
The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger
Arthur Conan Doyle
In The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are drawn into a haunting tale of tragedy, secrecy, and long-hidden revenge. Unlike many of Holmes’ cases, there is no crime to solve—only a sorrowful confession that sheds light on a past filled with cruelty and deception.
When Mrs. Ronder, a mysterious woman who always hides her face behind a thick veil, finally decides to reveal her terrible secret, Holmes listens as she recounts the horrific events that left her permanently disfigured. Once a performer in a traveling circus, she was trapped in an abusive marriage to a cruel and domineering husband. But the true horror unfolded one fateful night when a savage attack changed her life forever.
As Holmes and Watson unravel her story, they come face to face with a different kind of mystery—one that questions justice, fate, and the limits of human suffering. The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger is a unique and deeply emotional entry in the Sherlock Holmes canon, offering readers a poignant and unforgettable glimpse into the hidden tragedies of Victorian society.
Duration - 25m.
Author - Arthur Conan Doyle.
Narrator - Noel Alexander Blackwood.
Published Date - Tuesday, 14 January 2025.
Copyright - © 1927 Arthur Conan Doyle ©.
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United States
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Description:
In The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are drawn into a haunting tale of tragedy, secrecy, and long-hidden revenge. Unlike many of Holmes’ cases, there is no crime to solve—only a sorrowful confession that sheds light on a past filled with cruelty and deception. When Mrs. Ronder, a mysterious woman who always hides her face behind a thick veil, finally decides to reveal her terrible secret, Holmes listens as she recounts the horrific events that left her permanently disfigured. Once a performer in a traveling circus, she was trapped in an abusive marriage to a cruel and domineering husband. But the true horror unfolded one fateful night when a savage attack changed her life forever. As Holmes and Watson unravel her story, they come face to face with a different kind of mystery—one that questions justice, fate, and the limits of human suffering. The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger is a unique and deeply emotional entry in the Sherlock Holmes canon, offering readers a poignant and unforgettable glimpse into the hidden tragedies of Victorian society. Duration - 25m. Author - Arthur Conan Doyle. Narrator - Noel Alexander Blackwood. Published Date - Tuesday, 14 January 2025. Copyright - © 1927 Arthur Conan Doyle ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:09
The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger
Duration:00:25:17
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:19