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The Night Before Christmas and The Darlington Substitution

By: Anthony Boucher, Denis Green
Narrated by: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce
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The Night Before Christmas

Exactly as broadcast on December 24, 1945

Oh, what a surprise for Dr. Watson! When Dr. Watson plays Santa for a group of young children on Christmas Eve, a simple mistake puts everyone’s life in jeopardy. Can Holmes prevent this tragedy and solve a puzzling crime at the same time?

The Darlington Substitution

Exactly as broadcast on January 4, 1947

One of the most shocking scandals in the 19th century – can Holmes prevent it? Who is the heir to the Darlington fortune and who is the real mother to Lord Darlington’s son? Sherlock Holmes must devise a test whereby the truth can be discovered.

Puzzle out more mysteries with The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
©2008 Simon & Schuster (P)1988 Baker Street Associates

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