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Cherringham
Set in the sleepy English village of Cherringham, this cozy detective series brings together an unlikely sleuthing duo: English web designer Sarah and American ex-cop Jack. Each of the self-contained episodes is a quick listen for the morning commute, while waiting for the doctor, or when curling up with a hot cuppa.
A Lesson in Murder
When Jack and Sarah are called in to investigate mysterious pranks at an exclusive girls' private school, it seems at first that it might be the work of a few mean pupils with a grudge. But things quickly turn serious when a popular teacher meets a sudden, violent death. Now, with murder in the air, Jack and Sarah have their own lessons to learn about the Cherringham Girls School, its dark secrets, and who wanted that teacher dead before they learned the truth.
The Secret of Combe Castle
When the penniless FitzHenrys, proprietors of the rundown Combe Castle Heritage Site, find themselves victims of a threatening campaign to oust them from their ancestral home, Jack and Sarah are called in to track down the culprit. But nothing is what it seems at this castle-from the curious and unnerving waxwork displays of the Odditorium to the in-laws and neighbors who can't wait to see the last of aristocratic couple. Soon Jack and Sarah discover that truth is often stranger than fiction, and in Combe Castle things do indeed go bump in the night.
A Fatal Fall
Dylan McCabe-a livewire Irish laborer on a rushed Cherringham building project-has been making noises about the site's lack of safety. When he's discovered dead after a fall, it seems that Dylan's own warnings were all too true-that is, until Jack and Sarah get involved, and suddenly what looks like an accident becomes a case of cold-blooded murder. With a festive Cherringham Christmas just days away, Jack and Sarah set out to find the culprit and soon find their own lives threatened.
A Lesson in Murder
When Jack and Sarah are called in to investigate mysterious pranks at an exclusive girls' private school, it seems at first that it might be the work of a few mean pupils with a grudge. But things quickly turn serious when a popular teacher meets a sudden, violent death. Now, with murder in the air, Jack and Sarah have their own lessons to learn about the Cherringham Girls School, its dark secrets, and who wanted that teacher dead before they learned the truth.
The Secret of Combe Castle
When the penniless FitzHenrys, proprietors of the rundown Combe Castle Heritage Site, find themselves victims of a threatening campaign to oust them from their ancestral home, Jack and Sarah are called in to track down the culprit. But nothing is what it seems at this castle-from the curious and unnerving waxwork displays of the Odditorium to the in-laws and neighbors who can't wait to see the last of aristocratic couple. Soon Jack and Sarah discover that truth is often stranger than fiction, and in Combe Castle things do indeed go bump in the night.
A Fatal Fall
Dylan McCabe-a livewire Irish laborer on a rushed Cherringham building project-has been making noises about the site's lack of safety. When he's discovered dead after a fall, it seems that Dylan's own warnings were all too true-that is, until Jack and Sarah get involved, and suddenly what looks like an accident becomes a case of cold-blooded murder. With a festive Cherringham Christmas just days away, Jack and Sarah set out to find the culprit and soon find their own lives threatened.
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Published November 6, 2018
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January 1, 2019
Delightful series, enjoyable characters. A great "I-need-a-break-from-the-intense" diversion.
September 18, 2023
I am enjoying this series and becoming attached to the characters. Jack and Sarah are a great team! This set of three episodes was more of the same. I like the short story format as I can fit in a episode or two between other longer books. I also like that not all of the episodes are murders but rather various different kinds of mysteries.
February 5, 2018
3.5 stars. An enjoyable, usually lightweight but not stupid, series.
March 16, 2021
Hach, ich mag diese seichten Krimis für zwischendurch.
March 13, 2018
It's an addiction now. I can't stop until I've read them all.
August 31, 2023
A Lesson in Murder:
When Jack and Sarah are called in to investigate mysterious pranks at Cherringham Girls School, it seems at first that it might be the work of a few mean pupils with a grudge. But things quickly turn serious when a popular teacher meets a sudden, violent death.
The Secret of Combe Castle:
When the penniless FitzHenrys find themselves victims of a threatening campaign to oust them from their ancestral home, Jack and Sarah are called in to track down the culprit. Soon, they discover that truth is often stranger than fiction, and in Combe Castle, things do indeed go bump in the night...
A Fatal Fall:
Dylan McCabe - a laborer on a rushed Cherringham building project - has been complaining about the site's lack of safety. When he's discovered dead after a fall, it seems that Dylan's own warnings are all too true. Jack and Sarah get involved, and suddenly, what looks like an accident becomes a case of cold-blooded murder.
I enjoy these stories immensely. It's nice to pick up with Jack and Sarah and follow them as they solve the mysteries of Cherringham residents.
When Jack and Sarah are called in to investigate mysterious pranks at Cherringham Girls School, it seems at first that it might be the work of a few mean pupils with a grudge. But things quickly turn serious when a popular teacher meets a sudden, violent death.
The Secret of Combe Castle:
When the penniless FitzHenrys find themselves victims of a threatening campaign to oust them from their ancestral home, Jack and Sarah are called in to track down the culprit. Soon, they discover that truth is often stranger than fiction, and in Combe Castle, things do indeed go bump in the night...
