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The newly formed Ministry of Fine Arts has a staffing problem - one minister dead within six months of its inception, his successor snuffed out shortly before the General Election. When a third victim, Permanent Secretary Edwin Pompfret is fatally crushed by the fall of a giant bust, Inspector Julian Rivers is drawn into a case of murder of artistic devilment.

From death to danger and malice to mystery, Samson and Delilah have weathered many storms. Finally, things should be going smoothly. Except life’s never that simple in Bruncliffe, is it? As the couple are beset with worries about their upcoming wedding, a charismatic celebrity comes knocking on the Dales Detective Agency’s door, seeking their services. Samson is initially reluctant to help, for many reasons. But things quickly escalate following a murder at Fellside Court and, as a friend comes under suspicion, Samson and Delilah must set aside their personal problems to catch a killer.

A lavish weekend party, a practical joke that goes murderously wrong, and stolen state secrets all transpire in The Seven Dials Mystery, by Agatha Christie. Full of her usual sly wit this clever murder mystery is a classic detective story featuring some of the characters from an earlier novel, The Secret of Chimneys: Lady Eileen (Bundle) Brent, Lord Caterham, Bill Eversleigh, George Lomax, Tredwell, and Superintendent Battle.

Anthony Head, famed for his TV roles in Buffy and Little Britain, reads these stories inspired by one of the most successful BBC radio serials of the Twentieth Century.

Toby Stephens reads three thrilling unabridged novels by Francis Durbridge. In Paul Temple Intervenes, the murder of a well-known American heralds a spate of celebrity deaths that become known as the Marquis murders. The police are baffled, and the Home Secretary is calling for Paul Temple to intervene...

Frank Grasby’s father, the Reverend Cyril Grasby, is getting married at Rowntree Hall on Christmas Day 1954. And to make matters worse – Frank is best man. The guests include important clergymen, and Inspector Arthur Juggers, Frank’s boss. As they gather at Rowntree Hall, the snow begins to fall, cutting them off from the outside world. But shortly after the knot is tied, Dean Welling is found dead, poisoned by mistletoe. In his hand is a crumpled piece of paper – on which is written only the letter ‘G’.

Met detective Eden Driscoll never wanted a child, but when his estranged sister vanishes from her sailboat, he is asked to look after her son Finn – the nephew he hadn’t even known existed. Resettled in the seaside town of Teignmouth, Eden adjusts to his newfound parenthood. Then Finn disappears from school, and Eden knows something is dreadfully wrong. When Eden's sister's body is finally found, floating in the sea, local police rule her death an accident, but Eden isn’t convinced.

It began as the project of a lifetime – a group of archaeologists, uncovering the remains of a Roman settlement on a beautiful hill in the glorious English countryside. But, the idyll is shattered when they begin receiving threatening letters. Former city detective Jake Jackson, now enjoying a quieter life in the local village, is pulled in to investigate. Soon, threatening letters are the least of their problems, when a murderer strikes. And now the race is on for Jake to find them, before they kill again…

The newly formed Ministry of Fine Arts has a staffing problem - one minister dead within six months of its inception, his successor snuffed out shortly before the General Election. When a third victim, Permanent Secretary Edwin Pompfret is fatally crushed by the fall of a giant bust, Inspector Julian Rivers is drawn into a case of murder of artistic devilment.

Am nächsten Morgen werden Holmes und Watson von Inspektor Green, Leitender Inspektor im Fall Berry Chadburn, zu einem weiteren Tatort gebeten. Bei dem Toten handelt es sich nämlich ebenfalls um ein Strangulierungsopfer. Für die Polizei scheint schnell klar zu sein, dass es zwischen den beiden Toten keine Verbindung gibt, doch Holmes Fund lässt ihn etwas anderes vermuten...

Artus Brumby! Er muss der Schlüssel zu Watsons Verschwinden sein! Zusammen mit Alice macht Holmes sich auf die Suche nach Watson. Bald fällt es ihm wie Schuppen von den Augen.

