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Murder in an English Village
- Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
- Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins
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Summary
As friends, the boisterous and brash American Beryl couldn't be less alike than the prim and proper British Edwina. But as sleuths in an England recovering from the Great War, they're the perfect match.
The year is 1920: Flying in the face of convention, legendary American adventuress Beryl Helliwell never fails to surprise and shock. The last thing her adoring public would expect is that she craves some peace and quiet. The humdrum hamlet of Walmsley Parva in the English countryside seems just the ticket. And, honestly, until America comes to its senses and repeals Prohibition, Beryl has no intention of returning stateside and subjecting herself to bathtub gin.
For over three decades, Edwina Davenport has lived comfortably in Walmsley Parva, but the post-World War I bust has left her in dire financial straits and forced her to advertise for a lodger. When her long-lost school chum Beryl arrives on her doorstep - actually crashes into it in her red motorcar - Edwina welcomes her old friend as her new roommate.
But her idyllic hometown has a hidden sinister side, and when the two friends are drawn in, they decide to set up shop as private inquiry agents, helping Edwina to make ends meet and satisfying Beryl's thirst for adventure. Now this odd couple will need to put their heads together to catch a killer - before this sleepy English village becomes their final resting place.
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- Ms. Karenza Passmore
- 25-02-24
Thoroughly enjoyable.
I really enjoyed this. An old fashioned, well written, beautifully read story. Gentle and kind. Will look for book 2
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- jd 65
- 23-02-24
A quick listen
Not a bad story. As like the other reviews, the narration and editing were disappointing, and affected the enjoyment of the book. A good few twists and turns and a surprising outcome.
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- James
- 26-11-23
Enjoyable
I will definitely look out for more from this author and this narrator. Really felt like a golden age of detection novel.
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- Cristina Rivas Graver
- 21-11-23
Easy listening
Enjoyed it , easy to listen , good narration , helps with my relaxing . I think I will try rest in series
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- Frangipani14
- 16-12-23
Very enjoyable
Good pace. Good characters. Good story. Good narration. Basically a good listen. Looking forward to the next one. Recommended.
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- Sue Perry
- 01-02-24
Narrator let it down
I would happily listen to more stories by this author, but not with this narrator. She has a disconcerting habit of leaving too long a gap before saying "He said" or "she said", so I kept thinking she was starting a new paragraph.
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- Gaynor MM
- 20-03-24
A bit twee but I enjoyed it
Set in a time that has long gone, with all the conformity and etiquette you’d expect, just after the Second World War.
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- Kindle Customer
- 18-03-24
A good traditional murder
A good take, well narrated. I will look out for the next in the series
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- Carole Hart Fletcher
- 06-04-24
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An excellent story loved the historical references rachel s books are all wonderful another good read
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- Ms. Helen E. Steynor
- 12-04-24
Perfect cosy mystery
Brilliant characters, and the plot kept me guessing until the end. Excellent narration too. Looking forward to listening to more of the series.
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