An Inscrutable Masquerade

by John Taylor, Benedict Cumberbatch (Narrator)

Genres: Audiobook, Mystery, Short Stories, Classics

Audio CD

About the author

John Taylor is a writer and former BBC radio producer. He now runs The Fiction Factory production company, an established supplier of programs to the BBC.

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was another walk-the-dog audiobook... and I listened to it while washing the windows! An entertaining book that helped me while away the time while walking and cleaning. It had some twists and was thought provoking but like all Sherlock Holmes mysteries there was no way I could have figured these out! The author holds just enough back to make the ending a surprise. This is a short 2-CD set so it won't last a very long car trip, but should keep you interested for about 2 hours or so.

[James Biser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very good story of Holmes fooling the entire town to trap an evil-doer. Watson is his accomplice and they are successful.

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

12/10 audiobook. I need Benedict Cumberbatch to follow me around and narrate my entire life.

[Craig · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short little Sherlock Holmes story that didn’t feel like a Sherlock Holmes story. This felt like someone writing a quick synopsis of a Holmes story. If they dragged this out and went full Conan Doyle it could have been very good.

[D. Darko · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely terrific!

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

John Taylor does a good job in recreating Arthur Conan Doyle’s style in terms of diction. Though they aren’t as memorable, which is hard to do in the 21st century where genres like these have been thoroughly explored. Enjoyable, easy to follow listen, works well with activities like knitting. :)

[Andy Hickman · Rating 3 out of 5]

An Inscrutable Masquerade - Cheeky Holmes! What can he NOT do!?! (3 stars)

[Panna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an enjoyable listen for cleaning my desk. Benedict Cucumber is an amazing voice actor

[Deryka Tso · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the narration~

Noticeably not quintessential Sir Arthur, but a nice addition and a fun story.

[Nderitu Pius · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting book as always courtesy of Arthur Conan Doyle. Surely a book worth reading again. It is fascinating to say the least.

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

(4/5☆)

I would listen to anything that is narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch.

I love Sherlock Holmes stories and I love Benedict's Sherlock (the TV show) so naturally I enjoyed him reading this!

[Mike Corgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very Good Sherlock Holmes mystery in the style of Arthur Conan Doyle.

[hiplikebee]

i love u youtube audiobooks

[Samsara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cumberbatch save me… Save me Cumberbatch…

[Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was closer to canon than the others because Dr. Watson was his usual - I know better so I won't obey - mien lol. And of course, Sherlock doesn't tell him anything.

[✧ hayley (the sugar bowl) ✧ · Rating 4 out of 5]

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this was good and sherlock is so funny lol 💌






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[Laura Lane · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enjoyable Sherlock Holmes story... just like the rest!

[Eric Baber · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story is the perfect length to listen to while making breakfast. It was a lovely addition to what can be a humdrum morning ritual.

[Hannah Peeler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Benedict did that! I wanted to read more Sherlock Holmes to talk about with my dad and I loved this! I will be reading more.

[Maya · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars simply for Benedict Cumberbatch.
His voice can tuck me into bed every night. Mmmm.

[Jina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this one!

[Layan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is absolutetly ridiculous but completely redeemed by the fact that Ben is narrating it.
More on that later...

[Malin Torstensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like Cumberbatch' narrating.
Its not monotone, very alive and it has background noise that fits the story.
I listened to it on youtube was about a 30minute listen. one of 4 stories of a 2hour long youtube audiobook.