Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories

Sherlock Holmes is on a mission to prevent an international incident. The European Secretary has lost an important letter, and Holmes has been entrusted with its safe return. He knows that the disappearance of the letter is tied to the recent murder of Eduardo Lucas, but is stumped on exactly how the two crimes are connected. A visit to the scene of the murder provides him with a vital clue in the form of a second stain on the dead man's carpet. With that second stain, Holmes is able to deduce the truth of the matter, but will he...

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are back again, and this time it's a case of international proportions. They are visited at Baker Street by the Prime Minister and European Secretary to investigate the case of a lost letter of dire importance. If the letter is not found, it could upset the entire balance of power in Europe and lead to war. When Holmes finds out that one of his prime suspects was murdered at the same time the letter was being stolen, he knows this case is more complicated than it appears. As Sherlock Holmes begins one of his...

It's Sleep Awareness Week! In honor of this special week dedicated to promoting the connection between sleep, health, and well-being, we're releasing one more bonus episode featuring a full-length favorite Sherlock Holmes story. This time, we are revisiting the case of Hilton Cubitt and the mysterious dancing men. Sherlock Holmes is the only one who can decipher their true meaning, so settle in as he investigates the case and comes to its sinister conclusion. This extended episode is perfect to help you fully relax and fall into deep and restorative sleep. Sweet dreams!-----Welcome...

It's Sleep Awareness Week! In honor of this special week dedicated to promoting the connection between sleep, health, and well-being, we're releasing a bonus episode featuring a full-length favorite Sherlock Holmes story. Join Holmes and Watson as they investigate the case of Jabez Wilson and the mysterious Red-Headed League, from beginning to end. This extended episode is perfect to help you fully relax and fall into deep and restorative sleep. Stay tuned for another extended bonus episode for Sleep Awareness Week on Friday! -----Welcome to the Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories podcast. Each episode is a...

Holmes has a hunch in the case of the murder of Sir Eustace Brackenstall, so it's back to the Abbey Grange for him and Watson, as they investigate further. The clues are there, and it's up to Holmes to put them together. Once he does, Holmes leaves a hint for Inspector Stanley Hopkins, while working on verifying the truth of the matter himself. As he suspected, the case has more to it than is readily apparent, and only Holmes is capable of figuring out the whole story. As he does, let his story help you find your way into...

It's a bitterly cold winter night, and Dr. Watson is jarred out of his slumber by an eager Holmes, who has a new case for the pair. Holmes has gotten a telegram from Inspector Stanley Hopkins of Scotland Yard, calling him down to Sydenham to help investigate the murder of Sir Eustace Brackenstall. An interview with his widow, Lady Brackenstall, suggests that the murder is the result of a burglary gone wrong. But a further examination of the crime scene has convinced Holmes that there's more here than meets the eye, and he is determined to uncover the truth...

Holmes and Watson have arrived in Cambridge to investigate the mysterious case of the missing three-quarter, Godfrey Staunton. They soon reach the home of their prime suspect, Dr. Leslie Armstrong, a man so cunning that he threatens to thwart even the great Sherlock Holmes. But Holmes has one more trick up his sleeve, and it's one that will lead him to the tragic truth of the missing sportsman. As Holmes and Watson conclude yet another case, let them help you conclude your day and make your way into a night of restful and restorative sleep. -----<p...

Sherlock Holmes has a new case to solve, and it's one that will take him into one of the few domains with which he is unfamiliar: that of amateur sport. Holmes and Watson have been approached by Mr. Cyril Overton, of the rugby union team at Trinity College, Cambridge, about one of their star players who has gone missing: three-quarter Godfrey Staunton. The young man disappeared from his hotel last night after receiving a mysterious telegram, and Overton is desperate to get him back. Adding a wrinkle to the matter is the fact that Staunton is the heir to...

It's off to Chatham for Holmes and Watson, as they are off to investigate the mysterious murder of Willoughby Smith. They interview the members of the household of Professor Coram, Smith's employer, and examine the surroundings to determine how the murderer might have made their escape. Holmes knows there's more here than meets the eye, and it's not just because of the golden pince-nez that the killer left behind. Settle in as Holmes uncovers the surprising truth, and let the far-reaching tale that spans decades and continents help take you away from your day and into a night of...

It's a dark and stormy night, and not a creature is stirring - except Scotland Yard inspector Stanley Hopkins. He has turned up at Baker Street to ask for Sherlock Holmes's assistance in investigating an inexplicable murder. A young man named Willoughby Smith has been murdered, and Hopkins has no idea why. The only evidence is the golden pince-nez that the murdered man was clutching in his right hand. From the appearance of the glasses, Holmes is able to deduce some details about their owner, but more investigation is needed, after a good night's sleep. As Holmes and Watson...

