The Stranger's Latchkey | R. Austin Freeman | A Bitesized Audiobook

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @BitesizedAudio
    @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому +52

    Story begins at: 00:01:20
    This story is one of a series featuring Dr. John Thorndyke and his colleague Dr. Jervis, created by R. Austin Freeman in 1907. It's read by me, Simon Stanhope. If you'd like to hear more Thorndyke stories, I have a playlist in development, available here: ua-cam.com/play/PLi95qAoufCZIRK13YVxILlbLjmxEM6Oci.html
    Or for a selection of other Victorian and Edwardian detective stories, do take a look at the "Rivals of Sherlock Holmes" playlist:
    ua-cam.com/play/PLi95qAoufCZL5tiXECltwXUI2QDDFrDHD.html
    More information about the author, the characters and the publication history of the story can be found in the video description. Thanks for listening.

    • @nickybaker1338
      @nickybaker1338 10 місяців тому +9

      Hooray! Brilliant! The only problem with the stories & your narration is that they come to an end.
      I can't tell you how much I look forward to your latest offering.
      Thank you muchly Simon 😍🥰😊

    • @evelanpatton
      @evelanpatton 8 місяців тому +5

      You are ALWAYS my go to when needing a comfort feeling as I try to rest through some rougher days! Your collections are always a blessing! Thank you Simon! Brilliant, just brilliant narration.

    • @tarajohnson488
      @tarajohnson488 5 місяців тому

      Aaaa1q

  • @binkie4940
    @binkie4940 10 місяців тому +101

    That feeling of elation when you're settling into bed, cat fast asleep beside you, and think, what shall I listen to...thank you Simon!!! Looking forward to this one, new to me 👌

    • @Frenchblue8
      @Frenchblue8 10 місяців тому +6

      Nice 👍

    • @chrissy1088
      @chrissy1088 10 місяців тому +7

      I agree & I think my cat seems to enjoy Simon's voice too.

    • @audreyellis3223
      @audreyellis3223 10 місяців тому

      Mmmx,😊😢😊😊

    • @TheseGoToEleven.
      @TheseGoToEleven. 10 місяців тому +4

      You mean cats.

    • @anjaknatz7157
      @anjaknatz7157 10 місяців тому +5

      Same here. Two of them. One called Tobermory thanks to Simon❤

  • @MacMcCaskill
    @MacMcCaskill 10 місяців тому +13

    "And I have not yet recovered from the disappointment."
    😂 Perfect.

    • @Avijit.Bose4869
      @Avijit.Bose4869 3 місяці тому +1

      He was expecting her to kiss thorndyke 😂

  • @nickwills1212
    @nickwills1212 3 місяці тому +2

    I​ am​ in​ bed​ in​ a​ Thailand​ village​ about​ 35​ kms​ from​ the​ northern​ city​ of​ Chiang​ Mai.​Koko, my​ German​ Pom, is​ a​sleep​ on​ the​ floor​ to​ the​ right​ of​ my​ bed​ under​neath the​ air​ con.Kati, my​ Japanese​ Spitz, is​ snoring​ on​ an​ old​ duvet​ to​ the​ left​ of​ my​ bed.​ Thank​ you​ Simon​ as​ always​ for​ a​ wonderful​ presentation.​ Good​ night​ and​ peace​ to​ you​ all.

  • @michaelfearon4793
    @michaelfearon4793 10 місяців тому +13

    He's a class act, Simon. I'd urge any subscribers to make a contribution, or 'buy him a coffee'. He took us through COVID and he's going strong. Fair play to him. For all the ABSOLUTE rubbish that you find online, this man puts the hours in. He researches, and he delivers.
    If you think it's easy, give it a go! He's delivered time and time again. Ultimately, I can only say that Simon has given SO much pleasure to so many people. Why wouldn't we support him! And if he's making a living from it - which I sincerely hope he is, good luck to the chap.

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому +2

      Thanks so much for your comment, Michael, I really appreciate your support

  • @simoneclift3155
    @simoneclift3155 10 місяців тому +32

    You Sir are a hero! Sleep escapes me tonight and I was desperately bored. Cup of tea, shortbread and bitesized bliss. Thank you. 😊

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому +7

      Tea and shortbread, a favourite combination!

  • @patriciaramsey5294
    @patriciaramsey5294 10 місяців тому +21

    Hello Simon! Thank you!!!

