The Adventure of the Second Stain: Part One
Sherlock Holmes Short Stories 
About this episode
When a letter from a foreign ruler disappears from the European Secretary’s dispatch box, the Prime Minister himself turns to Holmes in desperation. The contents of the letter are so explosive that it could plunge Europe into an all-out war should it be made public. But something about this diplomatic crisis is not what it seems. Following a trail that leads from the corridors of power to the blood-stained floor of a murdered spy’s house, Holmes must unravel a web of political intrigue and deception before catastrophe strikes. A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Produced by Katrina Hughes and Addison Nugent Sound Design and Audio Editing by Josh Latham Compositions: Dorry Macaulay and Oliver Baines Mix & Mastering: Liam Cameron Series Consultant: Dan Smith For ad-free listening and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Just click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started. Or go to noiser.com/subscriptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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