That Little Square Box by Arthur Conan Doyle. An early curiosity.

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  • čas přidán 18. 11. 2020
  • Arthur Conan Doyle's 'That Little Square Box' was first published in London Society magazine in December 1881.
    It takes place on a British steam ship, not that illustrated (!), and concerns a couple of Englishmen, an Irishman and a German. Why did the Finnegan and Muller nearly miss the boat, what are they concealing and why are they so nervous?
    It's a curious early Doyle, and he signed it A.C.D.
    It is read by Greg Wagland.
    ©Magpie Audio 2020
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Komentáře • 98

  • @lorijeangrandi4434
    @lorijeangrandi4434 Před 3 lety +27

    This story is GREAT....you had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Totally enjoyable....fantastic ending! I tried to guess several endings during the reading....NOT....EVEN....CLOSE!!

  • @teagunn
    @teagunn Před 3 lety +14

    Haha, I diddnt see that coming! Brilliant plot twist and great suspense ! Classic!

  • @drummerboy1390
    @drummerboy1390 Před 3 lety +38

    Yet another Conan Doyle story I hadn't heard of.
    Beautifully read, as always.
    Many thanks.

  • @nomeansno1107
    @nomeansno1107 Před 3 lety +19

    Brilliant narration!

  • @jaymacchione6558
    @jaymacchione6558 Před 3 lety +21

    Thanks again, when I see a new story in my feed from Magpie, it is like a good friend has come to visit me.

  • @zoobyshoe694
    @zoobyshoe694 Před 3 lety +36

    I am so happy you are recording these unknown Conan Doyle stories. IMO they are just as entertaining as any of the Sherlock Holmes stories. I hope you do more of them!

  • @rab7889
    @rab7889 Před 3 lety +30

    How did you know I'm sitting here wishing for a new story?? :) Cheers, Mr. Wagland!

  • @luvuforeverjames
    @luvuforeverjames Před 3 lety +17

    I love these short stories...always a little twist in the tale.

    • @craftyrouze
      @craftyrouze Před 3 lety

      Didn't expect the twist to be so great. Throughout the entire story I kept thinking he should have gone to the captain straight a way. I can sense the foolishness of the main character.

  • @anthonydemitre9392
    @anthonydemitre9392 Před 3 lety +9

    Enjoying this with my morning coffee ☕ Thanks

  • @auntyJanette
    @auntyJanette Před 3 lety +14

    A new level of excellent accents. Your Irish accent was beautiful. You transitioned so well from English to German to American and to a fine Irish.
    It’s exciting to hear these relatively unknown stories. Thanks Greg. It’s always a pleasure to hear your voice.

    • @michellekosik7233
      @michellekosik7233 Před 2 lety

      I actually only speak English the rest is all them and their tactics I'm from the US never been outside the country

  • @Beau667
    @Beau667 Před 3 lety +9

    Xmas has come early!!thankyou Greg, Wonderful ! 🥰

  • @colemarie9262
    @colemarie9262 Před 3 lety +19

    Even with hundreds of imitations, there's still no substitutions for the good Sir himself.
    Thank you for these!!

  • @leeknights5540
    @leeknights5540 Před 3 lety +3

    Lovely stuff. Thank you Mr Wagland for creating such pictures in the mind, and travels back in time and...wow, so many excellent accents!

  • @studentoflife2484
    @studentoflife2484 Před 3 lety +9

    finally , a new ONE..
    thank you sir

  • @Dildosoup
    @Dildosoup Před 3 lety +26

    Awww yiss! Now I can stop listening to The valley of fear for the 1340th time!

    • @lilbits4173
      @lilbits4173 Před 3 lety +3

      I'm glad I'm not the only one!!! I listened to A Study in Scarlet every night to fall asleep, for months now. I love the first part only. Hey, cheers from across the Atlantic. 😊😊

  • @sairabshah
    @sairabshah Před 3 lety +7

    Excellent work squire

  • @samueldavidrucker7514
    @samueldavidrucker7514 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you! Very well read. For the astute reader this story contains volumes encapsulated in the fewest words; a parable. I'm becoming convinced Doyle was one of the greatest writers who ever lived.

  • @TexanAmiga
    @TexanAmiga Před 3 lety +5

    Loved it! As always with your readings, I get totally immersed. This time so much so that I burst out laughing at the end and felt embarrassed for the main character😍thank you!

