Murder in an English Village

De: Jessica Ellicott

Narrado por: Barbara Rosenblat

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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A Perfect Cozy Mystery

Barbara Rosenblat brings the story and characters to life. Edwina and Beryl are depicted well; best friends from childhood who have led very different lives. I enjoyed all the different characters, as well as the various mysteries. A satisfying read/listen.

Charming Cozy Mystery

I mostly loved the ladies in this book. What great characters! It has a nice twist. I feel like these two are just getting going, and I hope there are plans for more mysteries with them.

Barbara Rosenblat is narration perfection as always, she adds to every book she narrates.

Who says Gin and Tea don't mix?

Take a small English village after WW1, add equal shots of Nora Charles, Jane Marple and simmering mysteries, then shake well. Serve.
An enjoyable cozy mystery that proves gin and tea work wonderfully together when it comes to solving murder.

Narrator should have read book first

The book was fun but the narration was a flop. The narrator missed punctuation at every turn .

Really enjoyed the narration

Story was a good Agatha Christie-esque murder in a small English Village. Great narrator. She did an excellent job at male voices.

Fun Read

This was an entertaining read. The book was written in a way that kept you engaged and guessing about what would happen next. I really enjoyed the relationship between the two main characters and the way they balanced each other. I hope the author writes another book with these characters.

Murder in an English village.

Characters were well described. Writing was just marvelous! Wasn’t obvious, gave you something to think about. I loved the historical touches! Can’t wait for more like this!

AWESOME!!!!

I loved it !!!# is there a 2nd book !?!?!? I need there to be a 2nd one.

Very cozy! Wonderful performance!

Beryl and Ed are charmers, brought fully to life by the considerable skill of performer Barbara Rosenblat. I look forward to the next book.

(I’m pleased to say I pegged the murderer, but I didn’t foresee the motive.)

Fun

Enjoyed the story very much. Narrator did a great job. I had to put the speed on 1.25. I find I have to do that with a lot books. I hope there are more in the series!