If you enjoyed this story, you may like to visit my Bandcamp page where you can listen for free to my narrations of many more classic stories. You can also purchase and download an mp3 (or another format of your choice) of this or any of my other recordings: bitesizedaudio.bandcamp.com Listener support on Bandcamp helps me to keep producing new content like this. I also have a Patreon page: www.patreon.com/bitesizedaudio Or for occasional one-off support, you can Buy Me a Coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/bitesizedaudio Thanks for listening. Simon Stanhope (narrator)
I've read and heard dramatizations of some of these stories on BBC radio. However good they were and however well dramatised, in my opinion your voice reading the story is spot on and matches what was in my head when I read them mself. So please do read some more for us. You never disappoint.
That's lovely to hear, thank you Ruth. I'll certainly be doing more Max Carrados in the future, I have several more of his adventures already on my list. I will aim to get around to him again soon
I agree. I wish I had the funds to support a Patreon project for the Max Carrados stories; I would do it tomorrow. All of the others are done by a Librivox volunteer with a squeaky high pitched nasal voice ( excruciating). Unfortunately, I'm disabled or I would. The BBC productions are passable, and I've read in the comments posted under them that people prefer them as more modern; in my mind, that's exactly what is wrong with them. I don't want what people today 😕 seem to want ( a book where every other word is an emoji and a limited vocabulary of 500 words). I love the English language as it used to be; and still is for some. The writing in these older stories tops almost everything put out today, with few exceptions. You can't always use edginess and violence to replace plot, character development and beautiful prose.
Thank you so much for sharing that! I will definitely listen to those channels that have those episodes on TH-cam now! Thank you so much for reminding me! Blessings ❤
Poor wretched woman. Married to a monster. A brother who appears to her content to have only a casual relation. Poor thing. Thank you Simon. A wonderful presentation of a beautifully written true horror. This one may keep me up for a while. Arent stories wonderful inventions?
I couldn't agree with you more, a wonderful story. Stories are amazing things that can take you anywhere. I find that the imagination is a wonderful thing.
I agree with you wholeheartedly! This channel is a blessing and has gotten me through several long, pain-filled nights where no sleep was to be had. Simon has been a great blessing along with Greg at Magpie. Although I still can read, I can only do it for limited periods because I suffer severe double vision and so any prolonged visual task leads to terrible migraines. With audiobooks, I can listen to old comforting tales,, and discover new authors, and it is a huge comfort when one can do little except lay flat in a darkened room. Time goes from " drawing out like a blade"(Stephen King) to being filled with new visitors and old friends. I don't think Simon will ever realize how much his services mean to people like us, even though we may not be able to financially support him. If my channel ever does take off, the very first thing I will do, Simon, to express my appreciation is to join your Patreon group. Thank you so so much.
I don’t remember ever listening to to this blind detective. I’ve never been fond of the the typical radio dramatizations. They’ve always seemed to be so chaotic and “noisy” (if that makes any sense.🤣) But I absolutely adore listening to your smooth, professional narration. Thank you so much! Poor Milly... I wonder if she had at one time truly loved her husband, became jealous over his philandering ways, and bitter over his rejection and the suspicion that he meant to do away with her? Then once she realized he definitely wanted her dead, couldn’t deal with the fact, or his going to prison or just never being with him again. So sad 😞
Thanks so much for your kind words L Parsons, much appreciated. Personally I do enjoy listening to radio drama as well as audiobook narrations, depending on what mood I'm in or how much attention I can give. I know what you mean by "noisy" I think. Funnily enough I've noticed there seems to be a growing trend recently for adding sound effects and music underscoring solo audio readings, almost creating a sort of half-way house between drama and narration, but as a listener I find it rather intrusive and it takes me out of the story, I prefer to let the words do the work of conjuring the pictures in our imaginations. Just my opinion though, I'm perhaps a bit old school and not down with the latest trends! Anyway, I'm glad to know you've enjoyed listening, and thank you for your thoughtful comments on the story. The ending of this one certainly makes us think... on reflection, I think I'd come to a similar conclusion as you about it. Very sad indeed.
@L Parsons I've just seen that you've joined today as a channel member, thank you so much for your support. Do check out the community tab and/or membership tab (depending on your device) for updates and previews. Best wishes
They've proven people can die of a broken heart, or lose the will to live. Especially in that Era of non divorce, to find out that the person you've devoted your life to, not only doesn't love, but actively wants you dead, is a hard thing for anyone to live with. I'm sure she felt like the biggest fool that ever lived. Perhaps if the means hadn't been handy she might have thought better of it later on, but they were to hand so...
I do like the blind detective Carrados. Seems like a great many writers were trying to find a niche in the detective writing that was enjoyed by Doyle. Thank you for sharing this one.
They were. When Conan Doyle killed off Sherlock Holmes early on, he caused a gap in the market which many of these authors rushed to fill. I do like many of the contemporary "rivals" of Holmes, but Carrados is perhaps my personal favourite, partly because of the whole world that Bramah creates around him, including the recurring characters of Mr Carlyle, Parkinson, Inspector Beedel and others, is so vividly drawn - like that of Holmes and Watson.
By jove Simon you've done it again. I know, I'm not English, but I love to say things in you folk's terms. They just sound musical. Thank you for such beautiful stories.
Really enjoy these stories,glad to hear their are so many more that I haven’t heard. This was a really good choice,if all the others of a similar standard then we have a real treat in store. Yet again you add a brilliant story to your amazing collection,thanks very much.👍♥️
Perfect story, characters & narration. I love it when I see a little blue dot letting me know there’s a new one waiting for me, it makes my day.Many thanks Simon xx
That definitely got the thumbs up from me, maestro. Loved the dry humour threaded through it. And another one where I didn't expect the end. Bonus! What a *STAR* you are! ❤
Dear author of these audiobooks, this is a mastery of taking care of every detail, subtitles, beautiful pictures, and the scale of the project in general, amazing!!!
This story is one of a series featuring Max Carrados, the blind detective, whose adventures first appeared in 'The News of the World' in 1913. If you'd like to hear more of his adventures, I have a playlist in development, available here: th-cam.com/play/PLi95qAoufCZLjwoLUZBvPAFemYFKiqB7z.html Or for a selection of other Victorian and Edwardian detective stories, do take a look at the "Rivals of Sherlock Holmes" playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLi95qAoufCZL5tiXECltwXUI2QDDFrDHD.html
Oh I love this character! This has come at a perfect time, any time would be a perfect time for one of your stories! I really appreciate all of the amazing detail below the video. I find it fascinating reading about the writers. Many many thanks and blessings! Spectacular job as usual!🌟
I love these and am so grateful for them. I had to temporarily stop my small monthly contribution due to fraudulent activity but I will be resuming as soon as I can as you provide me with so much pleasure and I know it takes a lot to run a quality channel like this Thank you so very much for your time and effort in sharing these as always! Shae
Delighted to listen to this: I've been familiar for over forty years with the observation that "every man holds the life of one other" - D.L. Sayers has Wimsey quote it to Inspector Parker (in, I'd hazard, "Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club", but can't be certain) while deliberately refusing to name the source: curiously satisfying to finally encounter its source with your excellent reading. Thank you!
A far more simpler time - when duty, gardening and murder coincided without contradiction, distinction or hypocrisy! Wonderfully read either before or after dinner!
That's was quite an abrupt ending. Love these Victorian detective stories. Lots of unanswered questions as regards the marital relationship of the protagonists. It ended too quickly. Looking forward to the next one simon.
Thank you Simon. Max Carrados is a very satisfying character. Hope you have more to come from Ernest Bramah. Thank you, as always. Hope you are well and busy as health safety rules are eased in the UK. 😊😊💐💐
Another beautiful reading. Did anyone else think that Hollyer may have murdered his sister for the money? I thought that was going to be the twist at the end.
