Episode Title: The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes - Book 1, Part 1

Title: The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes - Volume 1

Overview: Step back into the golden age of detective fiction with The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes, Volume 1 — a spellbinding podcast that brings to life the classic sleuths who once competed with Holmes for literary glory. These riveting short stories — written during the heyday of Arthur Conan Doyle and dramatized for British audiences in the 1970s — follow bold, eccentric and brilliant detectives as they unravel mysteries of every stripe. From deep-sea enigmas to bicycle-company conspiracies, glittering jewels, invisible steeds, and more, each tale immerses you in clever crimes and cunning solutions. Perfect for fans of vintage mystery and timeless logic, this anthology proves Holmes wasn’t alone at the top of his game. Tune in and meet the lesser-known minds whose deductive powers challenged the legend himself!

Part 1: Episodes 1–6 (Duration ≈ 2:40:54)

1. Message from the Deep Sea, Part 1 — 00:26:00

2. Message from the Deep Sea, Part 2 — 00:22:44

3. Affair of the Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Co. Ltd, Part 1 — 00:30:47

4. Affair of the Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Co. Ltd, Part 2 — 00:27:32

5. Duchess of Wiltshire’s Diamonds, Part 1 — 00:34:59

6. Duchess of Wiltshire’s Diamonds, Part 2 — 00:18:53

Published: Various

Series: The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes Collections

List: The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes, Book #1

Author: Various

Genre: Detective Fiction, Short Stories, Mystery, Drama

Episode: The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes - Book 1, Part 1

Book: 1

Volume: 1

Part: 1 of 4

Episodes Part: 6

Length Part: 2:40:59

Episodes Volume: 23

Length Volume: 11:03:34

Episodes Book: 23

Length Book: 11:03:34

Narrator: Collaborative

Language: English

Rated: Guidance Suggested

Edition: Unabridged Audiobook

Keywords: classic mystery, detective fiction, sherlock holmes era, rivals of sherlock holmes, golden age mystery, british mystery, crime fiction, vintage detective stories, classic crime, short story collection, classic literature, audiobooks, public domain, deduction, investigation, amateur detectives, victorian mystery, edwardian fiction, suspense, whodunit

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