Sherlock & Co. Shoscombe Old Place - Part One
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Jun 25, 2024 In this podcast, Sherlock and his companions unexpectedly find themselves solving mysteries during a supposed holiday outside Swindon. They investigate toxic clues, a disappearance, and encounter a mysterious stranger in the woods. The episodes also include discussions on Beatles songs, a local racing history, and community events at Shoscombe Old Place.
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Holiday Turned Investigation
- Dr. John Watson and Sherlock planned a low-key holiday near Swindon that quickly turned investigative when local gossip about a missing woman surfaced.
- Watson describes travelling to Royal Wootton Bassett, unpacking at his mum's house, and hearing Carol's voicemail that mentions Beatrice's disappearance.
Missing Local Matriarch Raises Alarm
- The missing person story centers on Beatrice Faulder of Shoscombe Old Place and her brother Robert Norbertson, mixing local lore with genuine concern.
- Carol heard from Joe Mason and others that Beatrice left for Saint-Tropez yet never returned, making her absence suspicious before the festival.
Joe Mason's Local Intel
- Joe Mason supplies neighbourhood color and confirms Beatrice hasn't been seen, saying Robert claimed she was abroad while locals worried she was unwell.
- Joe recounts that Robert gave Beatrice's dog Jasper away and that the family cars and festival are central to local identity.