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Sheep Secrets
- Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series 8
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Series: Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series, Book 8
- Length: 3 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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Deadlier than Fiction
- Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series 9
- Written by: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins
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Miss Marple meets Oscar Wilde in this new series of cosy mysteries set in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry. In "Deadlier than Fiction", amateur sleuth Alfie McAlister enjoys his volunteer work in Bunburry's community library, set up in the mansion of the formidable Miss Radford. The library is home from home for eleven-year-old Noah, an Agatha Christie fan who sees murder round every corner. At first Alfie dismisses this as a child’s overactive Imagination - but then he himself is attacked. Could young Noah be right after all?
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Loved it
- By Weezie 56 on 2021-03-08
Written by: Helena Marchmont
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Sweet Revenge
- Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series 7
- Written by: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins
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In Sweet Revenge, the seventh Bunburry book, Alfie is back in London, trying to pick up his old life there. But even a wild social whirl with his best friend Oscar can't disguise the fact that he misses Bunburry. And then a cry for help reaches him - Liz and Marge are in trouble, and Alfie races back. But as he and Police Constable Emma Hollis join forces to clear the ladies' names, he has to confront a growing suspicion. Has Liz made a mistake while making her celebrated fudge, or have the ladies been up to something more sinister?
Written by: Helena Marchmont
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Bunburry 4-6
- A Cosy Mystery Compilation
- Written by: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 8 hrs
- Unabridged
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Miss Marple meets Oscar Wilde in this new series of cosy mysteries set in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry. Here, fudge-making and quaffing real ale in the local pub are matched by an undercurrent of passion, jealousy, hatred and murder - laced with a welcome dose of humour. This compilation contains episodes 4 - 6.
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Poor Index
- By John108 on 2021-05-04
Written by: Helena Marchmont
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Sinners and Saints
- Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series 10
- Written by: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Miss Marple meets Oscar Wilde in this new series of cosy mysteries set in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry. Harold Wilson, police sergeant in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry, loathes Alfie McAlister. Alfie is handsome, popular, a self-made multimillionaire - and worst of all, he and his friends Liz and Marge are much better than the police at catching villains. But Sergeant Wilson loathes one person even more - Bunburry's vicar, Philip Brown - and is thrilled by the chance of locking him up for a local crime.
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A sweet summer treat
- By Delta68 on 2021-08-22
Written by: Helena Marchmont
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Murder at the Magnolia Inn
- Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series 11
- Written by: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
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The picturesque village of Bunburry is about to be enhanced by the late Mrs Benson's mansion being transformed into a luxury hotel. But when the project is sabotaged, who is responsible? Careless workers, a disgruntled rival, a vengeful ex-husband, Mrs Benson's criminal nephew, or Mrs Benson's troubled ghost? After damage comes death, and it's up to amateur sleuth Alfie McAlister, his friends Liz and Marge, and police constable Emma Hollis to uncover the truth.
Written by: Helena Marchmont
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Poison Ivy
- Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series 12
- Written by: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins
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It's party time in Bunburry! The deluxe Magnolia Inn is hosting surprise birthday celebrations for Bunburry's favourite senior citizens, Liz and Marge. But the party is not the only surprise. A glamorous widow, Francesca Fairfax Adams, is staying in the Magnolia Inn, and catches the eye of self-made man and amateur sleuth Alfie McAlister.
Written by: Helena Marchmont
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Deadlier than Fiction
- Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series 9
- Written by: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins
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Miss Marple meets Oscar Wilde in this new series of cosy mysteries set in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry. In "Deadlier than Fiction", amateur sleuth Alfie McAlister enjoys his volunteer work in Bunburry's community library, set up in the mansion of the formidable Miss Radford. The library is home from home for eleven-year-old Noah, an Agatha Christie fan who sees murder round every corner. At first Alfie dismisses this as a child’s overactive Imagination - but then he himself is attacked. Could young Noah be right after all?
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Loved it
- By Weezie 56 on 2021-03-08
Written by: Helena Marchmont
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Sweet Revenge
- Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series 7
- Written by: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins
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In Sweet Revenge, the seventh Bunburry book, Alfie is back in London, trying to pick up his old life there. But even a wild social whirl with his best friend Oscar can't disguise the fact that he misses Bunburry. And then a cry for help reaches him - Liz and Marge are in trouble, and Alfie races back. But as he and Police Constable Emma Hollis join forces to clear the ladies' names, he has to confront a growing suspicion. Has Liz made a mistake while making her celebrated fudge, or have the ladies been up to something more sinister?
