The Adventure of the Yellow Face by Arthur Conan Doyle. It is read by Greg Wagland. Production Copyright (P)Magpie Audio Video copyright Magpie Audio 2015
Literally every night. 30 minute time limit on my timer. Wife bought me soft headphones to sleep in so I can have it on at night without disturbing her.
Yep I do and so does my husband. We both have sleeping problems so I have different playlists with different readings or shows. All Greg's Sherlock Homles readings are in them. Different ones but much enjoyable from the radio shows. I think he gets the voices better of Sherlock AND Watson. But I still enjoy both. Hope you're keeping safe😊
The little girls obliviousness to the negative feelings and dealings of the adults around her, and of society around that. The wife’s love, The fathers nature, the rude woman’s obvious selflessness, Holmes’ humbling, Watsons fond memory, the happiness of the reader and ACD’s quality. All revealed to us in one sublime scene like a maestro pulling the cover from his masterpiece. Truly wonderful.
This is by far my favorite Sherlock Holmes story. In a way, almost meta, brilliant in how it sort of subverts the very genre of Sherlock Holmes stories. It pretends to be a mystery, a detective story, but it is in no way. It is a story about relationships, about love, about trust. And it is a beautiful, wonderful such. Absolutely crushes most romance stories. Brings and honest tear to my eye. Sherlock, with his big brain, makes an absolute ass out of himself, while the hero of the story is an otherwise unremarkable man, who simply has a big heart. The closing remark, where Sherlock goes: "Man, I've done fucked up", is absolutely brilliant.
OK, WOW. First, I was intrigued, then FULLY engrossed, then suspicious, then on edge a little, then creepied out, then slightly panicked while in anxious anticipation, then so warmed-almost touched-by the ending Doyle gave this piece (especially considering it was written in 1893), and finally, I was in such humorous delight with the story’s final words. My GOSH. I cannot remember the last time I was so whiplashed yet engaged in a story, let alone such an intelligently written one. The quality of Doyle just exceeds all expectation. Not only is his skill in detailing each moment of the highest caliber, but one of the things that particularly impressed me with this story is how he did not use cliche, violent, sexual, or just dark themes/events in this story crafting a plot that would engage mature audiences. Today, using the word “adult” or “mature” to describe film, literature, and other means of entertainment is synonymous with “including themes inappropriate for children (explicit language, sexual themes, violence themes, and/or other dark themes such as excessive drugs use)” Doyle is truly one of the very, very few out there who has been able to effectively challenge that stereotype. It’s pieces like this that show that what sells in mature entertainment today is cheap. That the essence of what adults look for (without awareness) in entertainment is to be treated as intelligent beings. With the right vision and storytelling capabilities, anyone can tell an exciting story through speech, film, theatre, etc… that can unify individuals regardless of their differences, and leave them feeling the exhilaration of a gripping tale and the satisfaction that comes hearing the messages that make us believe in the best of humanity and make us want to be the very best version of ourselves we can be. God bless you Arthur Conan Doyle. Your work continue inspire creators across artistic disciplines. I never like videos, but I liked this one;)
this is one of my favorite stories. that the girl laughs when Holmes slips the mask off is just precious. and the way the husband responds is beautiful. 🧚🏻♂️🧚🏾♀️
After listening to this channel for a week, I have come to regard Greg Wagland as the quintessential Holmes! I have read these stories many times over since my youth. And have come to enjoy these audio books very much. Thank you to all who have made these Conan Dolye stories available in this format. You've done a remarkable job and a great service to the legion of Sherlock Holmes fans from across the planet. Cheers!
Very progressive of ACD for his time. Highlighting the racism of the time thru Watson's eyes and the mom's words and actions. "The little creature ran across at the words and nestled up against the lady's dress." "Handsome and intelligent looking, but bearing unmistakable features of his african descent..." "it was our misfortune that our only child took after his people rather than mine." "I had to choose between you and in my weakness I turned away from my own little girl." Great ending...a good man. This is perhaps my favorite and I have watched and read SH stories since a child. Thought i had read or seen them all multiple times. Now Im curious to hear if there are others subtly touching on social issues other than glimpses of the precarious role of women of that time
I think ACD was quite progressive for the time. A lot of his stories emphasize intelligent and independent women, as well as looking much more favorably toward POC compared to most of the time. There is still reflections of the times in the stories… one of the worst is the bruiser Steve Dixie in the adventure of the three gables.
This is the American version of the story. In the original, it took Munroe "a long two minutes" before he picked up the little girl. The American editor apparently thought that it would take five times as long for him to decide to accept a black stepchild.
I enjoyed the story, even though it doesn't include so much investigating. "Any truth is better than indefinite doubt" It has one of my favourite quotes of Sherlock Holmes and a very lovely ending. Great narration, espcially the last line whisper "Norbury" was nicely delivered by you. It is alright Mr.Holmes as we say here _Even_ _the_ _finest_ _horses_ _sometimes_ _stumble_ .
You're all looking at this through modern eyes and completely forgetting that the stories are set in Victorian England written by a man who died in the 1930s, things were very different in those days. Try understanding things from that perspective.
Wonderful story! I remember reading this a few years ago, and feeling thankful at how much society has progressed over time! We can learn a lot from Victorian literature (while also being thoroughly entertained).
