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Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Sign of the Four Chapter 7
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- Jul 8, 2026
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Summary
Books at Bedtime: The Sign of the Four – Chapter 7 (The Episode of the Barrel) Welcome to another soothing installment of Books at Bedtime, brought to you by the Calming Anxiety podcast and the Anchored app. In tonight's reading, we drift back into the fog-tinged world of Victorian London with Chapter 7 of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic Sherlock Holmes mystery, The Sign of the Four . As the frantic and dark energy of the night begins to settle into the quiet grey of a winter dawn, Dr. Watson escorts a weary Miss Morstan home, wrestling with his growing affection and the unfairness of a massive inheritance that stands like a barrier between them. Returning to Pondicherry Lodge, Watson reunites with Holmes and an eccentric new ally—Toby, the ugly, long-eared, half-spaniel mongrel with an unmatched nose for a trail.Together with Toby, they follow the pungent scent of creosote through the zigzagging side streets of London, tracking the elusive wooden-legged man, Jonathan Small, and his mysterious, nimble accomplice. Holmes brilliantly reconstructs the history of the Agra treasure, the pact made by the four associates, and the tragic sequence of events that led to the murder of Bartholomew Sholto. Yet, even the finest deductive minds are prone to the whimsical twists of fate, leading to a surprisingly humorous climax at a London timberyard.Let the rhythmic pace of this classic detective tale ground your mind, quiet your thoughts, and ease you into a deep, restful sleep. 👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now! Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support Buy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety https://calminganxietypodcas…