Written by: Helena Marchmont
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Bunburry 4-6
- A Cosy Mystery Compilation
- Written by: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 8 hrs
- Unabridged
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Miss Marple meets Oscar Wilde in this new series of cosy mysteries set in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry. Here, fudge-making and quaffing real ale in the local pub are matched by an undercurrent of passion, jealousy, hatred and murder - laced with a welcome dose of humour. This compilation contains episodes 4 - 6.
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Poor Index
- By John108 on 2021-05-04
Written by: Helena Marchmont
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Sinners and Saints
- Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series 10
- Written by: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Miss Marple meets Oscar Wilde in this new series of cosy mysteries set in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry. Harold Wilson, police sergeant in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry, loathes Alfie McAlister. Alfie is handsome, popular, a self-made multimillionaire - and worst of all, he and his friends Liz and Marge are much better than the police at catching villains. But Sergeant Wilson loathes one person even more - Bunburry's vicar, Philip Brown - and is thrilled by the chance of locking him up for a local crime.
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A sweet summer treat
- By Delta68 on 2021-08-22
Written by: Helena Marchmont
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Murder at the Magnolia Inn
- Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series 11
- Written by: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
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The picturesque village of Bunburry is about to be enhanced by the late Mrs Benson's mansion being transformed into a luxury hotel. But when the project is sabotaged, who is responsible? Careless workers, a disgruntled rival, a vengeful ex-husband, Mrs Benson's criminal nephew, or Mrs Benson's troubled ghost? After damage comes death, and it's up to amateur sleuth Alfie McAlister, his friends Liz and Marge, and police constable Emma Hollis to uncover the truth.
Written by: Helena Marchmont
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Poison Ivy
- Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series 12
- Written by: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins
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It's party time in Bunburry! The deluxe Magnolia Inn is hosting surprise birthday celebrations for Bunburry's favourite senior citizens, Liz and Marge. But the party is not the only surprise. A glamorous widow, Francesca Fairfax Adams, is staying in the Magnolia Inn, and catches the eye of self-made man and amateur sleuth Alfie McAlister.
Written by: Helena Marchmont
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Lost and Found
- Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series 13
- Written by: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins
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Miss Marple meets Oscar Wilde in this new series of cosy mysteries set in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry. Life is looking up for amateur sleuth Alfie McAlister. He has found relatives he never knew he had, and at long last, he has replaced the avocado suite in his bathroom. But he is shocked to get a plea for help from his niece Ruby, a young law graduate in Oxford. There is no support from his fellow amateur sleuths: Liz and Marge are having problems of their own, and Constable Emma Hollis isn't answering her phone.
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Lots of fun
- By Michelle F on 2022-04-30
Written by: Helena Marchmont
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Deadly Cargo
- Mydworth Mysteries - A Cosy Historical Mystery Series 5
- Written by: Matthew Costello, Neil Richards
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins
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Mydworth's Excelsior Radio Company is world-famous for its expensive radio-phonographs. But suddenly the Excelsior delivery lorries start being hijacked, and the very future of the company is in doubt. Is this just about stolen radios - or is there something more secret and dangerous going on? When Harry and Kat are brought in to help, they decide to go undercover to solve the crimes and soon discover there are many more secrets to this mystery than meets the eye.
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Adventurous cozey mystery
- By Eveline Howells on 2021-10-20
Written by: Matthew Costello, and others
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Murder in High Places
- Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series 6
- Written by: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins
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In "Murder in High Places", the sixth Bunburry book, Oscar will brave the Cotswolds for the first time! Alfie has tried for months to convince his best friend to visit him - but when a glamorous High Society Party in honour of celebrated actor Dorian Stevens is announced, Oscar just can't resist. He is - after all - Dorian's greatest fan and can't wait to meet his hero. But the evening at the lovely Saville mansion takes a murderous turn … Nathaniel Parker, born in 1962, graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and went on to join the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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Great series
- By Amazon Customer on 2020-10-31
Written by: Helena Marchmont
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Danger in the Air
- Mydworth Mysteries - A Cosy Historical Mystery Series 6
- Written by: Matthew Costello, Neil Richards
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
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From the authors of the best-selling series "Cherringham". The famous aviatrix Amelia Earhart has come to England on a mission to raise money for her planned continent-spanning air rally - with all-female pilots. Lady Lavinia naturally supports the amazing Amelia, inviting her to stay at Mydworth Manor. But when Amelia's life is threatened - Harry and Kat must figure out who is behind this deadly game before it turns fatal...
