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The Adventure of the Illustrious Client

Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator Saethon Williams

Publisher: Independently Published

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Summary

The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is one of the later Sherlock Holmes stories, first published in 1926. Told uniquely from Holmes’s own perspective rather than Dr. Watson’s, this gripping mystery follows the famed detective as he investigates a haunting case of friendship, fear, and secrecy. When a soldier’s comrade mysteriously disappears after returning from the Boer War, Holmes uncovers a chilling tale involving a hidden illness, a desperate family, and the shadows of honor and duty. With its introspective tone and intricate unraveling, this story showcases Holmes at his most analytical and human, revealing a new side of the world’s greatest detective. Perfect for fans of classic detective fiction, Victorian mysteries, and Arthur Conan Doyle’s timeless craft.
Duration: about 1 hour (01:01:15)
Publishing date: 2025-10-27; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —