Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Potting Shed Mysteries Series #3

De: Marty Wingate

Narrado por: Erin Bennett

After her romantic idyll with the debonair Detective Chief Inspector Christopher Pearse culminates in a marriage proposal, Pru Parke sets about arranging their nuptials while diving into a short-term gig at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. At hand is the authentication of a journal purportedly penned by 18th-century botanist and explorer Archibald Menzies. Compared to the chaos of wedding planning, studying the journal is an agreeable task...that is, until a search for a missing cat leads to the discovery of a dead body: One of Pru's colleagues has been conked on the head with a rock and dumped from a bridge into the Water of Leith.

Pru can't help wondering if the murder has something to do with the Menzies diary. Is the killer covering up a forgery? Among the police's many suspects are a fallen aristocrat turned furniture maker, Pru's overly solicitous assistant, even Pru herself. Now, in the midst of sheer torture by the likes of flamboyant wedding dress designers and eccentric church organists, Pru must also uncover the work of a sly murderer - unless this bride wants to walk down the aisle in handcuffs.

©2015 Marty Wingate (P)2016 Tantor

Everything I Want (and, then some)

What made the experience of listening to Between a Rock and a Hard Place the most enjoyable?

The sweet & captivating storyline with the little bits of "laugh out loud" humor. Pru, herself, is so down-to-earth and believable. And, I love that she's in her 50s. But, the "experience of listening" lay at the feet of the wonderful narrator, Erin Bennett.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Well, Pru, of course and I LOVED Christopher in each of the books, too! He comes across sexy and supportive - never over-stepping his bounds. But, Pru is a soft yet strong, loving, feisty, never full-of-herself woman and that makes her very interesting to me.

What about Erin Bennett’s performance did you like?

She is the BEST!! Switching from a Texas accent to a British accent to a Scottish accent PLUS capturing all ages and sexes perfectly. Her delivery is appropriate to the story and leaves the reader with exacting visuals. She deserves just as much credit as the author. What a talent.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

A few tears and few laughs!

Any additional comments?

Sometimes, in the series, there have been injuries that are never mentioned later on - like the first novel...... Pru had a deep cut on her chin that Christopher said needed stitches but there was never mention of it again.

loved this book and series

If you could sum up Between a Rock and a Hard Place in three words, what would they be?

loved them both

Which character – as performed by Erin Bennett – was your favorite?

Pru and her husband

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

not extreme - just very enjoyable to listen to

Any additional comments?

hope the author continues with this series

Another Great Entry

Such a great series. This one had me holding my breath all the way to the end and had me falling even more in love with her characters. Can't wait to see what happens next.

Set in Edinburgh, Scotland!

I loved hearing the accents the narrator expertly performed. Listening to a narrator who has really taken the time to craft their art brings a lot of joy. I pulled up the Edinburgh Botanical Garden and Edinburgh in general to see the places the writer describes. It is awesome. Maybe someday I can go there. The internet expands the pleasure of an armchair traveler so much.

Love this. Series

If you enjoy a fun mystery with gardens involved you will love the series I find it endearing that the lead character is one of a woman in her 50s me and my husband both enjoyed listening to these books on audible and I hope that you will enjoy them also.