  • @mijiyoon5575
    @mijiyoon5575 10 місяців тому +25

    Oh my Gosh! A new *Thorndyke* story ... my favorite Detective other than *Sherlock.* Perhaps you could consider doing *The Nailed Shoes* one of these days *Simon.* Thank You ...Thank You & Thank You so much for this gift to the world *Simon* it means more than you will ever know

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому +4

      I'll keep that one in mind, thanks Miji Yoon, lovely to hear from you as always

    • @mijiyoon5575
      @mijiyoon5575 10 місяців тому +1

      @@BitesizedAudio Well, Thank You

  • @jillianhowlett6929
    @jillianhowlett6929 10 місяців тому +7

    Thankyou Simon. 😊

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much for your support 🙏

  • @sherylyneversteyn5126
    @sherylyneversteyn5126 10 місяців тому +29

    Yayyyyy, I was at a lost end wondering what to do. Problem solved.
    A cup of coffee and Simon 😊

    • @patriciajrs46
      @patriciajrs46 10 місяців тому +3

      For sure.

    • @crowleythedemoncat
      @crowleythedemoncat 10 місяців тому +5

      I'm so pleased to have a new Thorndyke. Now with a big mug of Yorkshire Red and lots of laundry to fold... I have a story, in Simon's wonderous voice, to carry me away. Thank you again, dear Simon.

    • @patriciajrs46
      @patriciajrs46 10 місяців тому +3

      @@crowleythedemoncat Is tha a British version of Calgon? Ha.

    • @judikingsman6132
      @judikingsman6132 10 місяців тому

      When I'm at a loose end I listen to Simon as well ❤

  • @palmyrafoxy6860
    @palmyrafoxy6860 10 місяців тому +4

    Thank you. I have fully enjoyed this moment you offer us, for, I test my understanding of the English language. Happily it is English language, !!!! which I have been taught! Sheer pleasure. The mystery is tense but pleasing, the voice of Mr Stanhope helping greatly.
    I have, thus, become a faithful follower. Regards.

  • @elainemagson213
    @elainemagson213 10 місяців тому +12

    Oh, I love Thorndyke! Thank you yet again, Simon, for bringing a sparkle into a dull February day.

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому +1

      Glad to know that, thank you for your lovely comment

    • @christabedwin
      @christabedwin 10 місяців тому +1

      I would love more by this author too! Ah I see he does have a few more already but this is my favourite so far. 😊found a few other readers on UA-cam but none are a candle on Simon. Better to wait for Sir Stanhope to get time to read more.

  • @jlg375
    @jlg375 10 місяців тому +7

    You are the best at reading these stories. Brilliant

  • @miarencrowsdaughter6434
    @miarencrowsdaughter6434 10 місяців тому +14

    The 'tests of humanity' exchange made me literally laugh out loud.

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому +5

      Ah yes, Dr. Jervis gets quite mischievous with Mrs H at that point!

  • @crazyyoda8721
    @crazyyoda8721 10 місяців тому +14

    Simon I think we would like anything you would narrate!

  • @baruchben-david4196
    @baruchben-david4196 6 місяців тому +3

    I really like Dr. Thorndyke. He's got the intellect of Sherlock Holmes, without being such a jerk.

  • @januzzell8631
    @januzzell8631 10 місяців тому +5

    At last .. settles comfortably to a new story ..... thank you Simon, Always a treat

  • @samkennedy5554
    @samkennedy5554 10 місяців тому +5

    What better than when you've finished reading your current book for the evening, to then get to listen to Simon. Reading a short story to lull you to sleep 🫠

  • @rosiemcnaughton9933
    @rosiemcnaughton9933 10 місяців тому +31

    Yea...another Bitesized story. 😁

  • @Nicky-n4p
    @Nicky-n4p 7 місяців тому +2

    Wonderfully read as usual. Thank you Simon

  • @RayneLainey
    @RayneLainey 9 місяців тому +3

    I love Dr. Thorndyke! Having you read it Simon, just makes it beyond perfection❤

  • @LadyBronwynn1400
    @LadyBronwynn1400 10 місяців тому +6

    Yes! Thank you, Simon.

  • @maudieg8459
    @maudieg8459 10 місяців тому +2

    Thanks!

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому

      Thank you for the super thanks 🙏

  • @earthcat
    @earthcat 10 місяців тому +11

    Just what I needed. Thank you for all your hard work, Simon.

