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Jack's a retired ex-cop from New York, seeking the simple life in Cherringham. Sarah's a Web designer who's moved back to the village find herself. But their lives are anything but quiet as the two team up to solve Cherringham's criminal mysteries. This compilation contains episodes 1 - 3: MURDER ON THAMES, MYSTERY AT THE MANOR and MURDER BY MOONLIGHT.
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Cherringham - a quiet town in the Cotswolds. Nothing ever happens there, or so it seems - until one morning a woman's body is found in the river. A terrible accident, according to the police. But is this true? Sarah believes there must be more to it. In Jack, a former NYPD homicide detective, she finds a partner who is willing to start investigating with her. They soon find out that things are not as clear as the police want them to be ... This first - of many cases brings Sarah and Jack together in an unlikely partnership.
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On the night of the school prom, a young teacher is found dead in the Thames in a drug-related accident. It seems - at first - to be another sign that Cherringham High is spiralling out of control. The new head however is convinced that the teacher's death is suspicious and quietly calls in Sarah Edwards. With her one-time detective partner, Jack Brennan, back in America, Sarah is at first reluctant to take on the case. But when she does get involved, it soon becomes clear that the tragic accident might really be a case of murder - and even Sarah herself could be in danger.
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Cherringham - A Cosy Crime Series Compilation
- Cherringham 1-3
- By: Matthew Costello, Neil Richards
- Narrated by: Neil Dudgeon
- Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 115
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 109
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 108
Jack's a retired ex-cop from New York, seeking the simple life in Cherringham. Sarah's a Web designer who's moved back to the village find herself. But their lives are anything but quiet as the two team up to solve Cherringham's criminal mysteries. This compilation contains episodes 1 - 3: MURDER ON THAMES, MYSTERY AT THE MANOR and MURDER BY MOONLIGHT.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Finally!
- By SP Parkinson on 14-06-2017
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Murder on Thames
- Cherringham. A Cosy Crime Series - Mystery Shorts 1
- By: Neil Richards, Matthew Costello
- Narrated by: Neil Dudgeon
- Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4
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Story4 out of 5 stars 4
Cherringham - a quiet town in the Cotswolds. Nothing ever happens there, or so it seems - until one morning a woman's body is found in the river. A terrible accident, according to the police. But is this true? Sarah believes there must be more to it. In Jack, a former NYPD homicide detective, she finds a partner who is willing to start investigating with her. They soon find out that things are not as clear as the police want them to be ... This first - of many cases brings Sarah and Jack together in an unlikely partnership.
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Dead in the Water
- A Cherringham Mystery 1
- By: Matthew Costello, Neil Richards
- Narrated by: Neil Dudgeon
- Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 19
On the night of the school prom, a young teacher is found dead in the Thames in a drug-related accident. It seems - at first - to be another sign that Cherringham High is spiralling out of control. The new head however is convinced that the teacher's death is suspicious and quietly calls in Sarah Edwards. With her one-time detective partner, Jack Brennan, back in America, Sarah is at first reluctant to take on the case. But when she does get involved, it soon becomes clear that the tragic accident might really be a case of murder - and even Sarah herself could be in danger.
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5 out of 5 stars
-
Good to have a full book
- By Anne on 19-04-2019
-
Murder at the Mousetrap
- Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series 1
- By: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Story4 out of 5 stars 17
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. After arriving in Bunburry, he is co-opted as an amateur detective by Liz and Marge, two elderly ladies who were best friends with Alfie's late Aunt Augusta. And it is not long before their investigations take an even more dramatic turn.
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A Quiet Life in the Country
- A Lady Hardcastle Mystery, Book 1
- By: T E Kinsey
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 75
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 66
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 66
Lady Emily Hardcastle is an eccentric widow with a secret past. Florence Armstrong, her maid and confidante, is an expert in martial arts. The year is 1908 and they've just moved from London to the country, hoping for a quiet life. But it is not long before Lady Hardcastle is forced out of her self-imposed retirement. There's a dead body in the woods, and the police are on the wrong scent. Lady Hardcastle makes some enquiries of her own, and it seems she knows a surprising amount about crime investigation...
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5 out of 5 stars
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Absolutely Brilliant
- By Lesley Mac on 25-06-2018
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Deadhead and Buried
- English Cottage Garden Mysteries, Book 1
- By: H.Y. Hanna
- Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 1
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 1
City girl Poppy desperately wants to pay off her debts, quit her dead-end job, find her father...oh, and keep a plant alive. But she knows that these are just hopeless dreams - until the day a letter arrives. Suddenly, Poppy is on a train heading deep into the English countryside to claim a mysterious inheritance. And the last thing she expects to receive is a cottage garden nursery - complete with romantic climbing roses, scented herbs, a bossy, talkative ginger cat...and a dead body.
