Mr Wagland.
No worries murt I
Thank you 😊
Aditya - back at ya :-)
I wish Conan Doyle had written more short stories, particularly Sherlock Holmes, and that you would read every single one of them for us. 😍
I’m getting there😀
Wait, wait, wait... there's more?!
Honey, turn off the TV and bring my top hat! I'm heading to the 1800s tonight.
TV. Bah humbug!!!
Which year? We could make a fortune on The National and The Derby.
Wouldn't that be wonderful? I'm sitting here in my Victorian sitting room listening to this. The only thing missing is Sherlock Holmes in the wing chair and a fireplace. I imagine Greg is narrating this while making tea over a spirit lamp and smoking shag tobacco from a Persian slipper ( and of course wearing a silk paisley smoking jacket). Yes,I know he's probably wearing jeans and sneakers but I can't visualize that. It wouldn't match the voice.
Now that would be nice!
Excellent job. Thank you.
Thanks, Joyce.
YAY! Thank you Greg. Better than Santa Claus!!
Cheers Crazy!
There’s nothing like suspense! You might be interested in a NEW RADIO ghost story “The Odd Lot” a NEW comedy with Joyce Randolph from The Honeymooners, another ghost story and one VERY NEW mystery listed on my channel “Claude Chabot Presents” right here on YT. Just follow the link here and enjoy! ua-cam.com/channels/jbSp48TT0w69okFvQcgnxA.html
What a treat - thank you, Greg!
Thanks Ann
Ooooh gooodie! Thanks so much🤗
One of my favorites *THX Mr. Greg Wagland* as always 👍🎬
Just adding my Thanks and Appretiaton for the story and your excellent voice and affect. ✌
V kind, Sarah. Ta!
Listening yet again, I think this is your very best, heroic Mr. Wagland it is supposed to be Elizabeth but I can’t figure out how to fix it
It's a good one! Cheers Elizabeth/Elizebeth?
Thanks so much for uploading this! I spent a half hour the other day searching for this, and couldn't find it! Just in time for my birthday. Your narration is brilliant.
V kind, thank you
Ty Greg, you make even the dull ones easy to listen to & enjoy.
There’s nothing like suspense! You might be interested in a NEW RADIO ghost story “The Odd Lot” a NEW comedy with Joyce Randolph from The Honeymooners, another ghost story and one VERY NEW mystery listed on my channel “Claude Chabot Presents” right here on YT. Just follow the link here and enjoy! ua-cam.com/channels/jbSp48TT0w69okFvQcgnxA.html
Yahhhh been waiting for you to do this one x thank you so much
A new one! Perfect!
My pleasure Albin
I love the narration's voice so much
Thank you for providing tasteful, mind stimulating and very enjoyable listening. I am a contented subscriber.
Thanks Terri
Truly the greatest Holmes story I'd heard yet, and I have had the pleasure to listen to many here.
Villain, resolution, and certainly, comraderie, were all extremely satisfying.
My one concern was the remark of fire early in the story by Holmes. I feel this could have been a bit less on the nose.
Still, the experiment, by Gods what a lovely humanizing moment.
You're right. A heart warming moment.
Love these stories. Wonderful narration!
Glad you like them!
I totally agree. It is indeed a treat when Mr. Wagland drops a “New” reading. For me you have become the voice of Sherlock. Please keep up the outstanding work. Peace to you my friend...✌️
And peace backatcha Buzzchuck. Ta!
Thank you for keep sharing it with us.
Thanks Virgil
Another Great read from Greg (Wagz) Wagland, keep em' coming m8ty, always look forward to anything you read & share, Cheers🍻 from Melbourne. 🇦🇺
JMF Backatcha! Cheers to you down under.
What is the best beer in Melbourne?