  • @sueforgan7713
    @sueforgan7713 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank you Simon first class entertainment!

  • @JimClelland
    @JimClelland 9 місяців тому +3

    Another wonderful reading of another wonderful story. As always, thank you for bringing this story to life. Keep up the great work.

  • @kimmyrick1950
    @kimmyrick1950 10 місяців тому +9

    Your stories always seem to come when needed!!! Thank you so much God Bless You....

  • @flapjackfae
    @flapjackfae 10 місяців тому +5

    I love Freeman's stories. Thank you, Simon!

  • @cantonhag
    @cantonhag 10 місяців тому +4

    Thank you, Simon. Your readings are truly a mitzvah. May you live and be well, my friend.❤

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! Best wishes to you too

  • @certuv
    @certuv 10 місяців тому +2

    Very enjoyable and soothing a voice when working in my study workshop

  • @eleshasmith6064
    @eleshasmith6064 10 місяців тому +6

    Thank you so much as always! ❤❤❤

  • @dazeval2372
    @dazeval2372 10 місяців тому +6

    Thank you as always for the great video Simon!

  • @ginabeena6757
    @ginabeena6757 10 місяців тому +10

    Excellent story! You always pick the best ones! ❤️

  • @dawnschaeffer5728
    @dawnschaeffer5728 10 місяців тому +5

    Hurrah! Another stirring narration by Simon. Hope your holidays were wonderful.

  • @sugarfalls1
    @sugarfalls1 10 місяців тому +9

    What an exciting story! I thoroughly enjoyed it and your reading it even more! Nicely done, Simon!! 👏👏👏👍👍👍

  • @pattynielsen5506
    @pattynielsen5506 10 місяців тому +6

    excellent story and narration, thank you.

  • @christabedwin
    @christabedwin 10 місяців тому +4

    This is a fun one! So many twists and turns. Just delicious with the setting and characters and bicycles.
    Thank you very much for the extended bio of the author too. Love your work!

  • @mngirl5437
    @mngirl5437 10 місяців тому +5

    Another great read... thank you Simon ❤

  • @ellandrhia
    @ellandrhia 10 місяців тому +3

    More ghost stories please. You do them so well.

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому +1

      I'm glad to say I have another ghost story in the pipeline, 'The Crown Derby Plate' by Marjorie Bowen will be up next, hopefully in the next couple of weeks

  • @mariannwolf4889
    @mariannwolf4889 10 місяців тому +5

    Thank you for another great story.

  • @dubchile
    @dubchile 10 місяців тому +5

    Yayyy seconded!
    Thank you Simon 🙏🙏🙏

  • @RockyRacoon123
    @RockyRacoon123 10 місяців тому +6

    Awesome! Just looking for a bedtime story & this popped up! 👏👏👍

  • @thelastsausage635
    @thelastsausage635 10 місяців тому +2

    Always a delight when I get a notification that you have a new story up- something to look forward to after my Ovaltine Light!!! Your mellifluous tones are the perfect end to a hectic day👍🇦🇺

  • @marisaera2353
    @marisaera2353 10 місяців тому +4

    Thanks. Excellent story!

  • @jilldwilliams9208
    @jilldwilliams9208 10 місяців тому +7

    More Saki. I love him & you!! Thanks

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому +1

      I'll certainly be returning to Saki before too long, so do stay tuned!

  • @lesterbrandt3203
    @lesterbrandt3203 10 місяців тому +9

    Aloha & mahalo from the other side of the world.

  • @leriava
    @leriava 10 місяців тому +8

    Hello, there! Love me some Dr Thorndyke

  • @willamsandell1082
    @willamsandell1082 5 місяців тому +2

    I love this channel..it’s so civilized

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  5 місяців тому

      Very kind of you to say so, thank you!

  • @DreamingCatStudio
    @DreamingCatStudio 10 місяців тому +4

    Great reading Simon!

  • @SpuktasticAudio
    @SpuktasticAudio 10 місяців тому +4

    How glorious! Another Midnight feast!! ❤

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому +2

      Thanks Bob. I've been trying to avoid snacking too much late at night, but it's so tempting sometimes!

  • @willamsandell1082
    @willamsandell1082 10 місяців тому +4

    Great great story!

  • @marvwatkins7029
    @marvwatkins7029 10 місяців тому +2

    Please keep them coming, Simon.

