The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Die ersten 12 Geschichten des berühmtesten aller Meisterdetektive...

Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite, or does it have boundaries? These are just some of the questions considered in an internationally acclaimed masterpiece by one of the world's greatest thinkers. It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos, from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the big bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and strong theory.

Ever since he made his first appearance in A Study In Scarlet, Sherlock Holmes has enthralled and delighted millions of fans throughout the world. Now Audible is proud to present Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection, read by Stephen Fry. A lifelong fan of Doyle's detective fiction, Fry has narrated the complete works of Sherlock Holmes - four novels and five collections of short stories.

Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he turns his attention back to the source, presenting a bravura rendition of the great northern tales. In Norse Mythology, Gaiman fashions primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds; delves into the exploits of the deities, dwarves, and giants; and culminates in Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods and the rebirth of a new time and people.

Völlig aufgelöst kommt die amerikanische Schauspielerin Rebecca Bradley im englischen Dartmoor an, wo ein altes Herrenhaus als Kulisse für einen Film dient, der in den 1920er Jahren spielt. Vor ihrer Abreise hat die Nachricht von ihrer angeblichen Verlobung eine Hetzjagd der Medien ausgelöst, doch in der Abgeschiedenheit von Astbury Hall kommt Rebecca allmählich zur Ruhe. Als sie jedoch erkennt, dass sie Lady Violet, der Großmutter des Hausherrn, frappierend ähnlich sieht, ist ihre Neugier geweckt.