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An obvious fact: The Boscombe Valley Mystery discussion

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Holmes complains about the weather, insults a Scotland Yard detective and untangles some old family drama in this strange little story. Plus, Watson is married now! Did anything else meaningful happen? From The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, "The Boscombe Valley Mystery" is an oddly-paced, weirdly plotted short story about murderous Australians and the sins of our fathers. Find recommended reading, more stories, info about the show and more on our website: ⁠⁠https://www.howeverimprobablepodcast.com/listen/the-hound-of-the-baskervilles⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/improbablepod

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