Tonight, we continue in the book, The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Arthur Conan Doyle. The Hound of the Baskervilles opens with a mini mystery—Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson speculate on the identity of the owner of a cane that has been left in their office by an unknown visitor. Wowing Watson with his fabulous powers of observation, Holmes predicts the appearance of James Mortimer, owner of the found object and a convenient entrée into the baffling curse of the Baskervilles. Entering the office and unveiling an 18th century manuscript, Mortimer recounts the myth of the lecherous Hugo Basker ..read more

Tonight's story: The Blanched Soldier, by Arthur Conan Doyle Parents hide a young man who fought in Africa, and do not allow him to communicate with people. Sherlock Holmes takes the helm as narrator in this story, and gives the reader his real insight into a most perplexing case. Have a favorite story you'd like to hear on the show? Email bigvoicejay@gmail.com. Support the show Send your story suggestions to bigvoicejay@gmail.com ..read more

Tonight, we conclude our story: The Adventure of The Naval Treaty, by Arthur Conan Doyle Percy Phelps, a young Foreign Office employee from Woking, sends a letter to Dr. Watson, a former schoolfellow of his. Phelps indicates something has caused him a nine-week attack of "brain fever"; now that he has recovered, he begs Watson to bring Holmes to his aid. Holmes views the letter, and deduces that it was dictated to, and written by, a woman. He accompanies Watson to Briarbrae, Phelps' house. There, they are greeted by Joseph Harrison, the brother of Phelps' fiancee Annie. Joseph shows them in ..read more

Tonight's story: The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place, by A rthur Conan Doyle Head trainer John Mason from Shoscombe Old Place, a racing stable in Berkshire, comes to Sherlock Holmes about his master, Sir Robert Norberton. Mason thinks he has gone mad. Sir Robert's sister, Lady Beatrice Falder, owns Shoscombe, but it will revert to her late husband's brother when she dies. The stable has a horse, Shoscombe Prince, who Sir Robert hopes will win the Derby. He would be out of debt if that actually happened. Support the show Send your story suggestions to bigvoicejay@gmail.com ..read more

Tonight's story: The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger, by Arthur Conan Doyle The story is about a woman who was disfigured by a lion attack and her husband who was abusive towards her. She tells Holmes how she and her lover tried to get rid of her husband by putting the blame on the lion. Support the show Send your story suggestions to bigvoicejay@gmail.com ..read more

Tonight we conclude our story: The Adventure of the Creeping Man, by Arthur Conan Doyle In the story, the brilliant consulting detective Sherlock Holmes is approached for help by a young man called Jack Bennett from the university town of Camford. Bennett is concerned about his employer and future father-in-law Professor Presbury. The professor's personality and behavior have suddenly changed. Bennett fears that Professor Presbury could become dangerous, as does the professor's daughter Edith. The changes in the professor's character have coincided with his dog, an Irish Wolfhound named Roy ..read more

Tonight, we continue our story: The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame Written by Scottish novelist Kenneth Grahame, and first published in 1908, it details the story of Mole, Ratty, and Badger as they try to help Mr. Toad, after he becomes obsessed with motorcars and gets into trouble.  If you have a favorite story you'd like read on the podcast, send your suggestion to bigvoicejay@gmail.com. Support the show Send your story suggestions to bigvoicejay@gmail.com ..read more

Tonight we continue our story: The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame Written by Scottish novelist Kenneth Grahame, and first published in 1908, it details the story of Mole, Ratty, and Badger as they try to help Mr. Toad, after he becomes obsessed with motorcars and gets into trouble.  If you have a favorite story you'd like read on the podcast, send your suggestion to bigvoicejay@gmail.com. Support the show Send your story suggestions to bigvoicejay@gmail.com ..read more

Tonight we continue our story: The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame Written by Scottish novelist Kenneth Grahame, and first published in 1908, it details the story of Mole, Ratty, and Badger as they try to help Mr. Toad, after he becomes obsessed with motorcars and gets into trouble.  If you have a favorite story you'd like read on the podcast, send your suggestion to bigvoicejay@gmail.com Support the show Send your story suggestions to bigvoicejay@gmail.com ..read more

Tonight's story: A Blackjack Bargainer, by O Henry "A Blackjack Bargainer" is the story of the drunken Yancey Goree, a washed-up lawyer who has lost his money, possessions, property, and self-respect as a result of playing poker. After settling a feud, however, he manages to redeem himself by trading places with an old rival. Support the show Send your story suggestions to bigvoicejay@gmail.com ..read more