Adven. of the Blanched Soldier

The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier (by Arthur Conan Doyle) is presented by Folium Partners. This standalone audiobook app combines a professional audio recording with supplemental features for download-once, grab-and-go anywhere enjoyment. The story is brought to life with all its characters performed by master Holmes performer, David Ian Davies.

There were 56 original stories written by Conan Doyle and published in The Strand magazine between 1891 and 1929. The stories are divided among five series. This is from the fifth and final series, “The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes”.

James Dodd and Godfrey Emsworth have been close mates in the Boer War. Godfrey goes missing after getting hit by a bullet and his friend hears no more of him. After returning home, Dodd asks his friend’s father what is up with Godfrey and is told that Godfrey has gone on a voyage around the world. Dissatisfied with this explanation and determined to find out his friend’s true fate, Dodd invites himself to the family home. During his stay, he accidentally happens to see Godfrey staring at him through his window and tries to pursue him when he flees the scene. Puzzled and bewildered by the hostile attitude of Colonel Emsworth and his friend’s strange demeanor, Dodd recruits Sherlock Holmes’ help as he is sure that something is wrong with the whole set up.

While you’re listening you can read background information about Conan Doyle and the story, play word search games based on the story, etc.

DURATION: About a 45 minute performance.