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The Adventure of the Retired Colourman

Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator Saethon Williams

Publisher: Independently Published

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Summary

A quiet Sussex village, a once-respectable tradesman, and a crime that refuses to stay buried—The Adventure of the Retired Colourman is one of Sherlock Holmes’s most morally complex cases. When Dr. Watson brings Holmes a troubling mystery involving a retired paint dealer, long-hidden violence, and unsettling domestic secrets, the great detective uncovers a story where justice, guilt, and retribution blur into uneasy shades of gray. Set during Holmes’s later years, this gripping tale showcases his razor-sharp logic tempered by human judgment, making it a compelling entry for readers who enjoy classic detective fiction with psychological depth. Written by Arthur Conan Doyle, this story is essential reading for fans of Sherlock Holmes, golden-age mysteries, and timeless crime literature.
Duration: 35 minutes (00:34:43)
Publishing date: 2025-12-22; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —