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The Adventure of the Dancing Men: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Series

1 of 37

Duration
0H 51min
Language
English
Format
Category

Crime

"The Adventure of the Dancing Men" is a Sherlock Holmes short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, part of The Return of Sherlock Holmes cycle published in 1905. It first appeared in The Strand Magazine in the UK and Collier's in the US in December 1903. Ranked third among Doyle's favorite Holmes stories, it is notable for being one of the few where Holmes's client dies after seeking his help. The story centers on Holmes deciphering a mysterious code involving stick-figure "dancing men" symbols.

© 2025 Astorg Audio (Audiobook): 9782821181571

Release date

Audiobook: 16 June 2025