Publisher's Summary
This compilation contains episodes 7 - 9: THE BODY IN THE LAKE, SNOWBLIND and PLAYING DEAD.
Here Jack and Sarah are called to task when the body of a dignitary turns up in a lake - with all too many suspects involved. A resident of the retirement home falls victim to the elements in one of Cherringham's worst blizzard in years - but was there something sinister at work here? And Cherringham Christmas show rehearsals spin into chaos as someone is out to sabotage the event with deadly repercussions.
Cherringham is a serial novel à la Charles Dickens, with a new mystery thriller released each month. 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.
For fans of Agatha Christie's "Miss Marple series", Lilian Jackson Braun's "The Cat Who series", Caroline Graham's "Midsomer Murders", and the American TV series "Murder She Wrote", starring Angela Lansbury.
Co-authors Neil Richards (based in the UK) and Matthew Costello (based in the US), have been writing together since the mid 90's, creating content and working on 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 - most recently - the successful crime fiction series Cherringham.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-06-2019
Rainy day or bedtime
very easy to listen to. good plots and pleasing development of story. Neil Dudgeon is a great choice for narrator - smooth and steady.
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- Marge
- 03-10-2016
Highly recommended!
I've read the previous instalments of this series and I've loved them all! After way too many psychological thrillers these were enjoyable mysteries.
In each episode, you'll learn a little more about Sarah and Jack (the main characters). Character development is steady and delightful.
Neil Dudgeon - the best narrator I've come across here on Audible!
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
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- Cheryl
- 01-01-2017
Loved it!
These aren't great mysteries,but they are charming, gentle stories that make you feel moving to an English village. Jack and Sara are both likeable and smart. Neil Dudgeon is perfect as the narrator. I hope that the rest of the mysteries will be available on Audible soon.
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
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- Donna Lou
- 21-11-2016
Two unlikely people solving crimes
I could picture the American gent on his boat and the English lady living in her cottage. I could see them hurrying around looking for clues. solving the crimes. I look forward to each new book to see what they get into next. I enjoyed their humor. Give it a try, you just might surprise yourself.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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- Beatrice
- 29-10-2016
I Want More
I hope the rest of the series makes it's way to audible. It's wonderfully entertaining and I'm hooked.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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- Anita
- 16-10-2016
Hoping for more!
I loved this series!!! I hope there will be more to come!!! Excellent cozy mysteries with well-developed plots and characters. Narration by Neil Dudgeon outstanding!
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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- Barbara Dumas
- 06-06-2017
Easy Listening While walking or driving
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Absolutely - pleasant books that entertain.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
These are not "edge of your seat" plots - just nice ones.
Have you listened to any of Neil Dudgeon’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
He is a good reader.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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- sslarigo
- 17-12-2016
Enjoyable cosy with well developed characters/plot
Would you consider the audio edition of Cherringham - A Cosy Crime Series Compilation (Cherringham 7 - 9) to be better than the print version?
I've listened to the first 9 stories and thoroughly enjoyed them all. There are more audio books, but only in German. Waiting now for the English versions.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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- Deb
- 03-12-2016
Please Neil narrate the next series of books!
Where does Cherringham - A Cosy Crime Series Compilation (Cherringham 7 - 9) rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I love this series, waiting patiently for Neil to narrate the next set!
What was one of the most memorable moments of Cherringham - A Cosy Crime Series Compilation (Cherringham 7 - 9)?
When Jack talks about his life on the Goose. Grilling steaks, cocktails and looking out at the village
What about Neil Dudgeon’s performance did you like?
His different voices and accents, makes me smile.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I could have but I do have a job and family. LOL
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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- Shirley Harmon
- 23-12-2016
I want More!!
What did you love best about Cherringham - A Cosy Crime Series Compilation (Cherringham 7 - 9)?
Each story is a perfect cozy mystery read by a talented actor,. The stories are linked together by two characters and their interactions with family and community. If I were M.C. Beaton, I would either be jealous or proud of what Costello and Richards have created. This is a series that I have been waiting for.
Any additional comments?
When will Mr. Dudgeon record more episodes?
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
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- Trish R.
- 19-12-2018
Just wonderful..
THE BODY IN THE LAKE
Okay, there was a murder in this one. Sarah and Jack had to figure out who killed the Mayor of a small town in France, who was trying to pull out of the “twinning” deal being put together between his town and Cherringham. Another surprise as to why he was really killed and the exciting way he was caught.
