The Green Flag by Arthur Conan Doyle. A story for our times? 

I never knew how much I loved Arthur Conan Doyle until hearing all your wonderful work. I had My first child four months ago and his middle name is Arthur. If not for you, I would not have chosen that name. Thank you.

'The desert sand is sodden red/Red with the blood of a square that broke/And the gatling jammed, and the colonel dead...' Your reading brought home to me just what those lines meant to the soldiers who faced that sort of experience. Beautifully read, and (again) a Conan Doyle story that was completely new to me. Thank you so much.

Indeed it Is apposite for the times. Thank you for choosing this one Mr. Wagland and for all your work here. Will look forward to your upcoming choices.

This reminds me somewhat of another ACD story, "The Slapping Sal": they each describe a sort of inversion of "My enemy's enemy is my friend" - instead, in each case, we are shown "my enemy's other enemy is just unspeakable, so maybe my enemy is not so bad after all, and I'll die before I see _them_ defeated by these other bastards". I'm sure there's a more concise way of putting that, but it's late and I've had a really long day.

So refreshing to hear a "non-Sherlock", specially read so well and evocatively. Thanks

Dear Greg. Thank you so much for taking this short detour to treat us to what you rightly say is a fascinating story, apposite for our times, (and sadly, it would appear, for time perpetuity) by the master storyteller and moralist. As a man with Irish heritage himself much of what Doyle narrates rings entirely true and familiar and the symbolism of the green flag, arching across the various faiths and cultures, is a brilliantly evocative and poignant one. Perhaps one day, God willing, flags of different colours will no longer be necessary - as the greatest man who ever walked this sorry Earth tried to teach us.

I was going to say ACD certainly knew his history but I suppose it wasn’t history when he put pen to paper. I can’t praise Greg’s narration enough. Thank you.

This was superb and the manner in which you narrated it was so thrilling, you brought the atmosphere to life. Thanks.

"A stricken man can only feel his own wound." What a great line, I'm going to start using that.

So great to hear another Sir Arthur's story. I hope you don't run out of them as I Iove listening to his stories when performed by the best actor/narrator, Mr. Wagland.

So nice to hear new Doyle! Your voice the best. Thanks Wagland.

Excellent, I Love Sir ACD's works!

Thank you Greg, it's always a pleasure when you share with us a new masterpiece to enjoy and contemplate. As always, greatly appreciated my friend!

I don't like battle movies or war but, it is instant drama & the clear, straight to the point style & economy of words of *Conan Doyle* makes it bearable; and, of course excellent narration *Greg* ... Thank You

I live for these masterpieces! Another Doyle hooray.

Thank you sir I so enjoy these little books you come up with most of them I've never heard

Very good indeed. Thanks for reading and sharing.

Always a brilliant & clear dramatic reading & production perfection, and appreciated dearly. 🎉

6 minutes so I’m First for yet another Mr Wagland Assault on the Senses with his Dulcet Tones and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Audiobook👍🙏🎧 I’m In😜

Thank you Greg! 🎉

Hey Greg, Catherine here, i hope all is well for you. Thank you super much (tysm) I enjoy your readings greatly. ❤ Catherine from Tucson AZ 10/30/23

….I’m laid up from a skiing mishap-and am enjoying this great slice of late Nineteenth-early twentieth Century literature, especially the versatility of ACD ❤ Great voice work-I’m so impressed by Greg’s range & talent

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A rather remarkably fascinating story. Connolly is what? The West's left or right? It's hard to say today being that both are so dissolutioned with the leadership of Western governments. An interesting take about the necessity of unity against fanaticism. Strange though, a bit open ended. Acd does such a great job describing ancient events with exactitude and vivid life like fullness, yet this story, while applicable to today's events does not bode well for the West if conditions to not change in regards to shared pride and unity of purpose. And with mass media attempting to force particular narratives, the natural response is increased disintegration. Very concerning. Yet, a delightful change as you mentioned and as always a lively and delightful narration. You can do little or no wrong Greg in the eyes of us, your fans and regular listeners. Yet, I got distracted here and there wondering why you, after having this channel for some time, are not part of a broader platform. If you would like to make a brief video describing why, what your goals are and how we could help, that could be very useful to us all. Thank you as always and hope you are having a good day as well.

This was a very interesting and unusual story. I found it quite entertaining. This was a good chance from the Sherlock Homes tales.

You know I love me some Father brown.. 😂.. But it is good to spice it up and whom better then ACD 😊

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In July 1893, just one month after this story appeared in the Pall Mall Magazine, The Strand would publish 'The Adventure of the Crooked Man,' in which the dead Colonel Barclay is introduced as the commander of the Royal Mallows, the same (fictional) regiment that figures in this story. This is what Holmes had to say about them: 'The Royal Mallows is, as you know, one of the most famous Irish regiments in the British Army. It did wonders both in the Crimea and the Mutiny [i.e. the Indian rebellion of 1857], and has since that time distinguished itself upon every possible occasion.' Listeners who remember 'The Début of Bimbashi Joyce' may recall that the title character was a member of the 'Royal Mallow Fusiliers.' Any connection? That story came out in 1900, seven years after the others.

What an excellent narration. Thank you.

Thanks!

Well read, as usual. Lately you've really hit the balance perfectly--dramatic, but not histrionic, if you know what I mean. The paintings you've chosen for the non-Sherlock stories add a lot, and this one is extraordinary. Can I ask the artist?

Your narrations are superb, thank you so much!👍❤️

What a great story! I live less than an hour from Fermoy and Mallow in Co. Cork. I wonder if Doyle’s mother was from Cork?

Amazing 👍🔥❤

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Woo, thank you for the fresh new ACD story! I agree, a story about Western forces clashing with Ishmael is indeed apposite these days. A relevant story after my own heart :)

Thanks Greg! One for bath time! 💦💦🛀🛀🐥🐥

Baggaras V. Begorrahs?

26+6=1

Why was ACD so enamored with Islam. 👎

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