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"Basil" by Wilkie Collins [A BBC RADIO 4 FULL-CAST DRAMATISATION]
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"Basil" by Wilkie Collins [A BBC RADIO 4 FULL-CAST DRAMATISATION]"Basil" by Wilkie Collins
[A BBC RADIO 4 FULL-CAST DRAMATISATION]
In Basil's secret and unconsummated marriage to the linen-draper's sexually precocious daughter, and the shocking betrayal, insanity, and death that follow, Collins reveals the bustling, commercial London of the nineteenth century wreaking its vengeance on a still powerful aristocratic world.

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From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
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From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. FrankweilerFrom the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

Through dogged determination, they use the last of their resources to locate the former owner of the angel, Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, the lady of the title and narrator of the story. After winning the good lady's favorable consideration, they negotiate a deal with her, the outcome of which decides the success or failure of their adventure.

 

 
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Basil of Baker Street
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Basil of Baker Street

Basil is the Sherlock Holmes of the Mouse World. His friend and associate Dr. Dawson narrates the story. Mrs. Judson is their mousekeeper. The mouse detective has learned his sleuthing skills by listening to Sherlock Holmes tell Dr. Watson how he solved his cases. Basil takes notes in shortpaw. Basil and Dr. Dawson live in the mouse village Holmestead in the cellar at 221B Baker St. In this book Basil solves the kidnapping of the mouse twins Angela and Agatha. Children will enjoy this book, and grown-up Sherlockians will appreciate it even more.
 
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Tags: Basil, mouse, Baker, Dawson, Holmes
Basil and the Lost Colony
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Basil and the Lost Colony

Basil, the Sherlock Holmes of the mouse world, scurries off to solve the mystery of the Lost Colony in Switzerland.
 
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Put Out More Flags
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Put Out More FlagsPut Out More Flags

Put Out More Flags is Waugh's superb send-up of "smart" England, the bohemian crowd, as World War II approaches. Making a return appearance, Basil Seal this time insinuates himself into an odd but profitable role in the country's mobilization.
 
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Tags: Flags, Basil, appearance, return, insinuates