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As a dense yellow fog swirls through the streets of London, a deep melancholy has descended on Sherlock Holmes, who sits in a cocaine-induced haze at 221B Baker Street. His mood is only lifted by a visit from a beautiful but distressed young woman Mary Morstan, whose father vanished ten years before. Four years later she began to receive an exquisite gift every year: a large, lustrous pearl. Now she has had an intriguing invitation to meet her unknown benefactor and urges Holmes and Watson to accompany her. And in the ensuing investigation which involves a wronged woman, a stolen hoard of Indian treasure, a wooden-legged ruffian, a helpful dog and a love affair even the jaded Holmes is moved to exclaim, Isn't it gorgeous!'
As a dense yellow fog swirls through the streets of London, a deep melancholy has descended on Sherlock Holmes, who sits in a cocaine-induced haze at 221B Baker Street. His mood is only lifted by a visit from a beautiful but distressed young woman Mary Morstan, whose father vanished ten years before. Four years later she began to receive an exquisite gift every year: a large, lustrous pearl. Now she has had an intriguing invitation to meet her unknown benefactor and urges Holmes and Watson to accompany her. And in the ensuing investigation which involves a wronged woman, a stolen hoard of Indian treasure, a wooden-legged ruffian, a helpful dog and a love affair even the jaded Holmes is moved to exclaim, Isn't it gorgeous!'
Arthur Conan Doyle (Author)
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was born in Edinburgh where he
qualified as a doctor, but it was his writing which brought him
fame, with the creation of Sherlock Holmes, the first scientific
detective. He was also a convert to spiritualism and a social
reformer who used his investigative skills to prove the innocence
of individuals.
Ed Glinert (External Editor)
Ed Glinert was born in Dalston, east London. he is the author of
The Literary Guide to London and The London Compendium and leads a
variety of walking tours around London. His fascination with people
and place, the bizarre and the arcane, coupled with his forensic
gift for digging out obscure stoires, is perfectly suited to this
uniquely intriguing place.
Peter Ackroyd (Introducer)
Peter Ackroyd is a well known writer and historian. He has been the
literary editor of The Spectator and chief book reviewer for the
The Times, as well as writing several highly acclaimed books
including a biography of Dickens and London- The Biography. He
resides in London and his most recent highly acclaimed work is
Thames- Sacred River.
This story contains all the prerequisites of a good mystery: a missing person, murder in a locked room, buried treasure, and an exciting chase. When Doyle added his already popular characters-Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson-listeners knew there was a great tale ahead. He also included historical elements, using the Indian Mutiny of 1857 as a backdrop for the story of the Great Agra Treasure. The author continued to flesh out the personality of Sherlock, little knowing that one day he would come to loathe this literary detective. Musical interludes help create the atmosphere that is an important part of Doyle's writing. David Timson seems attuned to the characters, and his narration seems better with each NAXOS presentation. Highly recommended for libraries with mystery and literature collections.-Theresa Connors, Arkansas Tech Univ., Russellville Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
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