Length1h 29m
About this audiobook
In this atmospheric Sherlock Holmes tale set in fog-shrouded London, a skeptical Stepney deacon seeks Holmes’s aid after the sudden death of Reverend Elias Sproat. Anonymous biblical warnings, traces of beeswax, and a mysterious seal point to something far darker than natural causes. As Holmes and Watson investigate the chapel’s finances, hidden rivalries, and carefully guarded secrets, they uncover a scheme rooted in corruption disguised as righteousness. Following a trail of coded messages, altered accounts, and religious symbolism, Holmes exposes a killer who used faith as both weapon and shield. A classic Victorian mystery of conscience, deception, and deduction, The Affair of the Skeptical Deacon explores the perilous line between belief and truth.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length1 hr 29 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 21, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Affair of the Skeptical Deacon
2The Affair of the Skeptical Deacon
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