@@milou66 no friend you're no dummy. I've probably got it all ass up lol 😂. It could have been the blind police man for all I know. Well nice talking Bianca, let's try and solve another one. Louise Australia. Ps listen to Christmas at Thompson Hall it's a good chuckle.
I’ve never heard of Carrados before. I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to more. Once again your reading was so colourful and had me fully submerged in the story. Thank you 🙏🏽
Absolutely loving the distinctive timbre of your narration, Simon. Thank you. Subscribed. I live just down the road from Stanhope in County Durham. All best wishes for the New Year, Heather 😊
Your very good self , Horror Babble and The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas , pure BRILLIANCE... No comparisons , each and everyone unique ... I'm so happy for all 3 , I listen constantly. And YOUR voice is the most Amazing voice I have ever heard . Thank you very much . Again this is the 2nd listen to this story as I do many of your story readings 🙏
The only maid that they have comes in for a few hours every day. Living in a small cottage, I don't see that as a strain on the married couple. I am sure many of us would like to have that arrangement!
Great stuff, thanks. I always have Robert Stephens in mind when I listen to a Max Carrados story, and this was no exception. I actually listened to it during Storm Eunice, which seemed somehow appropriate.
His mysteries are so extremely clever, and definitely in the same league as Baroness Emma Orczy, and the old man in the corner, or Dorothy Sayer; not that I don't adore Sherlock Holmes, but it is his character and detection more than the cleverness of the murder or crime.
Simon, I suppose it should not come as any surprise, given that you're a trained, professionial actor, but your readings/perfomances are just the business. Your pacing is superb! Moreover your voice characterizations are not filled with unnecessary affectations. It's very easy to listen to these readings.
Happy last-ten-minutes-of Twosday! Alas for Milly, though, we hardly knew her and I don't think anyone around her ever really did (or considered what the prospect of divorce or hanging would do to her social status, having been taken advantage of in the only choice she got to make about her life and too proud to even admit to that). I picture Carrados finding a rose bloom to hold when calling the bush 'beautiful', and that's beautiful in itself. I like how comfortable he is with his friend and his willingness to explain outright for the lagging reader rather than being obscure and dramatic like Sherlock Holmes. Beautifully read, as always.
Brief question. He is charged with attempted murder. His wife is dead by suicide. Could the case proceed? If so how so? These are absolutely delightful most enjoyable stories that captivate the imagination and roll one in.
If you enjoyed this story, you may like to visit my Bandcamp page where you can listen for free to my narrations of many more classic stories. You can also purchase and download an mp3 (or another format of your choice) of this or any of my other recordings: bitesizedaudio.bandcamp.com
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I've read and heard dramatizations of some of these stories on BBC radio. However good they were and however well dramatised, in my opinion your voice reading the story is spot on and matches what was in my head when I read them mself. So please do read some more for us. You never disappoint.
That's lovely to hear, thank you Ruth. I'll certainly be doing more Max Carrados in the future, I have several more of his adventures already on my list. I will aim to get around to him again soon
@@BitesizedAudio I love your readings of these stories. Thank you!
I agree. I wish I had the funds to support a Patreon project for the Max Carrados stories; I would do it tomorrow. All of the others are done by a Librivox volunteer with a squeaky high pitched nasal voice ( excruciating). Unfortunately, I'm disabled or I would. The BBC productions are passable, and I've read in the comments posted under them that people prefer them as more modern; in my mind, that's exactly what is wrong with them. I don't want what people today 😕 seem to want ( a book where every other word is an emoji and a limited vocabulary of 500 words). I love the English language as it used to be; and still is for some. The writing in these older stories tops almost everything put out today, with few exceptions. You can't always use edginess and violence to replace plot, character development and beautiful prose.
Yes, I totally agree.
Thank you so much for sharing that! I will definitely listen to those channels that have those episodes on TH-cam now! Thank you so much for reminding me! Blessings ❤
Poor wretched woman. Married to a monster. A brother who appears to her content to have only a casual relation. Poor thing.
Thank you Simon. A wonderful presentation of a beautifully written true horror.
This one may keep me up for a while.
Arent stories wonderful inventions?
