The Adventure of the Devils Foot, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The Adventure of the Devils Foot, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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The Adventure of the Devil's Foot
A Modernization

Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, John Scott

Narrator: Caroline Fantozzi

Unabridged: 1 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/24/2023


Synopsis

The Devil's Foot is a classic Sherlock Holmes tale written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It is one of the most popular and chilling stories in the series, with its spooky tone and thrilling plot. Set in the old port town of Cornwall, England, the story begins when Sherlock Holmes and his trusty sidekick Dr. Watson are invited to stay at a remote house by their friend, Colonel James Barclay. The Colonel's two brothers have suddenly died under mysterious circumstances, and he fears for his own life. As Holmes investigates the deaths, he finds evidence of a sinister plot involving witchcraft and supernatural forces. The locals believe the Devil is responsible for the deaths, and they are terrified.Embark on a literary journey like no other and experience Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic adventure, 'The Blue Carbuncle,' in a unique audiobook format. Relax as you are immersed in a rich background environment of sound that transports you right into the heart of London and puts you at the center of the action. Listen as our experienced narrator reads at a steady pace, allowing you to take in every detail and savor every moment of this timeless classic. Get comfy in your armchair, clasping a warm cup of tea as Sherlock Holmes, aided by Dr. John Watson, delves deep into the mysteries of yet another complex case. Follow their journey as they unravel the mystery of who stole one of the world's most expensive jewel's.The Lullify Audiobook is a unique listening experience that immerses you in the story through background environments and foley sounds. By bringing narration to life with these elements, we transport you directly into the heart of the tale. Designed for a more calming experience this is the perfect new way to take in classic stories. The original story has been altered and modernized for today's world. While the story remains true to the original tale, some details and events have been updated to make sense if this story were to take place today!

About Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle, a Scottish writer whose works include science fiction stories, historical novels, plays, romances, poetry, and nonfiction, is best known as the creator of the detective Sherlock Holmes. While Holmes was the embodiment of scientific thinking, Doyle himself did not exhibit the same rationality, believing in fairies and occultism. His Sherlock Holmes stories have been translated into more than fifty languages and have been made into plays, films, radio and television series, cartoons, and comic books. By 1920, Doyle was one of the most highly paid writers in the world. Other works by Doyle include The Lost World, the first book in the Professor Challenger series; The White Company, one of his many historical novels; and The Great Boer War.

Doyle was born at Picardy Place, near Edinburgh, in 1859. He was educated in Jesuit schools and studied at Edinburgh University. In 1884, he married Louise Hawkins. Doyle qualified as a doctor in 1885 and practiced medicine as an eye specialist in Hampshire until 1891, when he became a full-time writer. Doyle's first Sherlock Holmes story, A Study in Scarlet, was published in 1887 and introduced the detective's faithful associate, Dr. Watson.

During the Boer war in South Africa (1899-1902), Doyle served several months as the senior physician at a field hospital. There he wrote The War in South Africa, in which he expressed the imperial view. He twice ran unsuccessfully for Parliament but nevertheless was knighted in 1902. In 1907, fourteen months after his wife died, Doyle married Jean Leckie. After his son Kingsley died in the first World War, Doyle dedicated himself to spiritualistic studies at his home in Windlesham, Sussex. He died himself in 1930.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Peter on July 22, 2020

Sherlock Holmes and Watson on holiday in Cornwall have to solve a very special case. What caused two members of the Tregennis family to go mad and one to die after their brother Mortimer left? What did Mortimer later on die of? There seem to be no traces. Did something supernatural hit the little vi......more

Goodreads review by Bill on November 05, 2022

Sherlock Holmes & Doctor Watson investigate the mystery of what the newspapers call The Cornish Horror. Once again Arthur Conan Doyle puts together a neat mystery & the great detective uses his powers of deduction to unmask a murderer. A fine story with an excellent conclusion.......more

Goodreads review by Aishu on January 27, 2019

In the story, the plant—devil’s foot root—is little-known even in West Africa, its point of origin. Its transport to England is the work of the story’s lion-hunting physician, Dr. Leon Sternsdale. The case involves the mysterious injuries sustained by four siblings (two are fatal). En route to the st......more

Goodreads review by Charles on August 10, 2019

Charles van Buren TOP 1000 REVIEWER A diabolical crime August 9, 2019 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase Review of free Kindle edition A Public Domain Book Publication date: May 12, 2012 Language: English ASIN: B0082XIATK 64 pages Not, in my opinion, one of the great Holmes mysteries. However Doyle put i......more

Goodreads review by Mostafa on March 21, 2022

3 stars رد پای شیطان در ۱۹۱۰ نوشته شده اثری که در آن قاتل از طرف شرلوک هلمز ، مُحق در انجام جنایت تلقی می شود داستان روایت منطقی دارد و نحوه کشف معما کاملا پلیسی و بر مبنای اصول هست forensic science اگرچه می توانست بیشتر از عنصر وحشت استفاده کند اما جنبه معمایی آن بسیار بیشتر بود......more