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A Study In Scarlet Arthur Conan Doyle (Audio Book)

Watson has been discharged from military service after suffering severe wounds, and he is having no luck finding accommodation - until a chance encounter leads him to a remarkable young man, and 221B Baker Street. The arrogant, irascible Sherlock Holmes is a master chemist, a talented musician and an expert on all aspects of crime - but, despite his best efforts, Watson is in the dark about his room-mate's profession. Finally Holmes reveals that he is a consulting detective, and soon Watson is drawn into the investigation of a bizarre murder in which Holmes is involved, unaware that it is the beginning of the most famous partnership in the history of criminal detection. An unmarked corpse, a wedding ring and a mysterious message scrawled in blood are the intrepid pair's only
clues as they follow the trail of a man driven to fulfil a terrible oath which he swore more than twenty years before.
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Watson has been discharged from military service after suffering severe wounds, & he is having no luck finding accommodation
- until a chance encounter leads him to a remarkable young man, & 221B Baker Street. The arrogant, irascible Sherlock Holmes is a master chemist, a talented musician & an expert on all aspects of crime
- but, despite his best efforts, Watson is in the dark about his room-mate's profession. Finally Holmes reveals that he is a consulting detective, & soon Watson is drawn into the investigation of a bizarre murder in which Holmes is involved, unaware that it is the beginning of the most famous partnership in the history of criminal detection. An unmarked corpse, a wedding ring & a mysterious message scrawled in blood are the intrepid pair's only clues as they follow the trail of a man driven to fulfil a terrible oath which he swore more than twenty years before.

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Scarlet - A bright red colour
Dark - A colour which absorbs visable ligt so apears less light than objects that reflect light
History - Anything that happens in the past. An acedemic subject.
Audio - Also known as sound. An audible vibration wave which can be heard.
Accommodation - A room in which someone can live in, for example in a hotel
Blood - A red liquid that circulates around the body for all the bodies needs.

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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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