Conan Doyle - Short Stories

A further selection of short tales from the master storyteller Arthur Conan Doyle containing all the imagination and intrigue he brought to his famous detective. Headstories Audio presents Conan Doyle - More Selected Short Stories, narrated by Simon Hester, with original music.

Head Stories presents the 3rd volume of Selected Short Stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Simon Hester. With original music. • The Brown Hand - Upon his return from India, an eminent doctor is haunted by a patient in search of something that was taken from him. • The King of the Foxes - In an effort to shake off a hangover a young man joins a fox hunt, only to experience much more than he expected! • Lot 249 - An Oxford medical student is warned not to become familiar with his mysterious neighbouring student. He soon finds out why. • How It Happened - A recollection of a dramatic motoring accident. • The Terror of Blue John Gap - Whilst convalescing in Derbyshire, a young man is determined to discover what lurks in the local caves. • The Contest - A Greek poet finds himself in an unlooked for competition with a powerful stranger. • An Iconoclast - The origin story of the "Venus de Milo". • The Blighting of Captain Sharkey - A notorious Pirate meets his nemesis. • The Lost Special - The mysterious case of a disappearing train. • A Pastoral Horror - A quiet Austrian village witnesses a series of horrific murders. • John Barrington Cowles - The writer narrates the tragic story of his friend's death and his suspicions and fears as to the cause. • The Curse of Eve - A touching story of a difficult birth.

Head Stories Audio presents a selection of 16 short stories by the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Despite being over a century old, Conan Doyle's short stories continue to captivate readers and inspire other works of fiction. Many modern writers including Neil Gaiman, Michael Chabon, and Anthony Horowitz have paid homage to Conan Doyle and his world. These fascinating stories are sure to entertain, thrill, and intrigue you. Although none of the stories feature the famous detective, a number of them could easily be from his case history. They feature as many a fascinating scenario and colourful character as were ever presented at Baker Street. Narrated by Simon Hester. With original music. (Please see supplementary pdf for descriptions of each story)