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому

      Thank you Marv, I certainly hope to

  • @shanonquinn5681
    @shanonquinn5681 10 місяців тому +3

    Such fun! I love this story.

  • @mariameere5807
    @mariameere5807 10 місяців тому +17

    Thank you so much Simon! So happy to see more of your great work! An amazing collection of the best stories all in one wonderful channel! Gratefully received ❤

  • @lindalarson5468
    @lindalarson5468 10 місяців тому +1

    What a wonderful story! The sort that makes me want to immediately start over and listen to it again! Thank you, Simon.

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it Linda. And I see you've just joined as a channel member, thanks so much for your support. Do check out the membership tab for updates and bonus stories

  • @inspectit210
    @inspectit210 10 місяців тому +13

    Simon's my favorite voice actor.👍

  • @margarethughes3763
    @margarethughes3763 10 місяців тому +3

    I enjoyed this story. Thank you..

  • @stephaniealeman8522
    @stephaniealeman8522 10 місяців тому +6

    Oleaginous!!💚 plus a botanist in the Lavender cottage! 🌱

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому +3

      Yes indeed. The lady isn't exactly buttering him up with that compliment!

    • @smythharris2635
      @smythharris2635 10 місяців тому

      ​@@BitesizedAudiooleaginous, buttering; I see what you did there, the coefficient of friction is decidedly low, in both cases, well played! 😅

  • @madoldbatwoman
    @madoldbatwoman 6 місяців тому

    Revisiting, as I often do with your narrations. Enjoy them every single time. You really are a gift that keeps on giving.

  • @annemaclean6634
    @annemaclean6634 10 місяців тому +1

    I really enjoyed this story, Simon, and your narration. I love the Thorndyke stories and read a lot of them but hadn't heard this one before, what a treat! Thanks so much for uploading. 😊😊

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it, thank you Anne

  • @RolandWieffering1
    @RolandWieffering1 10 місяців тому +2

    What I like most of the Thorndike stories. Is the start of the Crime Scene Investigation of nowadays.

  • @moniquevandermerwe7420
    @moniquevandermerwe7420 3 місяці тому

    Your stories have been giving me great pleasure.

  • @footfault
    @footfault 9 місяців тому

    Love Dr. Thorndyke! My favourite detective. Thanks so much for another Freeman story.

  • @chrissy1088
    @chrissy1088 10 місяців тому

    I love these stories so much and your voice is so soothing that it relaxes me enough so I can fall sleep, it works so well that I have to listen to the stories in 3 or more attempts as I'm always asleep before the story ends.

  • @ShirleyPearl-n9z
    @ShirleyPearl-n9z 10 місяців тому +1

    I so like the detective's element in these old fashion storys thank u simon .❤

  • @juliepatten1293
    @juliepatten1293 5 місяців тому +1

    Delightful.

  • @donaldwarriner1640
    @donaldwarriner1640 Місяць тому

    Gripping story thankfully with a happy ending. Thank you.

  • @JustSayin916
    @JustSayin916 10 місяців тому +4

    Yay Simon!!

  • @kpcraftster6580
    @kpcraftster6580 9 місяців тому

    What an excellent performance - and always delightful to hear more Thorndyke: thank you!

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  9 місяців тому

      You're most welcome, thanks @KpCraftster

  • @Booktrailerslike
    @Booktrailerslike 10 місяців тому +1

    I love Thorndyke) thank you so much for this story!)

  • @lindsaykind5252
    @lindsaykind5252 10 місяців тому

    Fun afternoon with this one. Thank you, Simon!

  • @marathorne6821
    @marathorne6821 10 місяців тому +1

    Excellent! Thank you 🙏

  • @patticriss2238
    @patticriss2238 10 місяців тому

    I enjoy every story. Thank you for your time and talent.

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому

      My pleasure - thanks for listening!

  • @susanotway7875
    @susanotway7875 10 місяців тому

    Very enjoyable. Thanks Simon. Don't miss!

  • @Nsexpt
    @Nsexpt 9 місяців тому

    I have enjoyed all of your stories so far, but this one was the best

  • @jodyharnish9104
    @jodyharnish9104 10 місяців тому

    Fabulous performance as always, Simon!

  • @christinemarshall1366
    @christinemarshall1366 10 місяців тому

    Excellent in every way, narration and sound quality

  • @Chris-lh7hn
    @Chris-lh7hn 6 місяців тому

    Hip replacement operation next week, everything lined up for my daily fix during convalescence. Keep up the good work, love the readings.

