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In the Frame

Written by: Matthew Costello,Neil Richards
Narrated by: Neil Dudgeon
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Publisher's Summary

Facing boredom after his long-postponed knee surgery, Jack volunteers at Fitz Morton Manor to serve as steward, chatting with visitors about the long history of the house. And when the retired volunteer Cyril Roebuck is found dead in the Great Hall, one morning, it seems at first that the dear old man must have suffered a heart attack. But the room was locked from the inside - and it quickly becomes clear that Cyril could not have bolted it. Soon Jack and Sarah are confronting the odd mystery of the locked room... and what must be - in fact - a case of foul play.

Set in the sleepy English village of Cherringham, the detective series brings together an unlikely sleuthing duo: English web designer Sarah and American ex-cop Jack. Thrilling and deadly - but with a spot of tea - it's like Rosamunde Pilcher meets Inspector Barnaby. Each of the self-contained episodes is a quick read for the morning commute, while waiting for the doctor, or when curling up with a hot cuppa.

Co-authors Neil Richards (based in the UK) and Matthew Costello (based in the US), have been writing together since the mid-90s, creating innovative content and working on major projects for the BBC, Disney Channel, Sony, ABC, Eidos, and Nintendo to name but a few. Their transatlantic collaboration has underpinned scores of TV drama scripts, computer games, radio shows, and the best-selling mystery series Cherringham. Their latest series project is called Mydworth Mysteries.

The narrator of the audiobook, Neil Dudgeon, has been in many British television programmes including the roles of "DCI John Barnaby" in Midsomer Murders and "Jim Riley" in The Life of Riley. He is also known for his film roles in The Nativity, Sorted and Son of Rambow. In 2012 Dudgeon starred as "Norman Birkett" on BBC Radio 4's Afternoon Play series written by Caroline and David Stafford.

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Cosy mystery

These stories are the best stories and the plot are realistic and the characters are real people and the story keeps moving on Not a moment is wastes they are the best written mysteries I have read in a long while and they are a continuing series

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Wonderful Read

Loved this story and kept me intrigued until the end.

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  • PW
  • 2023-02-25

Kees getting better!

A dependable use of time - you know what you’re getting and the stories from Cherringham roll on. With each new book I’m convinced they’ll have become romantic and yet, 40+ adventures along….
Well done :-)

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  • Mim
  • 2023-03-20

Always good fun with curious twists

Great narration and characters plus plot twists- fun listening with historical flair and hapless characters real to life.

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  • N. J. Miin
  • 2023-03-14

Enjoyable and Cosy Mystery

Always enjoy this series and the narrator.
Lovely characters, great dialogues, fun mystery. Like many reviewers pointed out, time flies with each episode. I hope the authors will come out with another longer book (only 2 of the longer book so far).

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  • P. Orr
  • 2023-03-08

My favorite of all series

I have listened. to all of these, and I have relisten to all of these. I’m always so happy when a new one comes out. My only complaint is that they are over far too quickly. They’re so well narrated, and the stories are a delight. Every character is perfect, especially the two main characters. if I could only listen to one audiobook series, this would be it. Endlessly.

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  • H. Roberson
  • 2023-02-27

A Welcome Addition to the Series

What can I say? This is one of my favorite series. The stories are always well constructed and the performance again here, was spot on. Great inflection, cadence, and tone. Dudgeon's skill in this regard adds immeasurably to bringing the story alive and brings the humor to the fore. Costello and Richards craft entertaining stories, character development, and ploy twists, and Dudgeon makes them shine. What a treat!

Buy and listen to every one of these; they really are wonderful.

Highly recommended.

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  • Sallyk575
  • 2023-05-29

One of my favorites!

This episode is a locked room mystery that manages to be especially amusing. Though the episode does start with a death under puzzling circumstances, it becomes a more lighthearted episode that evolves into the absurd at the denouement. Enjoy!

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  • Sophie
  • 2023-05-28

When Flatbush Ave meets the Cotswolds!

As a displaced Brooklyn gal, I always love the references to my birthplace ... especially Flatbush Ave. I keep hoping Jack will let slip another mention of St. Vinny's or one of the eateries down at the Junction. How about a slice of REAL NY pizza from Anne's or the Pizza Den? Here's hoping there are still many more cozy mysteries to be solved by Jack and Sarah and told by Neil Dudgeon.

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  • jsknox
  • 2023-05-20

Always a pleasure!

The stories unfold for the reader just as they do for Jack and Sarah. There aren’t surprise facts that only our two sleuths know. I love being part of the mystery, trying to put things together before Jack and Sarah. Also, the narrator does a superb job with the voices and atmosphere.

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  • Maria
  • 2023-05-14

Love this series!

Love these mysteries with Jack and Sarah. The narrator does a great job! I will definitely keep listening! Can’t wait for the next one!

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  • 2023-05-11

Loved it!

I love this series, but this one is in my Top 5. Classic mystery and great fun. Dudgeon is perfect as always (voices make such a difference). Great writing team - this is definitely going to be listened to again