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A Study in Scarlet

Written by: Arthur Conan Doyle
Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
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Originally named A Tangled Skein, this is the first Sherlock Holmes story. The real strength and the unique quality of the novel lies in the introduction of Holmes and Watson to each other - and those dark early scenes when a corpse is discovered in a derelict house in southeast London. The ultimate crusader against crime and criminals, Holmes' genius is revealed here for the very first time.
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Overshadowed by Stephen Fry

Sir Derek Jacobi reads beautifully and does a surprisingly creditable American accent. Lovely to listen to, but somehow not quite as perfect as Stephen Fry's narration.

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