The Case of the Man Who Was Wanted by Arthur Whitaker - Sherlock Holmes pastiche.

This (in my opinion) is a great Sherlock Holmes pastiche. It was actually published by Cosmopolitan Magazine in 1948 with the authorship attributed to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It turned out that Arthur Whitaker, an architect and writer, had sent Conan Doyle the manuscript for The Case of the Man Who Was Wanted back in 1911, hoping for a joint collaboration with the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Adrian Conan Doyle who handled Sir Arthur's business affairs was unhappy with this proposal and refused, but sent Whitaker a cheque for ten guineas. Seeing his work in print in 1948, Whitaker made contact with Conan Doyle's biographer. After some wrangling and threats of legal action, the Doyles accepted that Whitaker was the author. (Luckily, Whitaker had retained the carbon copies of the manuscript! N.B. Never throw anything away!)

It's a rather a good tale and a very good attempt to mimic a Sherlock Holmes case. What do you think?

It's read by Greg Wagland for Magpie Audio.
© Magpie Audio 2022

[da]

Thank you Mr Wagland. I can never wrap my head around the fact that it is one man reading in all those different voices. It is like listening to the best of radio dramas. This goes for all your readings.

[maddielilley]

Dear Greg,
24 year old speaking here! I have to thank you for your narration because it has reintroduced me to reading. I stopped reading for fun around 14 because school ruined it for me but like so many other people have commented, your voice is what really makes these stories. I am very grateful to you for bringing this enjoyment back into my life. Thankyou so much
Maddie

[DJWNB]

Sir Wagland, your voice is a Time Machine. As soon as I start listening one of your stories ( and I’m proud to say that I have listened to almost all of them during house chores, walking, and before I sleep) I step into the 19th century. You are a national treasure.

[pradeepalagambhat]

Keep adding these regularly. Please do not stop. Write your own Sherlock adventures if you have to.

[urbankavegirl]

Just when I thought I had listened to all your readings of Sherlock… I come across this… soooo excited!

[arnepianocanada]

Greg Magland's voice recalls very much that of David Burke, the first Watson to Jeremy Brett's Holmes. Finest details of accent and vocal timbre! A superbly clear series reader.

[emilykrahn]

Your narration and acting mr. Wagland, is a soothing balm for the mind, ear, and soul. Thank you.

[shadownetd]

Excellent Sherlock Holmes story. I love your narrations of Holmes and Watson. You bring them to life in the cinema of my mind.

[rjfpac]

Wonderful as always! But Mr Wagland could read an old phone book and keep us all clinging for the next word!

[Scotticus]

Thank you Greg, another audio adventure to allow the imagination to flourish in Victorian London is greatly appreciated! Well done good Sir!

[janerigg]

Love it thank you. Live in Derbyshire, been to Hathersage many times....outdoor pool!! 2 of mine lived in Broomhill and Glossop Road when they were at Sheffield University and I used to bypass Dore and Totley driving the Chatsworth House route to visit or pick them up. Having been bed ridden 11 years now it was such a lovely surprise xx

[lchchatter]

Thank you for this most enjoyable tale, and for the back story regarding its’ author. I found that it had a subtly different rhythm than ACD but how wonderful you have shared it. As always, thank you for your masterful narration...warm, witty, precise, perfect!

[ryskichelovek]

love these sherlock holmes stories they are the best, love your work

[hawkiowan]

Oh, Greg! I'm so glad that you have gone on to reading the Holmes pastiches! What a joy to hear more new Holmes and Watson stories as only you can tell them!

[christinemarshall]

Enjoyable, superb narration and good sound quality. Thank you.

[arthuroldale-kiev]

I do not as a rule like any tampering with the works of classic writers, but Mr. Whitaker, has done a splendid job here with Holmes.

[bjornbeng]

Thank you, Greg. This is glorious. As always. Please, continue to give us more wonderful readings.

[dale]

Mr Waglund, my family would love if you read Christmas Eve at the Wardles from Pickwick Papers. Your readings are the bomb.

[thehangingparsiple]

I think this works very, very well indeed. I especially like the little Conan Doyle-type detail flourish of the barely used ink blotter and the waste paper.
Pleased to know the author finally gained recognition for this neat little story.
Wonderfully read as usual thank you

[davidrodgersNJ]

Bravo! The best Holmes pastiche I've read