Thank you Tammy. Yes I agree, a thought-provoking horror, this one
I couldn't agree with you more, a wonderful story. Stories are amazing things that can take you anywhere. I find that the imagination is a wonderful thing.
Thanks for the warning! Perhaps I will skip this one for bedtime this night. Many others I love to listen to twice 😊
@@Bambisgf77 it’s not that bad until the end I’d say
@@trueblue1359 yes, the end surprised me and made me sad for her sake.
An excellent story
As a visually impaired person I love Carrados and your reading!
Glad to know that, thank you Mariana
Mr Carlisle told me
I agree with you wholeheartedly! This channel is a blessing and has gotten me through several long, pain-filled nights where no sleep was to be had. Simon has been a great blessing along with Greg at Magpie. Although I still can read, I can only do it for limited periods because I suffer severe double vision and so any prolonged visual task leads to terrible migraines. With audiobooks, I can listen to old comforting tales,, and discover new authors, and it is a huge comfort when one can do little except lay flat in a darkened room. Time goes from " drawing out like a blade"(Stephen King) to being filled with new visitors and old friends. I don't think Simon will ever realize how much his services mean to people like us, even though we may not be able to financially support him. If my channel ever does take off, the very first thing I will do, Simon, to express my appreciation is to join your Patreon group. Thank you so so much.
This was so well narrated, your voice is perfect. Thank you.
I don’t remember ever listening to to this blind detective. I’ve never been fond of the the typical radio dramatizations. They’ve always seemed to be so chaotic and “noisy” (if that makes any sense.🤣) But I absolutely adore listening to your smooth, professional narration. Thank you so much! Poor Milly... I wonder if she had at one time truly loved her husband, became jealous over his philandering ways, and bitter over his rejection and the suspicion that he meant to do away with her? Then once she realized he definitely wanted her dead, couldn’t deal with the fact, or his going to prison or just never being with him again. So sad 😞
Thanks so much for your kind words L Parsons, much appreciated. Personally I do enjoy listening to radio drama as well as audiobook narrations, depending on what mood I'm in or how much attention I can give. I know what you mean by "noisy" I think. Funnily enough I've noticed there seems to be a growing trend recently for adding sound effects and music underscoring solo audio readings, almost creating a sort of half-way house between drama and narration, but as a listener I find it rather intrusive and it takes me out of the story, I prefer to let the words do the work of conjuring the pictures in our imaginations. Just my opinion though, I'm perhaps a bit old school and not down with the latest trends! Anyway, I'm glad to know you've enjoyed listening, and thank you for your thoughtful comments on the story. The ending of this one certainly makes us think... on reflection, I think I'd come to a similar conclusion as you about it. Very sad indeed.
@L Parsons I've just seen that you've joined today as a channel member, thank you so much for your support. Do check out the community tab and/or membership tab (depending on your device) for updates and previews. Best wishes
They've proven people can die of a broken heart, or lose the will to live. Especially in that Era of non divorce, to find out that the person you've devoted your life to, not only doesn't love, but actively wants you dead, is a hard thing for anyone to live with. I'm sure she felt like the biggest fool that ever lived. Perhaps if the means hadn't been handy she might have thought better of it later on, but they were to hand so...
I do like the blind detective Carrados. Seems like a great many writers were trying to find a niche in the detective writing that was enjoyed by Doyle.
Thank you for sharing this one.
They were. When Conan Doyle killed off Sherlock Holmes early on, he caused a gap in the market which many of these authors rushed to fill. I do like many of the contemporary "rivals" of Holmes, but Carrados is perhaps my personal favourite, partly because of the whole world that Bramah creates around him, including the recurring characters of Mr Carlyle, Parkinson, Inspector Beedel and others, is so vividly drawn - like that of Holmes and Watson.
Would absolutely love to see mystery’s with Max Carrados as the investigator and all of them read by Simon!
It might take me quite a while to do all of them! But I'll do my best... Thanks for listening Becky
Who would?
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@@mwatts-riley2688 Take a guess based on context. I think you can figure it out.
