The Absent-Minded Coterie Part 1

Discover a mysterious gentleman, a secret society, and a case that baffles the police in The Absent-Minded Coterie, Part 1. Cloaks, codes, and deception await!“The man was courteous, but confused—his answers were brief, and his memory strangely clouded.” – The NarratorWhen strange invitations start arriving bearing cryptic messages and a curious emblem, a peculiar case unfolds involving a band of forgetful men and a pattern that points to something more sinister. The brilliant but unconventional investigator must sift through half-memories, secret meetings, and coded correspondence to find the truth. Set against the backdrop of late Victorian intrigue, this lesser-known gem from Robert Barr unveils a society unlike any other. Can reason overcome confusion, or is the case doomed to dissolve into mystery?This episode introduces one of fiction’s most eccentric mystery clubs, setting the tone for one of the most puzzling tales in the Rivals of Sherlock Holmes collection.Written and created by Robert Barr.https://livingradiouk.comContact the team: livingradioukstudio@gmail.comFurther reading available: https://ignisart.com/camdenhouse/canon/index.html#RivalsOfSherlockHolmes #VictorianMystery #AudioDrama #AbsentMindedCoterie #ClassicDetectiveThe Absent-Minded Coterie, Part 1 | Rivals of Sherlock Holmes Detective PodcastWatch AlsoFor a deeper dive into Holmesian drama, explore these legendary portrayals and the actors who brought them to life:Jeremy Brett as Holmes in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Granada TV), often hailed as the definitive screen interpretation.Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. Watson in the modern-day reimagining Sherlock (BBC), created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss.Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes alongside Jude Law as Watson in Sherlock Holmes (2009) and A Game of Shadows (2011), directed by Guy Ritchie.Basil Rathbone as Holmes with Nigel Bruce as Watson in the 1930s–40s classic film series.Jonny Lee Miller as Holmes and Lucy Liu as Joan Watson in Elementary (CBS), a modern spin with a New York twist.Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.