Dr. Watson wird unerwarteter Weise von seiner Cousine Aethel Gastrell um Hilfe gebeten. Kurzerhand reist er zu ihr nach Sheffield, natürlich nicht ohne Sherlock Holmes Begleitung zu erbitten. Schnell stellt sich heraus, dass Aethels Mann Godric bereits seit sechs Tagen wie vom Erdboden verschluckt zu sein scheint. Holmes und Watson nehmen die Ermittlungen auf und landen noch am selben Tag in Godrics Lieblingskneipe bei seinem besten Freund Berry. Doch bald darauf ist Berry leider nicht mehr in der Lage Holmes und Watson die gewünschten Auskünfte zu erteilen...

Als Holmes und Watson schließlich von Barbara Chadburn die Lebensgeschichte der Gastrells erfahren, ist für Holmes sofort klar, wer für die Morde verantwortlich ist. Jetzt gilt es nur noch, so schnell wie möglich Godric Gastrell zu finden und ihn besten Falls lebendig zu retten. Doch leider hat da noch jemand ein Wörtchen mit zu reden.

Godric ist gerettet! Endlich können Holmes und Watson zurück in die Bakerstreet kehren und zusammen mit Alice, Eddy und den Kindern Ostern feiern. Doch eines lässt Holmes keine Ruhe. Was hat es mit dem Tod von Artus Brumby auf sich, der seiner Meinung nach im direkten Zusammenhang steht? Bald darauf muss Holmes auch noch feststellen, dass nun auch Watson wie vom Erdboden verschluckt zu sein scheint. Als Holmes wenige Zeit später noch eine Entdeckung macht, ist es um seine Contenance geschehen.

Die Gefängnisglocke von Pentonville kündigt den Tod von Doktor Jason Lightman an. Nebel kriecht über den Gefängnishof. Düster und bedrohlich ragt der Galgen aus dem weißen Dunst. Nichts, so scheint es, kann den zu Lebzeiten missverstandenen Forscher jetzt noch retten. Doch James Moriarty fasst den einsamen Entschluss, den Todgeweihten aus dem Gefängnis zu befreien. Doch selbst ein Verbrechergenie wie er ist nicht vor unvorhergesehenen Ereignissen gefeit. Die Befreiungsaktion fordert Menschenleben und schon bald hat Moriarty mehr Feinde, die ihm nach dem Leben trachten, als Vertraute.

Dr. Watson wird unerwarteter Weise von seiner Cousine Aethel Gastrell um Hilfe gebeten. Kurzerhand reist er zu ihr nach Sheffield, natürlich nicht ohne Sherlock Holmes Begleitung zu erbitten. Schnell stellt sich heraus, dass Aethels Mann Godric bereits seit sechs Tagen wie vom Erdboden verschluckt zu sein scheint. Holmes und Watson nehmen die Ermittlungen auf und landen noch am selben Tag in Godrics Lieblingskneipe bei seinem besten Freund Berry. Doch dieser ist am nächsten Tage tot.

Ramona Chang has a target on her back. Her last scoop as an investigative journalist saw a local gang leader brought to trial, and he wants revenge. From her run-down flat in east London Ramona is trying to start afresh as a private detective, but her latest case - that of a young woman assaulted by a man running an upmarket escort agency - has hit a dead end. Until, that is, she crosses paths with Madeleine Farrow.

It's 1961 and the Queen is planning her state visit to Italy aboard Britannia. But before she goes, an unreliable witness claims to have seen a brutal murder from the royal train. Did it really happen, and could the victim be a missing friend of Princess Margaret's new husband, Tony Armstrong Jones?

Three unabridged readings of original novels from the creator of Paul Temple. Three unabridged readings of original novels from the creator of Paul Temple. In The Desperate People, read by Neil Pearson, Philip Holt is determined to uncover the truth about the death of his brother, Rex, and those who were responsible for it. In Dead to the World, also read by Neil Pearson, Philip Holt's skills are again in demand after he meets Robert Scranton, a wealthy American, on a plane returning to England from the USA.

Rome, 1923. Rex and Dora's holiday comes to an abrupt end when they receive an urgent message from Rome. The Carabinieri have accused the British ambassador of murder. A witness puts the ambassador at the scene and the evidence points to his guilt. But he assures the couple he is innocent. If the Carabinieri are allowed to proceed with their accusations, this simple case will become an international incident.