SNOWBLIND
Another good little mystery, about an old man who left a nursing home one night during a blizzard and got lost in the woods and froze to death. Of course there was more to it than that and Jack and Sarah had to find out what was going on at Broadmead Grange Nursing Home that one of their residents ended up dead and the home itself was without power when Jack and Sarah took another of the residents home.
PLAYING DEAD
Loved these 3 novellas, too. This time Sarah and Jack had to figure out who wanted to shut down the theater even before it open for the first performance. One “accident” after another, almost killing two people. And even though no one died it was still a sad ending after they got the would be killer and found out his story. I was glad that Jack and Alan, the cop, were going to try to help the bad guy, who wasn’t really so bad.
There was no romance or swearing in this compilation. Totally rated G.
As to the narration: Neil Dudgeon was, as usual, awesome. I mean, there wasn’t an emotion this man didn’t express in his reading. That best was how he laughed EVERY SINGLE TIME it was called for. And there were a lot of times either Sarah or Jack laughed. Spectacular narration.
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- Mrs. C.
- 23-10-2016
Easy listenng
I enjoy these stories because I listen at night and they are easy to pick up. I enjoy the relationship between the two main characters. I also like the narrator's voice.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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- Seafr
- 30-09-2016
Brilliant
Where does Cherringham - A Cosy Crime Series Compilation (Cherringham 7 - 9) rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Very high
What did you like best about this story?
I never guess who did it, which is my bench mark for a well written crime novel. It is also gentle and amusing.
What about Neil Dudgeon’s performance did you like?
He read it perfectly and I could imagine the characters, his characterisation was so good. It was a pleasure to listen to him.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes quite happily.
Any additional comments?
Can't wait for the next installments
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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- Janey
- 27-11-2016
Brilliant
If you could sum up Cherringham - A Cosy Crime Series Compilation (Cherringham 7 - 9) in three words, what would they be?
Clever, intriguing, page turner
What other book might you compare Cherringham - A Cosy Crime Series Compilation (Cherringham 7 - 9) to, and why?
Cherringham - A Cosy Crime Series 1-3 and 4-6. All of them are brilliantly written who dunnits. Unusual to have an ex NYPD detective investigating crime in and around an English village with a local computer wiz but, it really works.
Which character – as performed by Neil Dudgeon – was your favourite?
Definitely Jack. Mr Dudgeons voice characterisation is very convincing and Jack is written as a totally believable character.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Not so cosy
Any additional comments?
Every story in the series that has been translated into English is very good. Are of a very high standard and you rarely guess the criminal before the end as there are many twists and turns. I really hope Audible start selling the rest of the series as I can't wait to listen to them all
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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- c.silk
- 26-03-2018
Cherringham, 7-9
Another lovely collection of stories, beautifully read. The pairing of the New York policeman (retd) and the single mum really works and the stories are well thought out. Enjoyable, relaxing read.
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- Miss Julie E. Ellis
- 15-04-2017
fantastic
these two guys are prefect crime/mystery partners. this set of books so far has been the best ive found from the modern day writers.
im waiting for the whole set to come to audible in English.
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- Claire Kendall-Price
- 06-01-2017
Lovely simple stories, well read.
Just what you need when taking the dog out every day. Neil Dudgeon takes on the real mix characters and brings the stories alive.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- Jane Humm
- 03-01-2017
Cheap and cheerful?
Bought as a Xmas present to me , a whim really, but I really really have enjoyed this set of books. The stories are easy light and a acceptable even for my grand daughter to listen to. The narrative was excellent. Thank you so much looking forward to more crimes in Cherringham
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- MRS
- 27-07-2019
A Touch of Midsomer
Not everyone's cup of tea, but if you are a Midsommer fan then this will be right up your street, even down to Neil Dudgeon being the narrator. I really enjoy these no fuss, light hearted, crime stories which are easy to listen to without having to backtrack to a particular point when you feel you may have missed/misinterpreted a crucial point, which sometimes happens with a more involved plot. Keep them coming is what I say!
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- Mrs S J Durack
- 29-06-2019
Such a fabulous series
This is such a refreshing series. Great stories, believable characters and excellent narration. Can’t wait for the next series.
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- mollyeyre
- 21-05-2019
Gentle and good for 'in between'
Nice characters with common sense, stories short enough to listen to when short of time, I am happy to have found this series of books, I prefer the short ones to the long ones for the reasons I have started.
There's a good balance between the two sleuths, good listening.