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Sherlock Holmes and the Hapsburg Tiara

By: Alan Vanneman
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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In a crafty new novel featuring the world's greatest literary detective, Alan Vanneman extends the boundaries of the Sherlock Holmes canon with this novel.

A late-night summons takes Holmes and Dr. Watson from the cozy Victorian comforts of Baker Street to the Orient Express, where they travel the breadth of Europe to exotic Constantinople. But danger's afoot, for death, too, is traveling first class.

As Holmes strives to unmask his most cunning, ruthless, and elusive foe, he is transported into a world of high finance rife with intrigue and crime. With a cast of characters that includes historical greats like Winston Churchill as well as a beggar girl whom Watson adopts, Holmes follows a trail that leads ultimately and unpredictably to the fabled and fabulous lost Hapsburg Tiara.

©2003 Alan Vanneman (P)2004 Blackstone Audiobooks Sherlock Holmes Mystery Detective Crime Traditional Detectives Fiction Classic Mystery

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"Narrator Simon Vance adopts the dry, literary tones of a classic Holmes radio drama, imparting wry humor detectable only to listeners paying close attention to the plot....Winston Churchill sounds just like a recording of the man himself." (AudioFile)
Engaging Plot Twists • Historical Authenticity • Excellent Narration • Respectful Watson • Intriguing Mystery

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What made the experience of listening to Sherlock Holmes and the Hapsburg Tiara the most enjoyable?

This was an incredible story with many historical characters. The plot and sub plots make this a very enjoyable Sherlock Homes story. Dr. Watson finding romance was a real plus.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Sherlock Homes

Have you listened to any of Simon Vance’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

A five star performance from Mr. "Shaken not Stirred". If you have ever listend to a James Bond novel, you already know that Simon Vance always gives that British sense of authencity.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Mr. Churchill, my name is Sherlock Homes.

Sherlock at his best

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Good story. Very entertaining.

Some surprises for the Holmes aficionado. Some great story developments beyond the Conan Doyle style but still within the plausible canon.

The analytical insights into Holmes' methods are less developed. The period language and details are well done. Moves quickly.

Enjoyed the novel thoroughly.

Good story and great narration.

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Very much enjoyed the story. Covers a large duration of time but manages to keep the string intact. And Dr Watson finally gets his due seducement. And he acted like a sailor in a house of ill repute. The writing followed the same type as used by Conan Doyle in his original stories and I liked that depiction. Definitely a good book and I will read again.

Good Story

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Interesting take on the Sherlock Holmes saga. Most of this Story focuses on Dr. Watson ,his adopted daughter , and his infatuation with a mysterious woman. The story takes place over several years and across most Europe. The mystery is very convoluted and hard to follow. Holmes is his usual self, only in smaller doses.
The plot is too long for the meager plot, but the narrator, Simon Vance makes it a fun listen.

This is Dr. Watson's story.

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Interesting story with a grand sweep and a number of story lines that parallel and converge toward each other over a number of years. Watson's liaison with the Countess is a bit over played, as is the multiple returns to the Orient Express. These however are minor annoyances. The liaison could easily be abridged, even though it makes an appearance in the last scene.

Recommended for Holmes fans, and the performance recommends the narrator's other works.

Nice addition to the Holmes corpus.

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