The Club-footed Grocer | Arthur Conan Doyle | A Bitesized Audio Production
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- A young man eager for adventure receives an unexpected plea for help from an estranged uncle, who lives a reclusive life in a remote part of Cheshire. Who are the strangers who lurk about his lonely farmhouse and why is he so terrified of sailors?
A new, original recording of a classic public domain text, read and performed by Simon Stanhope for Bitesized Audio.
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'Round the Fire' was the title of a series of mystery and suspense short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, published in The Strand Magazine in 1898 and 1899. After the apparent death of Sherlock Holmes in the 1893 story The Final Problem, the Strand (which had originally published all the Holmes short stories to date) was keen to retain Conan Doyle's talents and persuaded him to compose this new series of unrelated tales. The stories proved to be highly popular with readers in both England and America, and were later published in book form (under the title Round the Fire) in 1908.
The Story of the Club-footed Grocer first appeared in the Strand Magazine in the November 1898 issue, with illustrations by Sidney Paget.
All 12 of the original 'Round the Fire' stories, narrated by Simon Stanhope, are now available on Audible and iTunes.
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A.C. Doyle and Simon Stanhope. Perfect match.
Very kind, thank you!
It's raining heavy. I made arrangements with friends to go see a movie. I am at the 1/2 way mark of this story. I just called them to say that I changed my mind about the movie. Ok, let this story continue..
A great Arthur Conan Doyle story, fast, no fat and morally dubious, which I loved. Superbly narrated with some nice accent/dialect work. Excellent. Thank you.
Such a brilliant level, phonetically and artistically. Possibly the very best there is, in the audio book world.
What a lovely comment, thank you!
This comment is just to increase engagement so that YT might recommend this to others.
Thank you for the great content.
Thanks for that, much appreciated!
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I like the *said he* as opposed to "he said" I have made a note of that in my notebook that I keep for such things
Haven't listened to narration this good outside of commercial recordings audible etc. You are very good! Been listening all day. Thank you!
Thank you Nusrat. Actually this story is one of a collection of 12 I've done ('Round the Fire Stories' by Conan Doyle) available on Audible, iTunes etc - if you'd like to hear any of the others! Hoping to have more on Audible soon. Appreciate your kind feedback, best wishes
Best story of all
Loving this channel - thank you. A great and lucky find. I agree with others regarding the high quality of reading.
Thanks Kate, much appreciated
It was a pleasure listening to this upload. Thank you ❤
Didn't know this story, but thoroughly enjoyed listening. Thankyou.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Joanna
Thank you ! Wonderful presentation :)
You're most welcome, thanks for listening!
Dipping my t..ears outside of ghost stories. Impeccable as per usual and such a splendid choice of story. Your channel and your voice are truly lifesavers at times and always most enjoyable. Thank you.
Wonderful, glad to know that. Also, I see you've joined as a channel member - thanks so much for your support! Next story coming soon...
A pleasure, as always with your readings. Have a hearty thank you.
Thanks Paul, appreciate your comments
Thank you so very much Simon. I so look forward to your perfectly read stories
How lovely, thanks Carol
Time to relax and enjoy another of your wonderful renditions from the tales of Arthur Conan Doyle , with a nice cup of coffee ☕️ Thank you so very much. This is a treat ! 👌🏼
Thank you Christine. This was a re-upload of a previously released story from a few months ago (fixing an audio glitch from the earlier version), I do hope you don't mind the repeats!
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I'm happy to listen to all of them again , you really are so well received . Hope you're getting some rest between caring, etc. Best wishes to you , my dear . 😊
I liked this one 👍👍👍🕵️♂️ on the Moors at night having never been on the Moors before...scary
22 : 17 some supper ...cold meat, bread ànd a jug of beer...
Yuammy!!!
What a voice ❣️💕
What a wonderful voice you have sir. Thank you.
Very kind, thank you
Thank you sir for wonderful Arthur Conan Doyle story. Travelling today after long time for work. This will keep me calm and entertained in my journey. Stay safe.
@Roshani Dobson Thanks, you too - safe travels
I caught on fire from the first second on! Thank you so much!
Excellent plot and voicing, thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Valerie
Excellent!!! Thank you so much:) ❤️❤️❤️
I ENJOYED. THANK, YOU
Phenomenal reading! Thank you!
These Bitesized stories are great for study breaks or house chores. Really well narrated!
Thank you Patricia, glad you enjoy them
Excellent
Enjoyed this story very much. Thank you...
Glad to know that, thank you for listening and taking the time to comment
Thouraghly enjoyed this. Thank you.
Great story thank you !
one of the best ones.
Perfection ❤ please keep them coming!
Thank you! I'll do my best!
beautifully done
Thank you!
Well Done Sir Arthur!
And well done to the narration. ❤
I am a great Conan Doyle fan & l enjoyed the story. I aim to listen to more - well done...!!!!
Excellent, thanks Ian, glad you enjoyed it
@@BitesizedAudio I did as I was renewing my membership of THE SHERLOCK HOLMES SOCIETY OF LONDON - Lol !!
Good afternoon dear Simon.I m Vera.I am 9 years old.I love your voice.Would you mind narrate a book for children?Thank you.Vera.🇷🇺
Hello Vera, how kind of you to let me know, thank you. I would like to narrate some children's stories, but unfortunately I can't do that for this channel as there are special rules governing content for children on YT, and I need to be careful to follow those. I may do something for Audible or similar at some point though, and will let you know if so. Thank you for listening!
Good afternoon dear Simon.Thank you.Already looking ahead to your narrating.Vera.
Great story and excellent narration
Thank you 😊
Beautifully read. Thank you.
Thanks Carmel, appreciated
great channel ! enjoying the stories!
Wonderful, thank you!
... SPLENDIFEROUS INDEED 🏴🥂🖖
Thank you kind sire
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strange odd good story.
Thank you for the excellent reading of this story! But I have a question: was he club-footed or had his foot broken?
@Ευανθία Ζαρκάδα A very good point actually; you're right that, according to the story, his leg was broken and mended badly, so it's not a club-foot at all...
In a previous comment you had said you going to do a story featuring ' one of GK Chesterston's lesser-known detectives' (not Father Brown). Updates please?
VERY GOOD STORY INDEED. To repeat someone else's comment: ACD and your voice are perfect together.
Thank you Patricia. Ah yes, I remember that... I had one of the "Horne Fisher" stories lined up a while ago, but I was derailed by events. Now you've prompted me I'll go back and take another look at him
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Let bygones be bygones...2 : 33...would you mind explain this expression...oh - uh...cheers!
It's an expression which basically means: forget the past, forgive past grievances, and move on...
@@BitesizedAudio Thanks again.Got it!
Just read the comments below.....? They cannot be improved upon!
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Messed up. A good story for bad guys getting away with the loot after making a man live miserably in fear for five years! Getting away with murder. For shame. Not a feel good piece at all. I’m sure that was the aim for the time period it probably cause a small uproar.
I’ll stick with the most excellent Father Brown stories. They suit me better.
Thanks for listening. I've some more Father Brown stories on my list for next year, as well as one of G. K. Chesterton's other (less well known) detectives...
I like the *said he* as opposed to "he said" I have made a note of that in my notebook that I keep for such things
Yes, it appears in that form quite regularly in Victorian and Edwardian literature, you don't tend to see it in modern English fiction
Excellent
Thank you Peg