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b'Tonight, we\\u2019ll re-broadcast the opening to \\u201cThe Adventure of The Speckled Band\\u201d from \\u201cThe Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,\\u201d published in 1891 and written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The conclusion episode will air next.\\xa0\\n\\nThe story tells of Helen Stoner, a soon-to-be married young woman who suspects her stepfather may be trying to kill her in order to retain control of her inheritance. Convinced of her stepfather\'s intentions, she turns to Holmes for help.\\n\\n"The Speckled Band" is a classic locked room mystery that deals with the themes of parental greed, inheritance and freedom. Tinged with Gothic elements, it is considered by many to be one of Doyle\'s finest works, with the author himself calling it his best story.\\n\\n\\u2014 read by \'N\' \\u2014\\nSign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to\\xa0snoozecast.com/plus!\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'