Sherlock Holmes and the Ghosts of Bly
And Other New Adventures of the Great Detective
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Creating a series of short stories based on Sherlock Holmes is a risky endeavor. Fortunately, Donald Thomas has succeeded, and the excellent narration of John Telfer adds to his success and to listeners' pleasure. Holmes is called upon by his brother, Mycroft, to assist with a problem at a Royal Navy prep school. Holmes movingly deals with an underprivileged boy and the cruel and snobbish headmaster. Snippets of humor and Holmes lore, as well as the character of Dr. Watson, add to the joy of these new adventures. A tale in which Holmes and Watson attend a sÄance adds to the authenticity of the stories since Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a serious believer in the occult. Telfer skillfully keeps listeners in the time and place for a satisfying dose of Victoriana and detection. S.G.B. (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine
June 27, 2011
John Telfer turns in an uneven performance in the audio version of Thomas's collection of new Sherlock Holmes stories. Back again for new adventures, Holmes and faithful friend and colleague Dr. John Watson clash wits with ghosts, frauds, and murderers in these four tales. Telfer's narration is well-paced and compelling. His Holmes is curt, sharp, and captures the spirit of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's great detective, while his affable Watson avoids slipping into the realm of bumbling caricature. But his portrayal of secondary characters proves problematic: Telfer does little to distinguish the minor characters' voices and could do more with his rendition of women and children. Nonetheless, his narration grows on listeners, and devotees of Holmes and Watson will relish having fresh installments in the adventures at 221B Baker Street. A Pegasus hardcover.
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