By jove Simon you've done it again. I know, I'm not English, but I love to say things in you folk's terms. They just sound musical. Thank you for such beautiful stories.
By jingo, thank you Patricia
At last !!!!! have been waiting for this. Glass of wine at the ready.
Thank you!
Wonderful, I hope you enjoy! Thanks @Gumblina1
This narrator is AWESOME! He put me in the story and I felt like an observer instead of a reader. Thank you.
That's why I adore audiobooks.
Thank you , Simon, for a beautifully crafted reading. I always enjoy listening to you. This story was really good. 👍
Really enjoy these stories,glad to hear their are so many more that I haven’t heard.
This was a really good choice,if all the others of a similar standard then we have a real treat in store.
Yet again you add a brilliant story to your amazing collection,thanks very much.👍♥️
Perfect story, characters & narration. I love it when I see a little blue dot letting me know there’s a new one waiting for me, it makes my day.Many thanks Simon xx
What a lovely comment, thank you Lynda
That definitely got the thumbs up from me, maestro. Loved the dry humour threaded through it. And another one where I didn't expect the end. Bonus! What a *STAR* you are! ❤
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Your Carrados readings are the best. Thank you, Simon.
Appreciated, thank you Nancy
Dear author of these audiobooks, this is a mastery of taking care of every detail, subtitles, beautiful pictures, and the scale of the project in general, amazing!!!
Great to hear more of your narrations
. Your choice of stories is most appreciated. Many thanks Simon
Thanks so much for your support Mark. Best wishes to you
Very good story, although I didn’t expect the ending!
Yes indeed, it's an unexpected and melancholy twist
This story is one of a series featuring Max Carrados, the blind detective, whose adventures first appeared in 'The News of the World' in 1913. If you'd like to hear more of his adventures, I have a playlist in development, available here: th-cam.com/play/PLi95qAoufCZLjwoLUZBvPAFemYFKiqB7z.html
Or for a selection of other Victorian and Edwardian detective stories, do take a look at the "Rivals of Sherlock Holmes" playlist:
th-cam.com/play/PLi95qAoufCZL5tiXECltwXUI2QDDFrDHD.html
Thanks for the link to more EB stories👍🏻👍🏻
A brilliant story without the usual happy ending. I found it rather chilling but beautifully read all the same
Chilling is the word. Thank you for your kind comments, glad you enjoyed it
Thx for spoiling the ending.
Ernest Bramah is new for me. Thanks for an excellent introduction!
What a treat. This story was unknown to me. Beautifully read, as always. Thank you.
Thanks Jacqueline, appreciated
Wonderful reading as usual Simon. I love this Detective he sees all without seeing. But I was shocked to the core at this ending. 😲
Thanks Shannon. I know, I had the same reaction upon first reading!
I've loved Holmes since I was a child, but I must say I've become a huge fan of Carrados since finding your channel. ❤
I get so excited when I see the notification for a new BAC reading-always so enjoyable!
That's lovely to hear! Thanks so much for your kind comments
Oh I love this character! This has come at a perfect time, any time would be a perfect time for one of your stories! I really appreciate all of the amazing detail below the video. I find it fascinating reading about the writers. Many many thanks and blessings! Spectacular job as usual!🌟
So glad you enjoyed it, thank you Maria
@@BitesizedAudio you are very welcome! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
@@mariameere5807 hello lovely 😊 Sending warm hugs from cold and snowy Calgary.
@@auntyJanette take care of yourself! I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers! 🌹🌟🌹
Your voice makes these stories magic....thank you❤❤
Love the Max Carrados stories! Thank you!
You're welcome Gina! I've several more of his adventures on my to-do list...
Ooh!! You spoil us!! ❤️
Hello,and that was another masterpiece of narrating,thank you Simon a jem of a tale.
Well, what a story and I am sure I was not the only person shocked by the ending! Thank you very much, Simon.
No indeed, it's provoked a fair few comments! Thanks Susan
Have you ever heard of an actress named Kathryn Hepburn?
