The Red-Headed League by Arthur Conan Doyle

From Classic Detective Stories by John Anthony Walker

March 29, 2025 · 1h 18m

About this episode

In this episode, Sherlock Holmes investigates the bizarre Red-Headed League and uncovers a grander scheme involving Jabez Wilson.

Can a hair colour be sinister, Holmes? A London pawnbroker, lured by the absurd Red-Headed League, unwittingly becomes a pawn in a far grander scheme. As Jabez Wilson carries out his bizarre task, Sherlock Holmes meticulously unravels a plot far more audacious than it seems. What is the motive behind this strange organisation? Join us as we investigate dark motives and cunning schemes in this classic Sherlock Holmes mystery. ⭐ Join my Patreon ⭐ https://patreon.com/barcud Go here for a library of ad-free stories, a monthly members only story and early access to the regular stories I put out. You can choose to have ghost stories only, or detective stories or classic literature, or all of them for either $5 or $10 a month. Many hundreds of hours of stories. Who needs Audible? Or, if you'd just like to make a one-off gesture of thanks for my work https://buymeacoffee.com/10mn8sk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: John Anthony Walker

Topics covered

Sherlock Holmes
mystery
detective stories
London
crime
plot unraveling

Keywords

Sherlock Holmes
Red-Headed League
Arthur Conan Doyle
mystery
detective
London
crime

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