Today, the phrase-

"this poderous piece of wreckage, which told of some fatal storm far out upon the ocean of life"

entered my lexicon.

It should get along nicely with-

"oh, what a precious triple donkey i've been!"

The beginning is always “Amongst the many incidents/cases/clients’ interviews it was my privilege to witness during the time i used to frequent the rooms in Baker Street, NONE WAS EVER as [insert adjective] as the one I am narrating presently.”

I wish I could give a 'thumbs up' every time I listen and re-listen to these stories. Over the years I have listened to some stories, like this one, dozens of times. Thank you, Greg Wagland, for your magnificent audio contribution to literature.😻😻😻😻😻

A beautiful comeuppance - from one (Sherlock) who cares little for money directly, but happily wields its extraction from the wealthy as much-deserved punishment.

"I can hardly put my foot to the ground"
"Don't put it to the ground"
"But I can't walk"
"Well then, hop"

Though I love the Jeremy Brett/Granada TV adaptations, I must say that the conclusion of this story is far superior. Holmes pockets the cheque in a moment of whimsical triumph. GTV felt that the ending wasn't dramatic or realistic enough - so they tacked on an ending where Wilder falls to his death after kidnapping the Duke's son. But then they end with the Duke smiling and thanking Holmes for giving him back his life. I cannot imagine losing a son, however reprobate, and then smiling afterwards. Talk about lack of realism!

I am running out of books😟 ..Greg has the best voice for audio books great for bed time listening 👍

Now Watson, there is cocoa, ready in the next room.
Those are words to wake up to. ☕

Laid on a sunbed in Greece. Listening and loving your narrative of this great story.

One of my favorite SH stories.

Also solves a little conundrum: We so often see Holmes refusing to be paid for his work. "The work is it's own reward." So I can't help wondering, how is he not broke?

Well. I guess the occasional rich client, giving him a huge payday, solves that problem. In particular if his sympathies are not completely with the client.

Not also "A scandal in Bohemia". He refused any payment save the portrait of Irene Adler. However, he did get a thousand pounds for expenses, of witch he can only a spent a pittance in solving the case.

What an incredible and near-scandalous story that is The Priory School. Yes, what an amazing adventure!

I was never all that impressed with all the varieties of tobacco ash Holmes could recognize or the prints of a zillion types of boots or the origins and prices of the paper on which he received letters. But 42 bicycle tire prints! Wow. My kind of detective.
And your reading was beautiful and inspiring as always Mr. Wagland.

This reader is delightful! He is true to the material while reinvigorating every story. I am a fan of Sherlock in his many iterations but Greg Wagland is one of the best!  I highly recommend!

I love how a shot of brandy revives all !

The writing is so good. There's not an extra word to spare.

I do love listening to this man read. He gives an entirely new meaning to the words 'The King's English'.

Greg Wagland is an amazing narrator. Bravo!

You are the best narrator for Sherlock Holmes! It is a bliss to listen you narrate my favorite stories!

You are truly a magnificent performer, Mr. Wagland. I am so hooked with your reading ability and I never tire of listening to "Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes", and those other roles.  And as someone below mentioned in which I agree 100%, you are the best reader on YouTube! Hats off to you, my lad! Thank you for sharing your talent! 👍

Greg Wagland is now my ‘go to’ narrator for audiobooks. Thanks so much for all the work you so obviously put into these performances. It is very much appreciated.