BLESS YOU SIMON, AS ALLWAYS YOUR NARRATING AND STORIES ARE TOP DRAWER
I love these and am so grateful for them. I had to temporarily stop my small monthly contribution due to fraudulent activity but I will be resuming as soon as I can as you provide me with so much pleasure and I know it takes a lot to run a quality channel like this Thank you so very much for your time and effort in sharing these as always! Shae
Thank you Shae, I appreciate your support
Thank you for adding the playlist link. Love Max😍
Delighted to listen to this: I've been familiar for over forty years with the observation that "every man holds the life of one other" - D.L. Sayers has Wimsey quote it to Inspector Parker (in, I'd hazard, "Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club", but can't be certain) while deliberately refusing to name the source: curiously satisfying to finally encounter its source with your excellent reading. Thank you!
How interesting! Why did Lord Peter refuse to name the source, do you remember? I like Dorothy L. Sayers' stories very much
A far more simpler time - when duty, gardening and murder coincided without contradiction, distinction or hypocrisy! Wonderfully read either before or after dinner!
That's was quite an abrupt ending. Love these Victorian detective stories. Lots of unanswered questions as regards the marital relationship of the protagonists. It ended too quickly. Looking forward to the next one simon.
Thanks Sarah, appreciated
Very, very enjoyable, and just as thankful for sharing. Thank you, have a great weekend.
You're welcome. You too! And thanks for listening
BLESS YOU SIMON, AS ALLWAYS YOUR NARRATING SKILLS AND STORIES ARE TOP DDRWER
More Max Carrados! Thank you so much Simon 🎩😄
More Max definitely in the pipeline!
Thank you Simon. Max Carrados is a very satisfying character.
Hope you have more to come from Ernest Bramah.
Thank you, as always.
Hope you are well and busy as health safety rules are eased in the UK. 😊😊💐💐
Thanks aunty. He is indeed a lovely character, definitely more to come...
Another beautiful reading. Did anyone else think that Hollyer may have murdered his sister for the money? I thought that was going to be the twist at the end.
Didn't he ?. I think he did when he put her in 5he spare room.
@@louise7552 Maybe that was obvious and I'm a dummy?
@@milou66 no friend you're no dummy. I've probably got it all ass up lol 😂. It could have been the blind police man for all I know. Well nice talking Bianca, let's try and solve another one. Louise Australia. Ps listen to Christmas at Thompson Hall it's a good chuckle.
Excellent... Thank you!
Superb performance, thank you.
Kind of you to say so, thanks Pauline
Such an amazing read! Thank you!
Brilliantly read. Thank you
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Gripping story but painful ending. Excellent narration as always.
Appreciated, thank you
I’ve never heard of Carrados before. I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to more. Once again your reading was so colourful and had me fully submerged in the story. Thank you 🙏🏽
Very clever. Thoroughly enjoyed this.
Thanks Susan, appreciated
Thank you, Simon. I enjoyed the recording very much. I hope there will be more Max Carrados stories in the future.
There certainly will. Thanks for listening Celia
Thank you! ❤
You're most welcome 😊
Marvelous! Thanks for another Carrados story!
You're welcome! Thanks David
Absolutely loving the distinctive timbre of your narration, Simon. Thank you. Subscribed. I live just down the road from Stanhope in County Durham. All best wishes for the New Year, Heather 😊
Thank you Heather, same to you!
Still puzzling over the implications of the ending, will no doubt get it after a good think, wonderfully read as always, thank you for this gem
It certainly leaves us thinking. Thanks Irena
Your very good self , Horror Babble and The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas , pure BRILLIANCE... No comparisons , each and everyone unique ... I'm so happy for all 3 , I listen constantly. And YOUR voice is the most Amazing voice I have ever heard . Thank you very much . Again this is the 2nd listen to this story as I do many of your story readings 🙏
Another excellent story and narration , Simon ! Thanks !
Thanks Jeff!
You are great!!
Thank you!
Spot on, as ever! 😀♥️
A fine reading of this excellent story. Thank you, Simon!
