Sherlock Holmes - Living Doll
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Sherlock Holmes - Living Doll

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 6, 202628 min

A collection of gripping detective stories featuring sharp-witted investigators, puzzling crimes, and clever resolutions. Each episode showcases the art of deduction and the thrill of the chase.

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The Petri family the fat lady that took time to bring you good wine

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Petri wine brings you Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce and the new adventures of Sherlock Holmes The Petri family the fat lady that took time to bring you good wine Invite you to listen to dr. Watson tell us another exciting adventure He shared with his old friend that master detective Sherlock Holmes. Oh and say I'd like to tell you about something myself

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I'd like to tell you about the wine that more Americans prefer than any other wine. That wine is port. And if you want to know why port is such a favorite, just pour yourself a glass of wonderful Petri California port. Look at that Petri port. Look at its glowing deep red color. And sample that aroma. It'll remind you of a walk through a dew-covered vineyard. And now taste that Petri port. Boy, you've got something.

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Petri Port is one of the most delicious wines ever poured from a bottle. Right then and there, Petri Port will become your favorite wine. I'm confident of that. And I'm sure it will want to serve Petri Port to your friends, too. After dinner or any time they drop in for a visit.

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