Episodes

  • The Woman In The Big Hat (1910) by Baroness Orczy

    The Woman In The Big Hat (1910) by Baroness Orczy
    Jan 11 2025
    In a Regent Street tea room in the heart of Edwardian London, a man lies dead. The only clue: a woman wearing an enormous hat. As Scotland Yard's finest struggle to unravel the mystery, Lady Molly Robertson-Kirk steps forward. With her keen eye for fashion and uncanny ability to see what others miss, she delves into a world where appearances deceive and class tensions simmer. But even Lady Molly may find herself outmatched as she pursues a killer who wields fashion as deftly as any weapon. Will her vaunted intuition be enough to unmask the murderer, or will the woman in the big hat elude justice? Join us for a tale of intrigue, where every sip of tea may be laced with danger, and every polite conversation might conceal a deadly secret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • The Boscombe Valley Mystery by Arthur Conan Doyle

    The Boscombe Valley Mystery by Arthur Conan Doyle
    Jan 4 2025
    In the tranquil countryside of Boscombe Valley, a shocking murder shatters the peace, and all evidence points to an obvious suspect. But Sherlock Holmes, with his keen eye and brilliant mind, senses a deeper mystery lurking beneath the surface. As he delves into the case, Holmes uncovers a web of long-buried secrets and hidden motives that challenge everything Scotland Yard believes. With each step, the great detective draws closer to a truth that will test not only his deductive skills but also his understanding of justice itself. Watch as Holmes navigates through a maze of misleading clues and conflicting testimonies, proving once again why he is London's most celebrated consulting detective. Join us for "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," a tale that showcases Holmes at his most perceptive and morally complex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • The Necklace of Pearls by Dorothy L Sayers

    The Necklace of Pearls by Dorothy L Sayers
    Dec 21 2024
    "Tinsel, trinkets, and... treachery? At Sir Septimus Shale's grand country house, where Christmas cheer blankets every nook and cranny, a string of precious pearls has vanished faster than a mince pie in a hungry caroler's mouth. Lord Peter Wimsey, our intrepid sleuth, finds himself knee-deep in Yuletide shenanigans and upper-crust eccentricities. As carols echo through holly-decked halls and the aroma of roasting chestnuts fills the air, Wimsey must sort through a cast of characters more colorful than a box of Christmas crackers. Is the culprit lurking behind the Christmas tree, or hiding in plain sight among the festive finery? With wit as sharp as icicles and charm as warm as mulled wine, Wimsey races to solve the mystery before the last log on the fire turns to ash. Grab a cozy blanket and a steaming cup of cocoa – this Christmas puzzle is more delightful than finding an extra gift in your stocking!" ⭐ Join my Patreon ⭐ https://patreon.com/barcud Go here for a library of ad-free stories, a monthly members only story and early access to the regular stories I put out. You can choose to have ghost stories only, or detective stories or classic literature, or all of them for either $5 or $10 a month. Many hundreds of hours of stories. Who needs Audible? Or, if you'd just like to make a one-off gesture of thanks for my work https://buymeacoffee.com/10mn8sk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding by Agatha Christie

    The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding by Agatha Christie
    Dec 14 2024
    What sinister secret lies in the Christmas pudding? The perfect setting for an old-fashioned English Christmas - a cosy manor, falling snow, and family gathered round - gets an unexpected guest: Hercule Poirot himself! When a foreboding note appears on the famous detective's pillow, he knows the idyllic festive traditions conceal a mystery more twisted than ribbons on parcels. As joyful carols fill the air, goings on go on behind closed doors. Then a body is discovered! (Though things are not what they seem) And Poirot turns a deception deftly to his advantage. Can Poirot navigate the web of secrets and uphold justice amid the joyful festivities? Enjoy Agatha Christie's witty characterisations as her beloved detective celebrates an unforgettable Christmas in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Murder at Pentecost by Dorothy L Sayers

    Murder at Pentecost by Dorothy L Sayers
    Dec 7 2024
    Whose hand strikes the fatal blow? Within the ancient walls of Pentecost College a murder shatters the scholarly peace. Montague Egg, a sharp-eyed wine salesman, steps into a web of whispered secrets and hidden motives. Confusion looms large as confessions echo through the halls, and lies mask truths yet to be uncovered. Join us as we navigate a world where appearances deceive and academic knowledge conceal as much as it reveals. Listen closely and perhaps you can work out who the murderer is before Egg does! ⭐ Join my Patreon ⭐ https://patreon.com/barcud Go here for a library of ad-free stories, a monthly members only story and early access to the regular stories I put out. You can choose to have ghost stories only, or detective stories or classic literature, or all of them for either $5 or $10 a month. Many hundreds of hours of stories. Who needs Audible? Or, if you'd just like to make a one-off gesture of thanks for my work https://buymeacoffee.com/10mn8sk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • The Oxford Way of Death by Robert Barnard

    The Oxford Way of Death by Robert Barnard
    Nov 30 2024
    Would you kill for a glass of port? Join us in The Oxford Way of Death, where the hallowed halls of St. Pothinus’s are alive with more than just dusty books. The Fellows, entangled in their routines and rituals, find their complacency disrupted with hilariously dark consequences. As new ideas ripple through, academic eccentricities give way to unexpected chaos—and even a touch of murder. Robert Barnard delivers a captivating comedic tale where mysterious mishaps meet sharp humor, turning scholarly life into a brilliant farce. Listen in for a story where wit, whimsy, and a hint of deadly intrigue redefine the academic experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • A Dangerous Thing by H R F Keating

    A Dangerous Thing by H R F Keating
    Nov 23 2024
    In the hushed halls of the British Library Reading Room, a sanctuary of knowledge hides a chilling secret. When an elderly professor is found murdered amidst at his desk, the scholarly calm of the Reading Room is shattered. Enter Mrs. Craggs, a humble charwoman with a sharp eye and a knack for uncovering truths others overlook. Overlooked herself by a world of scholars and "whizzers," she carries a quiet determination that surprises everyone—even herself. When Mrs. Craggs stumbles upon the crime, she finds herself drawn into a labyrinth of smooth-talking ambition and deceit. With the authorities sceptical and the suspect eager to cast blame elsewhere, can the stakes grow higher? Can Mrs. Craggs, armed with little more than her mp and her working-class common sense, expose the murderer before the wrong person is condemned? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins