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The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier

Arthur Conan Doyle

In The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier, Sherlock Holmes takes center stage as the narrator in one of his rare solo investigations—without Dr. Watson at his side. A former soldier, James Dodd, seeks Holmes’ help after his close friend, Godfrey Emsworth, vanishes under mysterious circumstances following their return from the Boer War. When Dodd finally locates Emsworth, he finds him pale, frightened, and living in isolation under strange and suspicious conditions. As Holmes unravels the mystery, he must uncover the truth behind Emsworth’s eerie transformation, the secrets lurking in his family estate, and the forces keeping him hidden from the world. In this gripping tale of deception and medical intrigue, Holmes proves that even without Watson, his deductive prowess remains unmatched. A fascinating departure from the usual Holmes-Watson dynamic, The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier is a must-listen for fans of classic detective fiction and lovers of Sherlock Holmes' brilliant mind at work. Duration - 43m. Author - Arthur Conan Doyle. Narrator - Noel Alexander Blackwood. Published Date - Tuesday, 07 January 2025. Copyright - © 1926 Arthur Conan Doyle ©.

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United States

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In The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier, Sherlock Holmes takes center stage as the narrator in one of his rare solo investigations—without Dr. Watson at his side. A former soldier, James Dodd, seeks Holmes’ help after his close friend, Godfrey Emsworth, vanishes under mysterious circumstances following their return from the Boer War. When Dodd finally locates Emsworth, he finds him pale, frightened, and living in isolation under strange and suspicious conditions. As Holmes unravels the mystery, he must uncover the truth behind Emsworth’s eerie transformation, the secrets lurking in his family estate, and the forces keeping him hidden from the world. In this gripping tale of deception and medical intrigue, Holmes proves that even without Watson, his deductive prowess remains unmatched. A fascinating departure from the usual Holmes-Watson dynamic, The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier is a must-listen for fans of classic detective fiction and lovers of Sherlock Holmes' brilliant mind at work. Duration - 43m. Author - Arthur Conan Doyle. Narrator - Noel Alexander Blackwood. Published Date - Tuesday, 07 January 2025. Copyright - © 1926 Arthur Conan Doyle ©.

Language:

English


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