Murder Cuts the Mustard

A Beryl and Edwina Mystery, Book 3

By: Jessica Ellicott

Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat

Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

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!

A Most Excellent Narrator

The story is a little meh, but the narrators voice is so pleasant and enjoyable to listen to that I was happy to go through the book. Her voice reminds me of Kate Mulgrew.

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.

Thoroughly Enjoyable

I absolutely adore this series and the narrator is the perfect choice. I can't wait for the next installment!

this is now my favorite Beryl and Edwina story....

I cannot but thank Jessica for writing another book with more on Beryl and Edwina that i just love!! I thought I had figured out who done it several times but I'm happy to say I was wrong. Wonderful stories throughout the path to the end. I didnt want it to end. I could listen or read about these two forever. Great character development right when its needed. Jessica kudos again!! i cannot wait for the next!!

Toooo looong

by too long, what I really mean is there was much too much superfluous garbage that the reader just didn't need to have to listen to in order for the story to make sense.

I did finally get through the book but it wasn't like the others in this series. But there was one really great feature about this book, it puts you to sleep in minutes.

for that reason I had to drop one star from everything but the performance. Barbara rosenblatt is just superb.