After a night of investigating, Sherlock Holmes thinks he's cracked the case of who stole the exam proofs from his friend, university lecturer Hilton Soames. All that remains is to test his theories, and confront the suspected culprits. Has Holmes got it right again? Settle in under the covers to find out, as the truth of another case is revealed and it takes you into a night of deep and restorative sleep.-----Welcome to the Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories podcast. Each episode is a section of a classic Sherlock Holmes story, read in soothing...

Holmes and Watson are on an academic excursion at one of England's historic universities, when they are unexpectedly presented with a new case. Mr. Hilton Soames, a lecturer, has just found out that the proofs for his exam tomorrow have been tampered with. The exam will determine who wins a prestigious scholarship, so if someone tried to copy the proofs, scandal would ensue. Luckily, Holmes is on the case, and he's ready to meet with the three students who are suspects in the case. As a new case commences, let the start of the investigation help you end your...

Holmes, Watson, and Lestrade are all off to investigate the case of the smashed busts of Napoleon, and the mysterious murder associated with them. While Lestrade is able to discover the identity the murdered man, Holmes and Watson gather more information about the busts. It's enough to set a trap and nab the culprit in the act. But what is the reason for the smashing spree, and what is so special about these Napoleonic busts that could lead to murder? Sherlock Holmes knows the answer, and he will soon reveal the truth. As he does, let the conclusion of...

Inspector Lestrade has stopped by Baker Street with a new case for Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. At first, it seems more up Watson's alley than Holmes's, as it may be a case of madness - someone has been smashing busts of Napoleon around London. But Holmes perks up when he hears that there is burglary involved, and the case soon gets deeper, when a burglary leads to murder. What is the significance of these strange events? As Holmes and Watson begin a new investigation, let their latest story help you as you drift away into a night into...

In an effort to stop the villainous blackmailer Charles Augustus Milverton, Holmes and Watson set off on a nighttime adventure. Their plan is to burgle his home, and steal the incriminating papers from his safe, in order to stop him from inflicting harm on Holmes's client. But when they arrive, they are greeted by a surprising scene, and their plans quickly go awry. Charles Augustus Milverton's nefarious actions are about to catch up to him, and Holmes and Watson will see it all unfold. As they do, let this week's story take you away from your day and into...

Charles Augustus Milverton is the worst man in London, at least according to Sherlock Holmes. The man is an unrepentant blackmailer, whose only goal is to inflict as much harm on his targets as possible. Holmes's latest client, Lady Eva Blackwell, has hired him to negotiate a deal with Milverton to avoid the release of some imprudent letters before her impending marriage. Unfortunately for Holmes, Milverton's not interested in making a deal, which means Holmes will have to resort to more extreme (and duplicitous) methods. As Holmes tries his hand at besting the blackmailer, let his attempts bemuse and...

Armed with the facts of the case, Holmes and Watson set off with Inspector Stanley Hopkins to investigate the murder of Captain Peter Carey, also known as Black Peter. They quickly nab a suspect, but Holmes isn't convinced that the man they've detained is the true culprit. To test his theory, he sets a trap - will Holmes be able to find the man who is really responsible for Black Peter's death? All will be revealed, and as yet another case is solved, let it accompany you into a night of restorative slumber. -----Welcome t...

The year is 1895 and Sherlock Holmes is in top form, so it's time for him to take on a new case. He has been approached by Inspector Stanley Hopkins of Scotland Yard to assist with investigating the murder of Captain Peter Carey, a whaler, who was so odious that he was known by his peers as Black Peter. It's a gruesome affair, and Inspector Hopkins needs the expertise of Sherlock Holmes to help piece together the clues that were left on the scene. As Holmes begins his investigation into a new case, let it help you begin another night...

It's a new day, and Holmes has at last pieced together all of the clues leading to the truth behind the disappearance of the Duke of Holdernesse's son, and the murder of the German teacher Heidegger. But as Holmes reveals his reasoning to the Duke, there's one final piece of the puzzle that catches even the great Sherlock Holmes by surprise. There's more here than meets the eye, and Sherlock Holmes is the only one who can put it all together. As he does, let the conclusion of his latest case help you conclude your own day and drift...

Holmes and Watson have arrived in the north of England to investigate the disappearance of two people from Dr. Thorneycroft Huxtable's priory school. Their first stop is Holdernesse Hall, where they meet with the Duke whose son has disappeared. They then make their way to the school and the moor around it to try and learn more about what may have happened to the boy and the German teacher who disappeared the same day. After a tragic discovery, they soon find that local inn owner Mr. Ruben Hayes, and the Duke's private secretary, Mr. James Wilder, seem to have...