  • @nofear1237
    @nofear1237 Před 3 lety +3

    Please don’t be offended that I love your voice and I use this channel to fall asleep. Much love❤️

  • @elena-db6wh
    @elena-db6wh Před 3 lety +6

    I must admit Mr Wagland, i love your Sherlock Holmes stories too much than is healthy😂😂your reading is excellent!!

  • @user-wb3in7qm9v
    @user-wb3in7qm9v Před 3 lety +3

    Excellent narration as always! Thanks for posting

  • @kaf890890
    @kaf890890 Před 3 lety +5

    Oooo, I love an early curiosity! Thank you, Mr. Wagland!

  • @annskinner8467
    @annskinner8467 Před 3 lety +3

    Another bathtime special! Thanks, Greg! 💕🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️💕

  • @anabreppe4475
    @anabreppe4475 Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent option: an excellent writer and a superb speaker!

  • @eugenej1202
    @eugenej1202 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you so much beautiful person! ❤❤

  • @martinafoote6183
    @martinafoote6183 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you so much! What a treat! As always you are the best!

  • @20_SinManya
    @20_SinManya Před 3 lety +3

    Truly laudable Mr Greg!!🤩
    Can't thank you enough! :D

  • @anthonysokolsky6210
    @anthonysokolsky6210 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow what an innocent twist to the story! Brilliant AC Doyle!

  • @Neel_983
    @Neel_983 Před 3 lety +5

    WoW, I just finished the Sharlok holmes series, feeling sad that it ended, how did you know I was wishing a new story,😆cool, Cheers 👍

  • @kimberlywhittaker5619
    @kimberlywhittaker5619 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you

  • @patriciaramsey5294
    @patriciaramsey5294 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This one really had me fooled. I thought the timid man would be the hero in the end. Very riveting story. I was completly drawn into it.

  • @auntyJanette
    @auntyJanette Před 7 měsíci

    Brilliantly read. Great characters clearly identified. An exciting story. Thanks Greg. 👏🏻👏🏻💐💐🌟🌟aunty

  • @sunflowerz54
    @sunflowerz54 Před 3 lety +2

    I love the sound of Greg’s voice. !!Well done :)

  • @TicTocRobotSnot
    @TicTocRobotSnot Před 3 lety +1

    Haha! Great story with a bang of an ending!

  • @KiKiabout
    @KiKiabout Před 2 lety +2

    Love... Thank you!

  • @Scotticus71
    @Scotticus71 Před 3 lety +1

    Now your just spoiling us Greg, and we love it, thank you! 😉

  • @johnnye87
    @johnnye87 Před 3 lety +3

    I never knew making fun of Americans for saying "Yurrup" was a tradition that dated back to 1890

  • @bobking4736
    @bobking4736 Před 3 lety +1

    Most excellent! Thank you!

  • @KushDaddy333
    @KushDaddy333 Před 3 lety +5

    Ha ha ha! That was unexpected! I won't give the ending away but I will say:
    "I really flocking enjoyed it!"

  • @heatherclough8233
    @heatherclough8233 Před 3 lety +2

    Ohh my goodness so unexpected, what a twist. Seems slightly uncharacteristic of some of his other short stories

  • @cheriegonzales7632
    @cheriegonzales7632 Před 2 lety

    What a comic twist! Never knew Sir ACD had that much of a funny bone in him.

  • @susanrudd9660
    @susanrudd9660 Před 3 lety +1

    Mr Wagland always a pleasure

  • @sloanfrakes5918
    @sloanfrakes5918 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for your talent and your time it is very much appreciated

  • @ginaharrison5560
    @ginaharrison5560 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you!💖

  • @SDW90808
    @SDW90808 Před 2 lety

    Simply brilliant! Thank you.

  • @ROXI-zq4fg
    @ROXI-zq4fg Před 3 lety +1

    Love it! Thank you !

  • @kathleenmillington4860
    @kathleenmillington4860 Před 3 lety +1

    Great voice actor,

  • @catsareevil101
    @catsareevil101 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this.

  • @WadeWeigle
    @WadeWeigle Před 2 lety

    That was amusing. I had thought the whole time it would have been some extraordinary firework or something of that nature. But the ending was truly a very good twist. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @Crowka274
    @Crowka274 Před 3 lety +1

    Consistently brilliant.

  • @MacMcCaskill
    @MacMcCaskill Před 3 lety +1

    An excellent yarn!

