The Unfortunate Tobacconist — Trouble Behind the Counter (Sherlock Holmes Radio Mystery, 1945)

A quiet tobacconist’s shop becomes the scene of a troubling mystery when routine and tragedy collide. Holmes is drawn into a puzzling case where the ordinary disguises the dangerous—and where the smallest habits of daily life reveal hidden fractures. In this thoughtful episode, deduction slices through confusion like smoke clearing in a darkened room. Originally aired: 1945 Cast: Basil Rathbone & Nigel Bruce Music: “Moonlit Waltz,” licensed for use from RoyaltyFreeMusicLibrary.com. Follow The Baker Street Radio Vault for restored golden-age mysteries every week.