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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Doyle, Arthur Conan · ~531 min total
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About The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Twelve standalone short stories featuring the world’s most famous detective. Each story runs roughly 45 minutes in audio — perfect for commute listening or one-evening sessions.
Why it works as an audiobook
Holmes was written to be read aloud — Doyle’s pacing, dialogue, and chapter-length structure work better as audio than as silent reading. Start with "A Scandal in Bohemia".
- Genre: Mystery / Detective
- Themes: detective fiction, Victorian mystery, short stories, classic mystery
- Approximate length: 10 hours
- Source: Project Gutenberg #1661 (public domain)
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about listening to The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes free on Éist.
Is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes audiobook free?
Yes. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is in the public domain, so you can stream the complete audiobook free in your browser with no account or subscription. Download the free Éist app (iOS and Android) to listen offline, read along word-by-word, and speed-read with RSVP.
Who wrote The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was written by Arthur Conan Doyle. It was first published in 1892.
How long is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes audiobook?
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is 8 hours 51 minutes long at normal speed, spread across 38 chapters. Adjust the speed, or read even faster with RSVP speed-reading, in the free Éist app.
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