  • @oakdew
    @oakdew Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks Greg!

  • @lynnsloan3855
    @lynnsloan3855 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you, Greg Wagland, for another new title (enjoyed the ‘Silver Hatchet’, by the way) and for providing an escape from the rampant “flue” porn- ... best regards!

  • @hawkiowan
    @hawkiowan Před 2 lety +1

    Bravo!

  • @IanP1963
    @IanP1963 Před 3 lety +2

    Great and Bitesize give us some great Sir A-C stories👍

  • @johnlyon5366
    @johnlyon5366 Před 3 lety +2

    So we'll read. Cheers

  • @thurayya8905
    @thurayya8905 Před 4 měsíci

    I could not figure this one out. I kept trying to put the clues together, but never figured it out. What a surprise!

  • @juleswells59
    @juleswells59 Před 3 lety +1

    Cheers Mr w.

  • @MultiSirens
    @MultiSirens Před 3 lety +1

    I also listen to any recording it’s my “ sleep” pill! Lol

    • @karenbanks5985
      @karenbanks5985 Před 3 lety

      Great reading thank you so much Greg is awesome

  • @maryeckel9682
    @maryeckel9682 Před 6 měsíci

    I was thinking some kind of advanced signaling device...oh well! Great twist

  • @rab7889
    @rab7889 Před 3 lety +1

    I just finished it. Oh lordy!!! XD

  • @rivkabornstein
    @rivkabornstein Před 3 lety +1

    Hysterical 😂

  • @krazydi5945
    @krazydi5945 Před 2 lety

    😆 -LOL!! That was funny!!

  • @crochetedlace2838
    @crochetedlace2838 Před 3 lety +1

    Hahaha! Great one

  • @Shineon83
    @Shineon83 Před 5 měsíci

    “…and I was made of that sensitive, spiritual nature which often is gifted with a second sight” …..Oh, Lordy, so funny 😂

  • @afeefreyaz3003
    @afeefreyaz3003 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow it is Amazing story

  • @myheadhurts1927
    @myheadhurts1927 Před 3 lety +1

    Doyle !

  • @peterbamforth6453
    @peterbamforth6453 Před rokem

    What a cracker Superb narration 10/10

  • @hangawara
    @hangawara Před 3 lety +1

    Help. LOST STORY TITLE. Not The Lost World I believe. In brief: maybe a Conan Doyle story or parody, man convinced to accompany team up S. American river to a land of dinosaurs, a ravine is traversed by felling a tall tree, tree removed and explorers exposed to monkey men. In the end some explorers return and at a lecture a baby pterodactyl suprises all.

    • @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio
      @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio  Před 3 lety

      The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle. Available on Spotify called Classic Breakdown.

    • @hangawara
      @hangawara Před 3 lety

      Thank you. I found what I was looking for. The reason I thought it was a parody must be because it is actually a BBC drama... btw really enjoy your digressions.

  • @lesterbrandt3203
    @lesterbrandt3203 Před 9 měsíci

    Listen to this one, you won't regret it.

  • @ringpop6177
    @ringpop6177 Před 3 lety +1

    No pictures of rocks?!! What’s goin on around here?! It’s a free for all! Geezz Lauise Calamine Lotion!!!!

  • @Bambisgf77
    @Bambisgf77 Před 2 lety

    Hi Greg! Anything in the works to share with your adoring fans? ☺️Hope all is well with you in 2022.

  • @sacredheart9053
    @sacredheart9053 Před 3 lety +1

    Lmao 😂😂🤣🤣😂

  • @geoffreypiltz271
    @geoffreypiltz271 Před rokem

    Guessed the ending!

  • @rustyhook69
    @rustyhook69 Před 8 měsíci

  • @ihateyouall4641
    @ihateyouall4641 Před 2 lety

    I would have thrown myself off the ship

  • @geritaeckens5702
    @geritaeckens5702 Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant story brilliant read and misperception continues into the 21st century 🤯

  • @tracymarie4633
    @tracymarie4633 Před rokem

    Doyle wrote this? "I tried not to shake it." But they were RUNNING to the ship. Other blaring errors too. Blah. Not narrators' problem. Well done narrator.

  • @vanessashimoni6548
    @vanessashimoni6548 Před rokem

    It’s a little hard to believe anyone could be as spineless as the main character. 🙄