Sherlock Holmes - Unfortunate Tobacconist
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Sherlock Holmes - Unfortunate Tobacconist

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 4, 202625 min
  • Documentary

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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This episode from the life of Sherlock Holmes will be transmitted to our men and women overseas by shortwave and through the worldwide facilities of the Armed Forces radio service. Petri Wine brings you... Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce in the new adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The Petri family, the family that took time to bring you good wine, invite you to listen

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to Dr. Watson tell us about another exciting adventure he shared with his old friend, that master detective, Gerlach Holmes. It began on a summer evening in 1906. I'd been for a long walk in the park, I remember when I returned to Baker Street and entered

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our rooms homes look up at me with a twinkle and spoke particularly with health Watson well I have a splendid walk my dear fellow you to come with me the park was looking particularly beautiful well chapter ago absent I decided to write another monograph oh what's the subject this time occupational

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