A Fatal Fall:
Dylan McCabe - a laborer on a rushed Cherringham building project - has been complaining about the site's lack of safety. When he's discovered dead after a fall, it seems that Dylan's own warnings are all too true. Jack and Sarah get involved, and suddenly, what looks like an accident becomes a case of cold-blooded murder.
I enjoy these stories immensely. It's nice to pick up with Jack and Sarah and follow them as they solve the mysteries of Cherringham residents.
August 10, 2017
These Cherringham stories are short cozy-type mysteries. I listened to them grouped as audiobooks into collections of three stories. The first three really set up the main characters and a few supporting characters, as well as the Cotswolds setting of the town of Cherringham. As in many of this style of mysteries (Miss Marple, Murder She Wrote, etc.) you might begin to wonder how so many murders can take place over such a short time period in one little town, and in that sense they are not realistic. However, views of daily life and activities and types of people do not stretch belief and make for an enjoyable series.
September 7, 2022
Entertaining, despite the tame “mystery” of these latest episodes. There wasn’t really a mystery, actually, since there didn’t seem to be an attempt to mislead the reader: the red herrings were only a very light shade of pink. I do wish the authors would go further into things. It has a feel of television mysteries. That said, I very much enjoy our protagonists and the setting, and I haven’t lost my appetite for the series. Very “cosy” mysteries, indeed.
September 13, 2019
So, these episodes are centred round a private school, a castle and a building site. The second is the light relief while the other two touch on slightly meatier subjects.
Actually they’re all pretty fluffy, or they wouldn’t be such light bite pleasures.
But it’s interesting that the more I listen to, the less the narrator puts me in mind of Midsomer. I like his ‘Jack’ voice.
Actually they’re all pretty fluffy, or they wouldn’t be such light bite pleasures.
But it’s interesting that the more I listen to, the less the narrator puts me in mind of Midsomer. I like his ‘Jack’ voice.
March 12, 2022
I continue to enjoy this series, and in particular, I really like the fact that not every story is about a murder. There are all kinds of interesting crimes and deceptions that occur in this series, but Jack and Sarah solve them all! Great light mystery listening, and as always expertly narrated by Dudgeon.
January 7, 2026
These cosy mysteries are great fun to listen to, very much Midsummer Murders-esque and narrated by Neil Dudgeon, which makes perfect sense.
If you are looking for a listen that you don’t need to concentrate on too hard and there are no gory bits, you’ll love this. No bad language or sex scenes to inhibit listening on a speaker either!
If you are looking for a listen that you don’t need to concentrate on too hard and there are no gory bits, you’ll love this. No bad language or sex scenes to inhibit listening on a speaker either!
December 13, 2022
These short stories continue to entertain and delight me. They are straightforward mysteries that are solved by the end in satisfying ways. I enjoy the partnership and friendship between Jack and Sarah.
August 8, 2017
Number 13 was my favorite in this compilation.
August 24, 2017
3.5 stars
December 30, 2017
see book I comments
March 5, 2019
As usual I loved all three stories.
December 26, 2020
Not all murder and mayhem. Very cosy mysteries that are a delight to listen to with Mr. Dudgeon narrating. Looking forward to many more.
April 6, 2021
I really enjoy this series of short stories of murders and mysteries.
February 4, 2023
Eventhough I'm not a fan of novellas I really like these short stories. I usually listen to them when I can't sleep at night. I find Neil Dungeons voice perfect. They are a kind of cozy crimes I like
May 29, 2025
Another fun instalment of the series of short mysteries. Great narration by Neil Dudgeon. 3 to 3 1/2 stars.
February 19, 2018
(Audible; Neil Dudgeon, narrator) Cotswold Cozy Crime Compilation #5:
13. A Lesson in Murder
14. The Secret of Combe Castle
15. A Fatal Fall
13. A Lesson in Murder
14. The Secret of Combe Castle
15. A Fatal Fall
March 5, 2017
I've been obsessed with these audios/books this year. They have been a wonderful antidote to the political climate and the work stresses. Makes the ride from and to home a real joy. They are just plain fun (with the mystery added in for good measure.)
December 30, 2018
A LESSON IN MURDER
I love these great little mysteries.
Jack and Sarah were called in to solve some mischief going on an expensive girl’s school, which soon turns into the death of a teacher.
No romance and a little bit of swearing.
THE SECRET OF COMBE CASTLE
This was a fun one. No one was hurt and it was all about a missing treasure and how Oswald and his son tricked Jack and Sarah in to finding it for them. It was nice to have one that was just fun and no one got hurt or killed or robbed.
A FATAL FALL
This was about the death of a really nice guy that Jack and Sarah had to prove was a murder.
And, again, I enjoyed all 3 stories.
As to the narration: Still needs help with his women’s voices but he’s still awesome. Neil Dudgeon doesn’t miss a trick. He laughs when he’s supposed to, yells, whispers, sounds disgruntled, surprised, everything he’s supposed to relay in his reading voice. He makes the stories worth listening to.
April 11, 2017
3.5 stars consistently entertaining audio series
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