Even as a radio play: Sherlock Holmes - The Emerald of Death

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Even as a radio play: Sherlock Holmes - The Emerald of Death


The 221B Baker Street is next to the No.10 Downing Street and Buckingham Palace, arguably the world's most famous address in London. Here the, by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle lived created things, brilliant detective of all time, Sherlock Holmes.

Like no other, he is incomparable flair and razor-sharp mind. Together with his faithful assistant Dr. Watson, he puts even the most cunning villains the craft. Of special importance was Holmes by his new working method, which is based solely on close observation of detail and sober conclusion.
1887 Sherlock Holmes first appeared in the story "A Study in Scarlet" on. The author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (22/05/1859 - 07/07/1930) wrote about 56 short stories and four novel about the master detective Holmes. The well-known stories are "The Hound of the Baskervilles", "The speckled band" and "The League of redheads."

Since 2011, have Titania media, which are known for their atmospheric and high-caliber plays, believed Holmes and Watson. The series, of which there have been published up to now 8 episodes, four more are planned in April 2014, has already been awarded the "Blue Carbuncle" of the German Sherlock Holmes Society, although no original Holmes stories by Doyle were adapted, but only new cases written by Marc Group, referred to as so-called "secret cases the detective."

Nevertheless, these productions for mystery fans, by its dense atmosphere, as well as the well thought out, exciting and also quite humorous stories, a true listening pleasure. As well as the 7 Follow "The Emerald of Death", which was present for this review.

Holmes and Watson make here the acquaintance of Tahi Swawis, an exotic dancer who is the star of the London stage. The special is not only their own daring, erotic dance in just such a costume, but a special emerald, which is crowned by her headdress. However, this gemstone carries the curse that his owner does not stay alive long. Not for nothing the jewel is also called "Emerald of Death." It does not last long, as well as up shots already on Tahi during their performance. Well, the Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are on site.

For a little humor in the story, the housekeeper, Mrs. Hudson, and their pushy cousin Margery that Mrs. Hudson has represented for some time makes, and the accurate and properly timed budget brings the two confused.

Conclusion: Although Marc Group presents a quite interesting story here, so of course he can not compete with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. However, the listener actually get moody, exciting and humorous 60 minutes for the ears. Clear thumbs up.

Side note: Sherlock Holmes is spoken by Joachim Tennestedt, the already numerous Hollywood stars lent his voice, such as Billy Crystal, John Malkovich, Mickey Rourke, Jeff Bridges and the golden android C3PO (in the Star Wars movies). Dr. Watson is spoken by Detlef Bierstedt, which already include voice was used for George Clooney, Bill Pullman, Patrick Swayze and Tom Hanks.