The Captain of the Polestar by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Perhaps the finest of Conan Doyle's supernatural tales. It certainly has everything: a whaling ship in the arctic and a captain who appears to be on the edge of sanity. Plus it's September 11 and the pack ice is closing in, as are the nights.

Enjoyed this one, using my trusty old antipodian valve microphone for a change. Nice tone to it.

So... The Captain of the Polestar by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, read by Greg Wagland for Magpie Audio.

[warrenharwell]

I was forcefully retired do to crippling arthritis in my hips. I thank God for listening to you you fill my empty hours and make life worth living.

[chandrikasarkar]

I admire Greg Wagland as the best reader of all!

[moviemad]

My goodness! Doyle wrote this at the age of 23. Astonishing. Beautifully read as always, thanks Greg.

[GhostlyEddie]

My favorite story by Doyle. Ghostly and romantic. I'm listening to this at a seaside hotel on the California coast in a remote town. Excellent rendition! Nighttime is the best time to listen!

[debjaniagarwal]

Mr Wagland you surpass yourself. I stand the risk of losing my lifelong habit of reading classics and preferring to listen to you reading these masterpieces. Thank you very much for this treat.

[justine_holloway]

This is one of the finest of Doyle's stories - so powerfully evocative. Love the Arctic setting! Thanks.

[joannebewley]

I'm so happy to have found your readings. Thank you for many hours of interest.

[gregjones]

A wonderfully melancholic story, and beautifully narrated.

[mommamia]

I thoroughly enjoy every single story you read and share with us. Thank you, thank you! As certain conditions prevent me from settling down and reading these stories myself, I look forward to your soothing voice and the lovely way you present these to us, to me. Thank you again and looking forward to many more.

[raychandler]

Magnificent exposition on the soul. Whether in the artic or Baker street. Unsurpassed narration.

[amanitamuscaria]

I expected a description of her death. Ha! Always leave them wanting more.
Thank you again

[navelriver]

This is one of the very best stories i have ever experienced! I read it back in the spring of 2014 when several ships were stuck in the ice in Whitefish Bay in Lake Superior despite the efforts of the most powerful Ice breakers stationed in the Great Lakes. I observed it all on AIS maps. I felt I was in both places! This reading does justice to that magic experience. The ships were freed by the arctic ice breaker Pierre Radisson within a few days.

[bluefriend]

Thank you for reading these shorter stories. Its very hard to find audio books
in the one hour range, so thank you so very much for putting out books in parts and in easier lengths to handle. Truly appreciate your good work !

[traceywright]

It does not matter how much time has past. Find one of your narratives and one is hooked. Love you dude.😘

[timm]

Perhaps... the finest. Although I'm certainly not certain I've not read or heard them all. Greg does a superb job in his narration/acting. I've read a few true stories, one in particular about an entire ship and crew, at the pole, frozen in, and the crew was never seen again. Others about very similar situations, theories are that they had not choice, but to turn to cannibalism. Then the polar bears took it from there, truly horrific stuff and rather (as Freud would say), "spooky". Thank you bringing these stories to life/light, as you have. They are what ACD's passion really was, and what he certainly would've wanted. You're doing his imagination justice. I think I know, where other amazing writers like Ray Bradbury, may have gotten inspiration and their fictional bravery from!

[phoebelim]

I added this reading to my queue (which I always line up before starting to work) and was so delighted to her Greg W's voice. The story is fun. I remember driving along a very busy highway in the middle of a very large city one winter. There was a triangle shape grassy area (covered in snow) formed by the exit ramp and the street accessed by the exit. The wind stirred up the snow and it looked exactly like a woman. I was so surprised! It was a supernatural feeling and made me realize how easy it would be to believe in such creatures.

[yolanankaine]

Brilliant story and incredible narration. I’m addicted to these readings

[larrythompson]

I love your narration and these stories. Many thanks from Mexico . Well done.

[qimmu]

What a great story and your dramatization through your magnificent narration style sent it.

[Sailontodawn]

Another great story and great reading.
I work as a chief on a boat in Alaska, whatta story!!! Thanks yet again!