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  6 місяців тому

      Thank you. Another story uploading this weekend. All the best for the operation and for a swift recovery!

  • @Simphoniste
    @Simphoniste 9 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @tammyhanlon3057
    @tammyhanlon3057 10 місяців тому

    Hi, Simon. Glad to see you. Hope you are well. Thanks for the story and the info

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому

      Thanks Tammy. All good here, I hope you're keeping well too

  • @larsen8059
    @larsen8059 10 місяців тому

    Thank you sir! Just what I needed for my frayed nerves today.

  • @rheinhartsilvento2576
    @rheinhartsilvento2576 10 місяців тому

    Wonderful reading (and story) Simon🙏🌈
    Thank you✨️

  • @rosellevaldes-scott7161
    @rosellevaldes-scott7161 10 місяців тому

    Perfect. Thank you so much

  • @SC-jh9qp
    @SC-jh9qp 9 місяців тому

    I loved the last few lines of this story 😂

  • @Frenchblue8
    @Frenchblue8 10 місяців тому

    Enjoyed this THOROUGHLY!!
    The first Thorndyke one I think I recall you reading, was something to do with a murder in a lab of some kind, maybe it was a locked door deal? Anyway, I didn't find that one really engaged me. But this one was a shiner, and I'm hoping for more, if any more exist. EDIT: having read the information in the description you very kindly provided, I see that there are many many more! I do like the Holmesian flavor of it all, have loved Sherlock Holmes stories and movies since I was a kid.
    As ever, thank you, Simon!💙👍

  • @patriciajrs46
    @patriciajrs46 10 місяців тому +4

    Oh yes!! Simon!! Are your narrations listed on your website?
    Thank you for great stories.
    I wanted to hear him make sure thatucy got her apology! Darn it.

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому +1

      Ah yes, I would've liked to have heard that too! Ah well. I don't have a website for Bitesized Audio, only my website as an actor, but I have thought a few times I should set one up. It's on my to-do list! But in the meantime the easiest way to see them "all at a glance" is probably via the videos tab here: www.youtube.com/@BitesizedAudio/videos, or on the playlists tab where I've organised them into categories

  • @jaidebrooke5946
    @jaidebrooke5946 10 місяців тому

    Listened in two sittings and not an ounce of enjoyment was lost ❤

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому +1

      Glad to know that! I was slightly perturbed when the last two words of your comment were initially cut off on my screen, but I was reassured when I scrolled down!

    • @jaidebrooke5946
      @jaidebrooke5946 10 місяців тому

      @@BitesizedAudio I've enjoyed every post so far. I'm working my way along your older posts but am always thrilled when you post something new.

  • @SunnySmile-fr5yg
    @SunnySmile-fr5yg 10 місяців тому

    Thank you, Simon 🥰😍🤩

  • @dorothyheisey2150
    @dorothyheisey2150 6 місяців тому

    Wow what a good one! Thank you.

  • @missclimpson
    @missclimpson 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for Austin Freeman!

    • @BitesizedAudio
      @BitesizedAudio  10 місяців тому

      You're welcome, Miss Climpson! (Lord Peter Wimsey aficionado...?)

  • @lyndaa7560
    @lyndaa7560 10 місяців тому

    Very enjoyable Simon, many thanks xx

  • @johnt.inscrutable1545
    @johnt.inscrutable1545 10 місяців тому

    Excellent narration of an enjoyable story. Thank you so much.

  • @kathiefronapel1919
    @kathiefronapel1919 10 місяців тому

    Best reader ever

  • @stevenverhaegen8729
    @stevenverhaegen8729 10 місяців тому +3

    Great story... 😂

  • @brandyduncan392
    @brandyduncan392 10 місяців тому +4

    Good evening Simon!

  • @1234cheerful
    @1234cheerful 10 місяців тому

    Entertaining and very well presented!

  • @appalachianamerican7171
    @appalachianamerican7171 10 місяців тому +4

    Nice👍

  • @williamhagen2792
    @williamhagen2792 10 місяців тому +3

    gREAT VIDEO.

  • @theannecrossett7761
    @theannecrossett7761 6 місяців тому

    Thank you!

  • @deniswilliams2212
    @deniswilliams2212 10 місяців тому +3

    Always great to be one of the first to hear 😈