Wonderful stories Just the thing for an insomniac! Just wish that when I do fall asleep, something would go ' ping' to wake me up again! I constantly have to rewind the story! Never mind, at 72 years of age, Sherlock and John have been constant in my life! Than you so very much From Falkirk.
🇨🇦 I listen repeatedly to the buildup-climax, eyes always floating. Exquisitely sensitive, no word wasted, best-of-British discreet ... and so topical now, a century-plus later
How very pleasant a surprise was this_ and who could possibly have guessed such a wholesome outcome? Certainly intriguing and revealing how wonderful to discover how unintentionally jaded we can become!
Thank you for the beautiful narration. These stories are so beautifully read. The characterisation is perfect. I am transported to that turn of the century world as I listen. The strange thing is I have been reading (and now listening to) the Sherlock Holmes tales for more than half a century. I thought I knew them all but this is a new one to me and that is a mystery indeed. And a very fine and touching story too.
Ioften listen to thèse stories just before going to bed. They are relaxing and help clear m'y mind after a long day. Thé narrator does a great job in bringing thèse Conan Doyle stories to life. Long live Holmes and Watson!
It seems to me that there are a,number of Holmes stories that were not made into the public domain. Thank you for presenting these by a most excellent reader.
Of course, who can listen at work or at dinner or when they wake up, there isn’t enough time other than if you travel a great distance to work. It’s the whole reason I go to bed early. When the sun goes down I’m ready to lay back and listen to my stories.
I have been listening to some of yhese at work, where nobody here is even awake except for me. It helps to keep me going when I am going about my routine.
I love this short story. There is acceptance of a child who is a different race from the husband and wife. The husband accepted the child into his home.
VERY interesting, especially in light of my previous comment. Here I think we see the early dawn of a new light in Doyle's conciousness, and perhaps a reflection of that of the broader Victorian mileau. It is a fact that the British Empire banned outright slavery (if not the subjugation of entire nations) more than 30 years prior to the US, and with a great deal more finesse and far less bloodshed. So, I suppose it is reasonable that public attitudes on "miscegnation" were likewise more liberal at the time than they were here across the pond. Yet I cannot help but wonder how the child's life and the family's social position might have actually played out.
Holmes thought blackmail was involved. Phonetically he was correct! Lol! My favorite end to ANY Sherlock story! Can't get this stupid smile off my face!
🐙💗I love this channel, these stories and this narrator! I listen when I'm busy cleaning or cooking, I listen when I'm laying in bed and need a calm but interesting story to help me sleep...all moods are perfectly addressed by Sherlock Holmes and Greg Wagland. Thank you.
That’s one of the things I most love about these Holmes stories and Greg’s stellar readings of them - being able to get a glimpse into daily life in Victorian England. Even though these are fiction we still get the sense of the common language of the time and many elements of the culture and world that these stories inhabit
I really enjoyed this story. Not only did it have a good mystery to it, but the ending for the couple was very sweet and I liked that it was a case which Sherlock Holmes got it all wrong. I mean, if he's going to get something wrong, it should at least be about something with a happy ending, right?
I can't but help 'hearing' in my mind the opening phrase of the song 🎼'Winding my way down on Baker Street'🎵😎✌ Thank you for doing these so well and for posting them. They make the housework, laundry, gardening etc a FAR easier experience 😁 💞👏
All voices are pigeonholed in your throat and shooting a praticular one when needed , Good work , hard to change voice and go on with it ardous task is being done quite easily , That is why I say versatile Greg,hats off mate
It's one of those things I suppose, although it made me mad at the time!!! Anyway seems to be sorted, although there are obviously those who don't want reasonable renditions of these stories available for free. Or am I paranoid. Discuss. After all, the internet is a force for good... er... really? ... :-)
@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio It seems to be very many Moriarty henchmen that do not like your style of reading, or maybe they played this in Arkham Asylum and they do not like someone who stops criminals or have stories read to them about that person. (I was going to write Arkham Sanitarium but there you have a plethora of unspeakable and unnameable horrors of a different kind for those involved).
There are around a dozen Doyle stories that were not adapted for the Granada-Jeremy Brett series. This is one of them, and I'll bet you they wouldn't even go near it. Probably no way to make this work. A real oddity in the canon...
hi - i haven’t listened to you for quite a while. i looked over my audiobook list and found The Man with Watches. it was so great to hear your voice and reading style again. i’m even listening to a Sherlock Holmes i’ve read or heard quite a number of times already. thanks for still being here. 😊🔎🌷🌱
Criminally underrated Holmes short story. Amazing how many modern readers get the spirit of it exactly WRONG. It is the opposite of racist, but when someone is determined to see it as such, reasonableness is sacrificed to the hair-trigger of irrationality and political conditioning.
Thank you for uploading these inspiring and mystifying tales, the narration is beautiful and magnificently done. This ending was so touching😭❤ thank you for all ur passion and love u put into these videos❤ *Sincerely a new fan*
It is interesting but disturbing to learn that in the original script the amount of time that the husband debates his next action (and ends up taking the little child in his arms to go home-) was TWO minutes I have read that Americsn publishers insisted on increasing that to ten minutes apparently to make it appear the man had more of a mentsl struggle before agreeing to take a black child into.his home .
