The Complete Sherlock Holmes

The Heirloom Collection

By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrated by: Simon Vance

Length: 58 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Winner of the 2014 Audie Award for Classics

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes tales are rightly ranked among the seminal works of mystery and detective fiction. Included in this collection are all four full-length Holmes novels and more than forty short masterpieces—from the inaugural adventure A Study in Scarlet to timeless favorites like “The Speckled Band” and more. At the center of each stands the iconic figure of Holmes—brilliant, eccentric, and capable of amazing feats of deductive reasoning. By his side is Dr. John Watson, his steadfast assistant and our trusty narrator. This set is a must-have for every discriminating bibliophile and Sherlock Holmes fan.

Volume 1
A Study in Scarlet: A Novel
A Sign of Four: A Novel
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Short Stories

Volume 2
Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes: Short Stories
The Hound of the Baskervilles: A Novel

Volume 3
The Return of Sherlock Holmes: Short Stories
The Valley of Fear: A Novel

Volume 4
His Last Bow: A Novel
The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes: Short Stories

Public Domain (P)2013 Brillance Audio, all rights reserved.

Exceptional narration

I enjoyed this beautifully narrated compilation of Sherlock Holmes. 58 hours went by swiftly and kept me entertained.t

All of Sherlock in one place.

All the original Sherlock stories are here. clear tone reading. Perfect for all fans to listen to repeatedly.

Truly Complete BUT…

This audio book is truly the complete Sherlock Holmes canon BUT the chapters in The Case-Book Sherlock Holmes track list are incorrectly listed as:

Preface (55:50)
The Adventure of Blanched Soldier (40:10)
The Adventure of Mazarin Stone (32:17)
The Adventure of Three Gables (33:18)
The Adventure of Sussex Vampire (32:41)
The Adventure of Three Garridebs (1:23:35)
The Adventure of Creeping Man (40:53)
The Adventure of Lion’s Mane (37:47)
The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger (23:44)
The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place (32:02)
The Adventure of Retired Colourman(30:03)

Not only are most of the titles incorrect (i.e., the definite article “the” is omitted from most of the titles), but two titles (and their corresponding separate tracks) are completely missing from the list!

But to be sure, they are included in the recorded book even though they are not specified in the track listing.

So, if you want to listen to “The Adventure of the Illustrious Client” then go to “Preface” track and skip to 3:50.

Or, if you want to listen to “The Problem of Thor Bridge” then go to “The Adventure of Three Garridebs” track and skip to 33:20.

As a point of clarification, here is the accurate and complete listing of chapters in The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes:

Preface, by Arthur Conan Doyle
The Adventure of the Illustrious Client
The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier
The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone
The Adventure of the Three Gables
The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire
The Adventure of the Three Garridebs
The Problem of Thor Bridge
The Adventure of the Creeping Man
The Adventure of the Lion's Mane
The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger
The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place
The Adventure of the Retired Colourman

Perhaps this may be corrected by the time you listen to the audio book. I hope so!

The complete masterpiece

From the stories we have heard, to the less known endeavors, this is the most complete tales of the greatest detective.

EXCEPTIONAL narration!

Simon Vance is the best narrator I've heard - HANDS DOWN! The books and stories are what they are, all very good but he makes the characters and books come to life.

A classic that is as timely today as ever.

Where does The Complete Sherlock Holmes rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Sherlock Holmes ranks very near the top. I seldom listen to audio books for entertainment. Most of my books are learning materials -- non-fiction. I decided to get SR out of curiosity. It is nearly 60 hours in length!!

What did you like best about this story?

I can only imagine Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's intelligence. His material is applicable today 100 years later.

Which scene was your favorite?

WIth so many good stories, I cannot pick a favorite. Some are better than others.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

This book is a compliation of many short stories. So, there isn't a particular moment.

Any additional comments?

This book is excellent for an extended trip, or to break up a monotonous drive of flight. Make no mistake -- it is LONG. You get your money's worth.

Masterful performance!

Best of the many I have collected. The fresh and bright energy of the reader gave newness to old tales. There were stories I'd not heard as well.
That is another big benefit from this Complete Collection. Highly recommended. -Guyr8s

Love the stories

Would you listen to The Complete Sherlock Holmes again? Why?

Yes, absolutely. The more you listen, the more you listen for clues and details about Holmes' cases.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Complete Sherlock Holmes?

When Holmes purposefully let a person go who had killed someone who was abusive and violent. Holmes had a sense of justice.

What does Simon Vance bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The performance brings each character to life. Not just a monotone reading.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It's too long to listen to in a single sitting but you can (and often want to) listen to a single story in a sitting. I often do during my commute.

Any additional comments?

Very enjoyable.

Brilliant

This complete Sherlock Holmes is absolutely amazing! The Narrator, Simon Vance was the perfect choice for this audiobook as he was captivating in his performance. All of the stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle are as captivating today as I'm sure they ever were and perhaps more when you consider how far ahead of his time he truly was when he wrote this amazing character. I would highly recommend this audiobook to anyone and it's a must have for true Sherlock Holmes fans.

Quintessential Holmes

Fantastic narration by Simon Vance!
These tales blend high adventure with all the subtle complexities of scientific method. I am both enchanted and transported to the enigmatic Victorian era, simultaneously perched on the cusp of modernity but with one foot firmly planted in the dark ages. All the wonder and mystery I enjoyed while devouring these tales in childhood is evoked in an instant.