Introduction and conclusion by the series announcer Harry Bartell. The Adventure of the Speckled Band - Exactly as broadcast on November 12, 1945 ONE YOUNG WOMAN HAS DIED A TRAGIC, UNEXPLAINED DEATH - IS HER SISTER TO DIE THE SAME WAY? A beautiful young woman asks Holmes and Watson to investigate unusual happenings at her English country house. Exotic music and strange sounds in the night must be explained in order to prevent a murder! The Purloined Ruby - Exactly as broadcast on May 7, 1945 SHERLOCK HOLMES MUST SOLVE THE MURDER OF SHERLOCK HOLMES? Sherlock Holmes returns to London from his Sussex bee farm. A beautiful woman, stolen rubies and a mysterious character from Holmes' past lead him into to a dangerous and challenging investigation. He must solve the murder of an actor - an actor portraying none other than Sherlock Holmes himself.