Written by: Matthew Costello, and others
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Drop Dead, Gorgeous
- Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series 5
- Written by: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins
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Miss Marple meets Oscar Wilde in this new series of cosy mysteries set in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry. In "Drop Dead, Gorgeous," the fifth Bunburry book, Deb's Beauty Salon becomes the last resting place for merry widow and property magnate Eve Mosby, whose passions include haute couture and a young lover. Plenty of people disliked Mrs Mosby, but enough to kill her? And what really baffles amateur sleuth Alfie McAlister and his friends Liz and Marge is that the body is found in a locked room - how did the murderer get in and out?
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Everyone..a must listen…try starting a the first in the series.
- By Joey on 2021-08-17
Written by: Helena Marchmont
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Bunburry 1-3
- A Cosy Mystery Compilation
- Written by: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
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In "Murder at the Mousetrap," the first Bunburry book, fudge-making and quaffing real ale in the local pub are matched by an undercurrent of passion, jealousy, hatred and murder - laced with a welcome dose of humour. Alfie McAlister has retreated from London to the peace and quiet of the country to recover from a personal tragedy. But an accidental death - which may have been no accident - reveals that the heart of England is far from the tranquil backwater he imagined.
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Wonderful!
- By Green Isis on 2021-01-24
Written by: Helena Marchmont
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A Taste of Murder
- Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series 3
- Written by: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins
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In "A Taste of Murder," the third Bunburry book, a local beef farmer is found dead and Betty Thorndike, vegetarian and Bunburry's only Green Party member, is in the frame. Despite what everyone thinks, Betty is absolutely not Alfie McAlister's girlfriend. But Alfie knows what it's like to be wrongly accused, and enlists the help of his fellow amateur detectives, Liz and Marge, to find out who's responsible. There's just one problem about a farm-based investigation - Alfie's scared of cows.
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As entertaining as first book in series
- By U from the Sault on 2019-09-28
Written by: Helena Marchmont
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Death of a Ladies' Man
- Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series 4
- Written by: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins
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In "Death of a Ladies' Man," the fourth Bunburry book, the summer tourist season is in full swing. Among the visitors is Mario Bellini, a gelateria owner with film-star good looks, who is considering opening an ice-cream parlour in Bunburry. But shortly after his arrival, he is found dead - a tragic accident, or something more sinister? Amateur sleuth Alfie McAlister hopes to uncover the truth with the help of his friends Liz and Marge. But is Liz too distracted by the prospect of financial gain to focus on the task at hand?
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Trop court!
- By Fritz on 2021-07-18
Written by: Helena Marchmont
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Still Dead
- Cherringham. A Cosy Crime Series - Mystery Shorts 38
- Written by: Matthew Costello, Neil Richards
- Narrated by: Neil Dudgeon
- Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins
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When the Veteran Head of Botanicals at the world-famous Cherringham Gin Company is suddenly found dead at the Distillery, it seems at first a strange accident must have taken place. But some family members aren’t convinced, and Jack and Sarah are asked to investigate by old friend, solicitor Tony Standish. Soon they discover clues that the eccentric genius behind the famous gin may have been murdered - with a rich cocktail of motives in play. Can the bizarre mystery be solved and the killer found before he strikes again?
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Wonderful series
- By Gail T. on 2022-03-30
Written by: Matthew Costello, and others
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A Murderous Ride
- Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series 2
- Written by: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
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In "A Murderous Ride," the second Bunburry book, Alfie discovers that he has not only inherited a cottage from his late Aunt Augusta but also a 1950s Jaguar. He is dismayed: for reasons of his own, he no longer drives. Aunt Augusta's best friends, Liz and Marge, persuade him to get behind the wheel again - but that's just the start of his troubles. Alfie discovers it's a seriously bad idea to get on the wrong side of the local police sergeant. Especially when he finds himself at a murder scene and the sergeant decides Alfie's the murderer. There's only one thing to be done.
