Bakewell Tart Bludgeoning

Albert Smith's Culinary Capers, Recipe 2

By: Steve Higgs

Narrated by: Charles Robert Fox

On a culinary tour of the British Isles, retired Detective Superintendent Albert Smith and snarky former police dog Rex Harrison find something quite unexpected waiting for them at their B&B....

…It’s the almost-dead body of their landlady.

Refusing to believe in coincidence, Albert and Rex set out to discover why her "accident" is the second terrible event there in two days. Something is stirring in Bakewell and it’s not the ingredients for a famous tart.

In trouble faster than a souffle can fall, the duo must work fast before anyone else has an accident. But the landlady’s twin sister is hiding a secret, Albert keeps calling it a tart when it’s a pudding, and their taxi driver, Asim, appears to use a language all of his own.

With Rex’s nose working overtime, you can be sure they’ll track down the bad guys responsible. Unfortunately, that might be when the real trouble begins.

Baking. It can get a guy killed.

©2020 Steve Higgs (P)2020 Steve Higgs

good pleasurable read

this second Albert Smith book much more cohesive than the first, I really relate to Mr Smith and enjoy his adventures, there is much life to live for older folk and still adventure to be had,

Fun and entertaining

Bakewell Tart Bludgeoning is a fun an entertaining cozy mystery. I enjoyed it and look forward to the next book in this series.

Entertaining

I enjoyed the story and the telling of it. At first I thought the reader was a bit “dry”, but as it went on I realized that it’s just the British way 😉

what a surprise ending!

A family of police officers trying to keep their retired police officer father out of trouble seems to be the basis for one if the best mysteries i have read in a long time! I listened to this book on Audible and I was extremely involved with the story from the beginning. The narrators voice so fit the characters the book was delivered to maximum effect and the storyline so well written that the list of suspects was unlimited till almost the end. I cannot wait to get into the rest of the series!

Blake well Tart Bludgeoning

Once again Albert is on his way for his culinary excursion. This time his youngest son is with him and Rex. When they arrive at the end of their bus ride they discover their connection isn't coming due to an accident. when they get a lift to their final destination they find that the accident is still being cleared up. With this incident Albert is once again thrown into a murder and attempted murder case that brings danger to his children and dog. But this 78 year old man shoes her still had what it takes!!!
Charles Fox brings Albert to life.
Fantastic audio and story!!

Great Fun

Albert and Rex continue their culinary tour of England in this charming cozy mystery. As they arrive at their bed and breakfast, they learn that their landlady has just been hit by a bus . . . and a neighbor, the owner of the cooking school Albert had intended to take his class, has been murdered. Unable to bake, Albert and Rex find themselves involved in trying to solve the murder, and stopping another murder from happening.

What a fun book. The writing is filled with humor and concern. The narration is spot on, making each character come to life. I could believe that octogenarian Albert and his dismissed police dog, Rex, are on the case. This time, Albert’s children, all police officers, also get involved. The situation is believable, and the writing and narration will draw you in.

This is definitely a book that will keep you listening and wanting to know what happens next. I look forward to future books in this series.

I received an Audible code for this book from the author. I thank him for his generosity, but it had no effect on this review. All opinions in this review reflect my true and honest reactions to reading this book.

Albert and Rex....what a team.

Albert and Rex are at it again.....trouble always seems to find them.
A good mystery with some twists, colorful characters and fun.
Love this series. ...especially Rex. Enjoyable listen