The Story of the Sealed Room by Arthur Conan Doyle - The Strand Magazine 1898.

The Story of the Sealed Room, not to be confused with The Adventure of the Sealed Room, first appeared in The Strand Magazine in September 1898.
A young solicitor goes to the aid of a cyclist, who is knocked off his bike after colliding with a horse's shoulder. He is then drawn in to a curious mystery... involving a banker, a photographic studio, a soda syphon and a lump of red wax. The usual ingredients, then.

The painting by John Atkinson Grimshaw depicts late 19th century Hampstead.

It's read by Greg Wagland.
© Magpie Audio 2020.

[shlosher]

I thought I was obsessed with Sherlock Holmes audiobooks, but now I see I am just addicted to Greg Wagland reading Arthur Conan Doyle.

[patriciaramsey]

'The red tentacles of Lodon' . What a phrase. ACD was a great writer. Thank you for bringing these wonderful stories to life.

[elizebethpenington]

Your readings are a treat I’m not giving up for Lent..my favorite and most reliable antidote to chemotherapy side effects.

[beefycheesecake]

I love these stories, narrated beautifully as well, may they never stop. Thanks for sharing them.

[jodyhunter]

Greg, I have read several of the stories you have put out recently on YouTube, and as always, you never cease to amaze me. I have told you before that you have a wonderful voice, and a gift for narration that no one can equal. If you only knew the pleasure you have given me with your readings of these stories. I certainly hope you are well over there in the UK, and will continue to delight so many people in the world as much as you have me. God bless you sir, and don't ever let anything happen to that beautiful voice of yours!!!

[traceywright]

What a pleasure. What a joy. Thank you Greg. You make me ☺

[sarahstrong]

Thankyou so much for the entertainment but what a grim tale. I cant help wondering what the poor young man would do next.

[DorothyGTyas]

*Kudos sir! Your remarkable vocal modulation evoked such consistent suspension of disbelief that it had me convinced an ensemble cast starred in this 'play'!* 👍🤓

[Bambisgf]

Many thanks Greg! Your voice is so soothing & ACD is perfect for it🎁

[mrdanforth]

Reminds me of something I read a long time ago. In the 1880s someone said "an Englishman is slow to speculate because if he loses his fortune he loses his social position and he fears living out his life in poverty and loneliness. A Frenchman in such circumstances will blow his brains out. But an American who has a million, will risk it to make ten, and if he loses, will go to work and start over again. Such stoicism in the face of adversity is admirable but it means America is peculiarly prone to speculative frenzies, booms and busts and there doesn't seem to be anything that can be done about it."
This story is a good example of the fate that awaited speculation gone wrong in England in the 19th century.

[rupertdanbury]

Just prepared Sunday lunch listening to this . Thoroughly enjoyed every moment . Thank you .

[virginia]

Another great story! The perfect way to end my day! Thank you so much Mr Wagland!

[lilbits]

Ohhh... what a sad story. 😥
Another incredible reading, as usual.
Top notch, Mr. Wagland! 👍

[kaf]

Perfect! Naptime is coming up. Thank you.

[angelique_cs]

One of my absolute favorite Doyle stories!

[aesopstortoise]

A tenderhearted banker? Now there's a rare or possibly mythical breed.

[TexanAmiga]

Fantastic! You are wonderful! Thank you for all that you do in sharing these stories with us😍

[Silveralchemy]

I look forward to listening to this one! Many thanks. 👌🏻

[alannothnagle]

Another first-rate performance, many thanks!! Please keep these coming!!!

[fixitman]

MOST EXCELLENT!!! I truly enjoyed this. I had to listen to it more than once. Thank you