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Welcome to send me to sleep, the place to find relaxing stories for a good night's rest. My name's Andrew. Thanks for joining me.

Tonight I'll be reading The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle,

The Adventure of the Norwood Builder, Part 1. In the previous part, Sherlock and Watson

underwent a late-night stakeout at their old apartment in Baker Street, with the man making an attempt on Sherlock's

life, also being the killer of Ronald Adair. In tonight's story, Sherlock is approached by a

frantic young solicitor who's being accused of a crime he claims he did not commit.

Though some language has been changed to make this story more suitable for sleep, it still

contains themes of violence and murder, so listener discretion is advised.

Before we begin tonight's story, let's get ourselves ready for sleep.

Start by taking a deep, relaxing breath, and settle your body in whatever way feels most comfortable.

Now let any thoughts of the day drift away from your mind and simply follow the sound of my voice.

So let your eyes fall heavy and your breath soften as we settle in for a peaceful night's sleep The adventure of the Norwood Builder

Part 1

From the point of view of the criminal expert, said Mr Sherlock Holmes.

London has become a singularly uninteresting city since the death of the late, lamented Professor Moriarty.

I can hardly think that you would find many decent citizens to agree with you, I answered.

Well, well, I must not be selfish, said he with a smile, as he pushed back his chair from the

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