42 The Devil's Foot from His Last Bow: Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes (1917) Audiobook

This is rather a good story from the collection of Sherlock Holmes adventures entitled His Last Bow, published in 1917. The action takes place in Cornwall where Holmes is supposed to be recuperating from the rigours of his metropolitan life. He is summoned to attend a bizarre and gruesome crime scene. Nobody can envy those carted off in the wagon to Helston.

It is read by Greg Wagland for Magpie Audio.
©Magpie Audio 2019

[dennisbabb]

As an over the road Truck driver I spend up to almost 11 hours of the day sitting behind the wheel rolling down the roads and highways. I absolutely love spending the hours listening to various audiobooks to help has the time and keep my mind active, your renderings of Holmes and Watson are the best I have found to date. In a few cases I am going back through and listening to some of the books for the 5th or 6th time considering that I have had a love for Doyle's works since grade school. With love and deepest appreciation from the American roadways.

[tomdekler]

A moment's appreciation for mister Wagland, who so perfectly enunciated the story you could instantly hear Holmes interrupting Leonberger despite being voiced by the same person.

[elizebethpenington]

I must also say that there are many good things available to the uncomfortable chemotherapy patient and I am often bedridden. So I have listened to and appreciated many of them. This must be stated clearly: these readings are the best of any. There are many like those narrated by John Moffat for example, but you are the finest. The tone, the elocution, the brilliant character interpretation and much more are incomparable and I am full of gratitude and admiration. Yes, thank you.

[alicecaulfield]

I just adore Sherlock Holmes stories -- and these are top notch. I close my eyes and feel like I am in Victorian London. I hear the rattle of wheels over cobblestones and see the newspaper vendors at every corner. Thank you for these priceless gems!

[kubinyizsuzsa]

I can not speak English vety well and I' m not an expert at anyhow. What strikes me first that beauty of Greg's English seaking and his expressive voice and reading. Wonderful!

[SeanKL]

The eloquent British dude running this channel has no idea how many times his soothing narration has rocked me off to sleep.

[lingeriedeparis]

Mr Wagland should definitely get an award for his work.!

[shaddonon]

47:14 “‘You know, ’ I answered with some emotion, for I had never seen so much of Holmes’ heart before, ‘…that it is my *greatest joy and privilege* to help you’.”

I liked Holmes stories growing up, but hearing OP’s delivery of that line is the moment I fell in love with the characters of Holmes and Watson. Makes my heart swell every time I hear it!

[richteahoyle]

Mr. Greg Wagland. You are now a happily predictable, and reliably steadfast, part of my pre-sleep routine. Thank you so much. I salute you sir!

[danielshoudy]

I have a dream.. That one day little books written by me and not so little person(as) Mr Wagland would narrate.

[marleneg]

I fell asleep to this and in my dreams Holmes, Watson and I solved this case together.

[lilbits]

Oh my, my.... the best of friends in literature world, Holmes and Dr. Watson... brought to life by an outstanding performance of one fabulous actor, Mr. Wagland. What else to say... thank you for sharing your talent!

[NickDiFroscia]

I like shorter stories I get lost in long ones. Thank you for everything ❤

[joannesmith]

I too am battling Cancer, and am often listening to these wonderful audios for the 4th time, but still comforted and entertained by them!

Thanks, ever so much! 🙏🏻❣️

[davidcleverley]

One of the things I pick up from Greg's narration is that its a lot harder to present than it sounds. He uses pauses so beautifully. Just the right length to sweep us into the end of the sentence or start of a new one. Not too long, not too short, perfect. Note they can disappear in the quoting from characters. Mmmm. Its a bit of an art this stuff. We are the richer in mind for his efforts. Not just Holmes, the enchantment continues well on into Greg's others narrative works. He must be a good man to do this for the world.

[Scotticus]

Thank you Mr. Wagland, we greatly appreciate your artistic readings and it's always exciting when you add to your repertoire. Cheers!

[rodgerlodge]

Most well read stories that i have ever found either on YouTube or purchased. Thank you kindly for bringing us a little joy in these troubling times we live in. Many many thanks sir.

[oakdew]

Yay! This and the Musgrave Ritual are my favorites. Thanks Greg.

[owenfarmer]

The tempo and language of these stories set the tone of fire side stories, ripping yarns that capture the minds are far beyond a modern script relying on an image. True to the author and wonderful. Thank you

[sheilapasquini]

I've loved Holmes since high school and it's lovely to revisit these stories. Thank you so much.