Murder Cuts the Mustard

A Beryl and Edwina Mystery, Book 3

De: Jessica Ellicott

Narrado por: Barbara Rosenblat

In the lean years following World War I, brash American adventuress Beryl Halliwell and prim and proper Brit Edwina Davenport form a private inquiry agency to make ends meet, hoping that crime does indeed pay...

The latest occurrence to disturb the peace in the quaint English village of Walmsley Parva hits rather too close to home - in fact, the prime suspect has taken up residence in Edwina's potting shed. Her elderly gardener Simpkins has been secretly sleeping there after a row with his disreputable brother-in-law and housemate, Hector Lomax.

When Hector is found murdered in the local churchyard, Constable Gibbs comes looking for Simpkins, who was last seen arguing with his kin in the pub the night before. Based on the sad state of her garden, Edwina has grave doubts that the shiftless Simpkins could muster the effort to murder anyone. The two sleuths throw themselves into weeding out suspects and rooting out the real killer.

But this is no garden variety murder. The discovery of a valuable ring, a surprise connection to Colonel Kimberly's Condiment Company, and a second homicide all force Beryl and Edwina to play catch-up as they relish the chance to contain the culprit . . .

©2019 Jessica Ellicott (P)2019 Recorded Books

Lots of fun!

When I picture Beryl, I see an American Joanna Lumley! The narrator does a very good job, though her gravelly voice makes me wish she would clear her throat. I've listened to a number of books Ms. Rosenblat performs and she reminds me my crazy Auntie Molly who's voice belied a lifetime of too many cigarettes & martinis. But at least she doesn't have one of those irritating, breathy whispering voices!

The story kept me engaged and was peppered with LOL moments throughout. As I said above, this is just great fun!

My favorite in the series.

I liked the progression of the story and of course the characters. I do very much like the narrator‘s voice, it does sound like Kate Muldrew, but truthfully, I have trouble discerning the difference between the two ladies.
Highly recommended, this is a wonderful feel good. On a scale of one to 10 the cursing, sex and violence is around a one or at 1.5. I very much appreciate the more liberal attitude of Berryl.

Performed! Not just read.

A book you can enjoy while you hands are otherwise occupied. Right number of characters, plot complex enough to hold your interest, but not so convoluted that you need a flowchart.

Barbara Rosenblat is one of the best narrators I’ve experienced. Is she really just one person?

A thoroughly enjoyable read. Highly recommend.

Great enjoyable read.

I really love all three books in this series and eagerly await the forth that is due out in October 2020. Great story with a dash of humor. I recommend this book to anyone wanting a fun mystery with great characters and awesome narration.

Always love Beryl & Edwina!

Another fun cozy mystery! Definitely recommend 👍😀 Great narration, story and characters! If you like cozy mysteries, you will enjoy this entire series :))

Move at your own pace

enjoyed the story, characters, & the narrator. Moving slowly is expected from an English countryside

Another good yarn!

An excellent series. Great fun being immersed in the time period with two intrepid women.

Just fun

Enjoyable light listening with a light heart. Love the narrator. These are just fun books.

Another great book in this charming cozy mystery series

Can the two-women detectives find the killer this time? It is challenging. Their investigation is accompanied with other amusing developments. Recommended!

Fun!

Just a very enjoyable story about two women in post wwi England. Performance was outstanding. I much prefer listening to this story over reading it.