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  • Death Around the Bend

  • A Lady Hardcastle Mystery, Book 3
  • By: T E Kinsey
  • Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden
  • Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (563 ratings)
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Death Around the Bend

By: T E Kinsey
Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden
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Summary

September 1909, and Lady Hardcastle and her maid, Florence, have been invited to Lord Riddlethorpe’s country estate for a week of motor racing and parties. They both agree that it sounds like a perfectly charming holiday. But when one of the drivers dies in a crash during the very first race, they discover that what seemed like an uncharacteristic error in judgement may have a more sinister explanation...

Closer investigation reveals that the driver’s car was sabotaged - and the driver murdered. The local constabulary are quick to dismiss the case, but Flo and Lady Hardcastle are determined to find out just who has committed this dastardly act, and why.

As the pair begin to make enquiries of Lord Riddlethorpe’s servants and guests, it seems that, below stairs and above, there is more to this case than meets the eye. And, even in the quiet of the countryside, death is always just around the bend.

©2017 T E Kinsey (P)2017 Brilliance Publishing Inc., all rights reserved.

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The cosiest of mysteries with a favourite duo

Death Around the Bend is another garrulous adventure for Emily and Flo, as they bimble about countryside society sticking their noses everywhere they don't belong.

I can always rely on the Lady Hardcastle Mysteries to cheer me up, for nothing ever seems to fluster the amiable Emily Hardcastle and her loyal ladies maid. Having grown up in the circus, Lady Hardcastle's companion is useful for more than just repairing her gowns and arranging luncheon, which is especially beneficial given the pair's penchant for finding trouble. This time around we're treated to a traditional House Party murder-mystery, and not all the guests will make it through their country sojourn.

Packed with all the charm and humour of the previous books in the series, it didn't take me long to settle back into Kinsey's world and view the characters as old friends. The murders had enough twists and turns to keep me guessing for a while, and the conclusion - whilst not surprising - was satisfying.

The narrator, Elizabeth Knowelden, once again gave a lively and articulate performance. She handled the voices for all the characters very well especially given that there were several upper-class ladies and gentlemen of the same ages and backgrounds to try and make distinct, and neither muddled their voices in her reading nor left me confused over which who meant to be speaking.

I'd recommend this audiobook to everyone who thinks they would enjoy lighthearted cozy mysteries with a pinch of P. G. Wodehouse, and anyone who enjoys stories with humour, heart, and plenty of amateur sleuthing.

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This series is getting better by the book

Would you listen to Death Around the Bend again? Why?
Absolutely, I'd listen to it again/ It's a great listen - amusing, entertaining, funny, well written, and well read.

What about Elizabeth Knowelden’s performance did you like?
Her reading flows well and there's a nice variation in the voicing of the different characters.

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Another good yarn

This is the third book in the series and it is just as good as the first two. You get a real insight into life in a stately home both upstairs and downstairs. The relationship between the lady and her maid is both unexpected and ver funny. The way the plot is written and the final conclusions are very well done and it is not easy to work out who dunnit until the end. I like the fact there is no swearing, sex or violence so even my grandchildren could listen with me.

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Gripping spiffing tale

I love these books. They bring such joy especially at the moment. Would receive as a light listen.

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Hugely entertaining

Another piece of escapism that I can highly recommend. more please !
Once starred it's impossible to put these excellent books down.

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Great for relaxing

These stories are interesting and not too slow paced. I don’t want to stop listening. Waiting for the next one as soon as I finish the current one.

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fantastic stories and brilliant narration

perfect, this is a brilliant novel. the ladies make great characters. all their shenanigans are fun, and good tales too.

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Fun

Fun and a light touch. The cloud though is the thought that all these happenings, care-free and light-heartedness and a belief in a world order that will last until the end of time will soon be shattered.

I guess the murderer and motive, but that did not deter or spoil the story which is as much about the sparring of maid and mistress as the rest. Characters and the country house party was still alive and well.

The narrator's lively voice added much to the brightness of the tale. Light but written with a deft touch. This is the third in this enjoyable series.

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I love these stories

this collection is great, the characters plot all are great plus Elizabeth narrates it so well

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I wanted to like this.

I was hoping this was going to be a good series to entertain me but there were so many jarring anachronisms that I won’t be buying a second book. Add to that the narration, where too many words were mispronounced, and it resulted in a disappointing listen.

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