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Delightful
- By Elaine Fifield on 2019-09-02
Written by: Helena Marchmont
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Murder wore a Mask
- Mydworth Mysteries - A Cosy Historical Mystery Series 4
- Written by: Matthew Costello, Neil Richards
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins
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Lavinia's annual Masked Ball at Mydworth Manor is a highlight of the season, as locals mingle with the great and famous from London. But the lavish party comes to a full stop when one of the guests is found dead down by the lake. It seems it's a clear case of a heart attack. But Harry and Kat suspect that the dead man in a mask was in fact the victim of a clever case of murder. And the killer's work at the party is not yet done... Nathaniel Parker, born in 1962, graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and went on to join the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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Fun Read/listen
- By Weezie 56 on 2020-10-22
Written by: Matthew Costello, and others
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Killing Time
- Cherringham. A Cosy Crime Series - Mystery Shorts 37
- Written by: Matthew Costello, Neil Richards
- Narrated by: Neil Dudgeon
- Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins
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Urban Explorers love the excitement of 'exploring' long-abandoned buildings, searching for mysteries in the dark, empty places. But when one such explorer takes a solo tour of a decaying mansion near Cherringham, he discovers that some houses can turn fatal. Just a careless accident? His friends don't believe so and call on Jack and Sarah to investigate. And before long it's clear that the past can harbour deadly secrets that nobody is safe from... Set in the sleepy English village of Cherringham, the detective series brings together an unlikely sleuthing duo.
Written by: Matthew Costello, and others
Publisher's Summary
Miss Marple meets Oscar Wilde in this new series of cosy mysteries set in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry.
In Sheep Secrets, the picturesque village of Bunburry is basking in midsummer sunshine when a shepherd finds a body in a nearby quarry. The deceased was taking part in an outdoor survival training course run by Neil Walker, friend of Constable Emma Hollis. The death seems a tragic accident, but Emma insists on amateur sleuth Alfie McAlister joining the course to save Neil's good name. But are the other participants as innocent as they seem? Add an undercover reporter and a mysterious druid to the mix, and Alfie's investigation becomes more complex than he imagined...
Nathaniel Parker, born in 1962, graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and went on to join the Royal Shakespeare Company. His television career began in 1988 when he played Flying Officer 'Flash' Gordon in the LWT mini-series Piece of Cake. He is also the lead in the BBC series The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, based on the novels by Elizabeth George. Nathaniel Parker has an extensive list of audio books to his credit, ranging from the classics of Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy to more modern writings and children's books.
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- Kindle Customer
- 2021-06-10
starts with a bang
Great first chapter leads into the Bunbury crowd, assisted by Oscar, unraveling a mysterious death. The backwoods course as a site for murder has been done before by others, as has the dangerous quarry, but they are well used here. Parker's voice acting is superb as always. Recommended
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- Linda Brimmer
- 2021-05-22
Sheep's Secret Shines Superbly
Another delightful too short mystery. If you have never read a Bunberry mystery, you will will definitely enjoy this if you enjoy light comedy and surprising endings.
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- eaglecliff
- 2021-05-05
Love these characters!
These characters are so relatable , yet so distinct , too bad there are not hundreds more episodes!
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- Jan
- 2021-02-17
Short and enjoyable
cosy-mystery, amateur-sleuth, friendship, England, situational-humor, verbal-humor*****
Lovely cosy novella perfect for a dreary afternoon. Such fun with the characters and droll humor in a pretty good mystery. Only the sheep know what happened to the man who was at the bottom of the cliff, but the three good friends/amateur sleuths aim to find out!
Nathaniel Parker’s narration makes the story and the humor even better.
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- andi
- 2021-02-16
Sheep Secrets
Alfie and the Bunbury characters continue help solve cases even though it seemed like an accident, they uncover the truth and catch the killer.
These are always enjoyable quick listens while I work. I always look forward to the next story...this time we know there’s more to come as Alfie has started a search for his father!
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- Laurie S
- 2022-08-07
Okay
These are reliable for good background stories that don’t take much concentration. Some are more interesting than others, and this wasn’t a favorite. But I’ll still finish the series.
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- Nancy McCall
- 2021-08-23
Delightful
A interesting, delightful and surprising mystery. The clues are there but it is a real challenge to identify and apply the clue. Entertaining.
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- happydisabledmom
- 2021-08-06
love the narrator. ended rather suddenly.
great sense of place
interesting character development
worth $2 because I love Mr Parkers interpretation of the characters.
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- Donna Deal
- 2021-06-27
Lovely diversion for a hot summer day
This little series is just plain fun, chock full of eccentric characters who face challenges,
usually a murder arises, and the Bunburry triangle works to solve. Just fun, and I would
pay to hear Nathaniel Parker read the phone book.
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- Mary Mystery Lover
- 2021-01-31
love these stories such fun characters
Nathaniel Parker is a superb reader. so glad he is doing these. loved the reference to the Linley mysteries. I listen to these multiple times.