The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Part 14 of 24
Summary
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson trace a stolen blue carbuncle through a chain of geese, from Henry Baker to a Covent Garden salesman. They confront James Ryder, a hotel attendant who stole the gem and hid it inside a bird to evade police. After Ryder confesses his guilt and begs for mercy, Holmes releases him, allowing the false arrest of an innocent plumber to collapse.
Topics discussed
Announcement of The Sleepy Bookshelf: Just Jane
Sponsor segment for Quince bedding
Promotion for the new Sleepy History podcast
Introduction and relaxation exercise
Recap of the Blue Carbuncle mystery so far
Holmes questions Henry Baker about the goose
Holmes and Watson visit the Alpha Inn
Journey to Covent Garden to find the salesman
The bet with Breckenridge reveals the supplier
Confrontation with the frantic goose owner
Holmes identifies James Ryder as the thief
Ryder's shock upon seeing the recovered jewel
Holmes reconstructs the frame-up of John Horner
Ryder explains how the jewel ended up in the goose
Holmes releases Ryder and reflects on the case
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