The Valley of Fear

Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrated by Simon Hester

Although the least well known of the four Sherlock Holmes novels, "The Valley of Fear" is, nevertheless fascinating, not only for the excellence of the initial mystery of the disfigured corpse discovered in the moated manor house but also for the only other appearance in all the stories of Professor Moriarty (albeit, always in the shadows).

Published in 1914 Conan Doyle is revisiting the malevolent Professor and placing the events prior to the notorious encounter between the famous detective and his nemesis. Indeed "The Valley of Fear” ends with a tantalising hint of the trials that lay ahead for Sherlock Holmes.

Head Stories Audio presents "The Valley of Fear", narrated by Simon Hester. With original music.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Head Stories Audio
• Release date: Nov 5, 2021
• ISBN: 9781667078960

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer and physician. He is the creator of the Sherlock Holmes character, writing his debut appearance in A Study in Scarlet. Doyle wrote notable books in the fantasy and science fiction genres, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction, and historical novels.

Reviews for The Valley of Fear

[William Williamson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very well crafted story, very well told by a reader who's voice I found idiosyncratic!