Sherlock & Co. The Hound of the Baskervilles - Part Four
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Oct 14, 2025 In this gripping discussion, Sherlock Holmes, the brilliant consulting detective, leads a tense investigation into the mysteries surrounding Baskerville Hall. He highlights the eerie beauty of Dartmoor, shares chilling local lore, and emphasizes the dangers of Grimpen Mire. Listeners experience haunting tales of pony tragedies, explore superstitions about pixies, and feel the oppressive gloom as night falls. Holmes provides insights into navigating the psychological and physical challenges, setting a thrilling tone as terror looms just outside the windows.
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Observe Facts; Protect Henry
- Sherlock Holmes explicitly instructs Watson to observe and report facts fully and avoid theorizing.
- Holmes warns Watson to never let Henry Baskerville out of his sight and to protect his life.
Dread Arrives With Baskerville Hall
- John Watson describes the uneasy chill of Dartmoor and the dread of seeing Baskerville Hall again.
- He notes the house's size makes him feel small and reinforces the gothic atmosphere surrounding the case.
The Barrymores Set The Tone
- The Barrymores introduce local colour: Frank as rough underkeeper and Rosemary as the housekeeper with sharp exchanges.
- Their banter, odd behaviour and Frank's hunting actions sketch suspicion and domestic tension at the Hall.
