The Man with the Watches (1898) by Arthur Conan Doyle

This is a popular short story by Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in July 1898 in The Strand magazine. The Man With The Watches begins with a passenger train leaving Euston station in London for Manchester on the evening of the 18th March 1892. The weather is singularly inclement, but it's a favourite among businessmen as it's quick, stopping only three times.

As the story unfolds we hear from a detective, who gives his opinion about this thorny case. Some consider this detective to be Sherlock Holmes himself and declare this story to be an extra-canonical tale featuring Conan Doyle's most celebrated character. I don't think so. Doesn't sound like him anyway ;-) What do you think?

It is read as usual, by me, Greg Wagland.

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