The only maid that they have comes in for a few hours every day. Living in a small cottage, I don't see that as a strain on the married couple. I am sure many of us would like to have that arrangement!
Thank You for another wonderful reading!
You're most welcome
This made doing the dishes so much fun! What a great story, thoroughly enjoyed it. Thankyou!
I so enjoy your readings. Thank you!
Kind of you to say Consuela, thank you!
I shall go to bed early ❤️❤️
Chilling story, elegant presentation. Thank you.
I enjoyed that, i got the metal plate and kite bit right but didn't see that ending coming.
Thank you.
Such a good tale ... have to have this on the playlist so it will pop up ...re~listen *Thank You* 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks Miji Yoon, glad to know you enjoyed it
I was waiting for a new video from your channel so thank you very much please provide me some videos continuously
Really enjoyed and well read. Thank you.
Great stuff, thanks. I always have Robert Stephens in mind when I listen to a Max Carrados story, and this was no exception. I actually listened to it during Storm Eunice, which seemed somehow appropriate.
Love the stories. thank you 😊
Glad to know that, thank you Tanya!
Another Wonderful story. Thank You 🙏 so very much . I’ve been missing you .
Best voice and narration I've ever heard!! Thank you. I'm hooked ❤ Greetings from South Africa
Thank you so much!
Thank you. I enjoyed your reading of the story.
Brilliantly written and brilliantly read!! 👏🏻👏🏻🤩 Cheers!! 🙏🏻🤗
Thank you kindly!
I’m truly enjoying your show.
A great reading as usual. Congratulations.
His mysteries are so extremely clever, and definitely in the same league as Baroness Emma Orczy, and the old man in the corner, or Dorothy Sayer; not that I don't adore Sherlock Holmes, but it is his character and detection more than the cleverness of the murder or crime.
Thank you so much for this excellent narration. I wish you the best in your future endeavors. Cheers.
You're welcome! Thanks for listening
Bally good show ……bravo bravo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Jolly decent of you to say so Tony, thank you!
This was great. Thank you!
Yet another well narrated story.
Thank you for this story
I have just found you and i am loving your narrative xx brilliant xx
Welcome to the channel, thanks for listening
Fascinating story. Good reader
Your choice of books are amazing
What a Sneaky, well planned murder.
It's ingenious, isn't it?
@@BitesizedAudioabsolutely, but I did not see that end coming
Your loads are origina and just a delight to hear@ your voice is soothing and a 🍷 bang-on enjoyment! ☕️ m. Illinois usa 😷
Thanks
What a twist at the end.
Yes, so who killed her with the poison, the brother?
Thanks for the story. Enjoy your 2 cups of coffee!
Thanks so much Ada, I really appreciate your support!
Simon, I suppose it should not come as any surprise, given that you're a trained, professionial actor, but your readings/perfomances are just the business. Your pacing is superb! Moreover your voice characterizations are not filled with unnecessary affectations. It's very easy to listen to these readings.
Kind of you to say so, thank you
Thank you!
Happy last-ten-minutes-of Twosday! Alas for Milly, though, we hardly knew her and I don't think anyone around her ever really did (or considered what the prospect of divorce or hanging would do to her social status, having been taken advantage of in the only choice she got to make about her life and too proud to even admit to that). I picture Carrados finding a rose bloom to hold when calling the bush 'beautiful', and that's beautiful in itself. I like how comfortable he is with his friend and his willingness to explain outright for the lagging reader rather than being obscure and dramatic like Sherlock Holmes. Beautifully read, as always.
Brief question. He is charged with attempted murder. His wife is dead by suicide. Could the case proceed? If so how so?
These are absolutely delightful most enjoyable stories that captivate the imagination and roll one in.
I wondered exactly that also. Plus, if he did escape arrest/conviction, would he get to inherit his wife's money?
Loved it!
20.45 I love the dancing of these men, especially when they are in ballet clothes. Cheers me up!
Excellent. You give Fry a run for his money.👍
Very kind of you to say so, thank you!
WHAT a story!!