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"All good things must come to an end." Old Tom begins to realise that his time with Trench is nearly over, his work almost complete. But first, there is their most bizarre mystery yet to solve. As new owners prepare to take over the Stokeham Herald, a strange black box sends Trench on a seemingly frantic wild goose chase throughout Stokeham. There is an increasingly familiarity behind all the rushing about - and Old Tom starts to sense a hidden agenda...

Finding their seemingly perfect retreat in the idyllic village of Dray's Pass; Trench & Debsy encounter an odd pair of insular villagers; have an adventurous day out at a model village; meet all the engines in a magical land and discover the surprising secret of the village itself - all whilst Debsy is preparing to give birth...

"You've got the job." "Me? Really? Are you sure?" Why are the most unsuitable applicants suddenly successfully filling the situations vacant in Stokeham? Could the candidates be linked in some way? Trench isn't so sure, but Debsy's 'friend' from holiday, Steven seems really keen to find a connection. And Old Tom starts to think there could be more to this case than simply promoting hopeless hopefuls...

Here comes the choo choo train puffing down the track. All aboard! Tickets please! Trench and Old Tom board the newly-restored Steam Train Express, and soon become engrossed in their mystery on the move, and ponder their fellow passengers… What is so odd about the Mildred sisters? Why did the Sergeant-Major retire so early? And where has that girl, Debsy got to? Can Old Tom make the necessary connections before journey’s end? Now it’s going forward, now it’s going back…

An Armchair Detective feature-length Special "It's happening again." Seven years after their original visit, Old Tom is surprised to once again receive a familiar wax-sealed invitation inviting him, Trench and Debsy back to Castle Mandrake for another weekend of 'food and frivolity'. Mandrake has promised that his vendetta against Old Tom is over - so why invite him now? What is curiously different about the invitations? And why is Mandrake seemingly going to so much trouble to recreate the fateful weekend of so long ago? Mandrake patiently waits, deep within the brooding, Gothic atmosphere...

A chance meeting with a mysterious, elderly man... Featuring all six plays of the absorbing, yet fun mystery series that has taken Amazon Kindle by storm. Also, exclusive 'Boxed Set' Extras including: Interview with the man behind the armchair; Deleted scenes; Easter egg; Favourite quotes - and more!

"My name is Darnia Storm. I was a stunning glamour model, now I'm a beautiful actress. I adore men - and love women. But not everyone shares my amazing success. Jealousy and bitterness are now my co-stars. Someone is stalking me, but who? I need help..." Trench takes the Lead, and Old Tom directs the Show from backstage...

Researching an article, a puzzling pocket watch comes into Trench's possession. Why does the pocket watch stop and then mysteriously reset itself? Why does the current owner of the timepiece leave cryptic messages in the Stokeham Herald? And what is the priceless secret behind all the ticking? Old Tom and Trench slowly begin to realise that the pocket watch is trying to tell them more than just the time...

Little has changed structurally to Dreadbury Manor since Trench’s last visit almost six years ago – but other things have: The manor-house is now empty; the Lord of the Manor resides abroad and the sixteenth-century property is up ‘For Sale’. But… What is causing the strange creaking sounds that plague the hallways? Who is the ethereal woman in white who flows between the house and the grounds? And what is the significance of the old coin found near the stables? Trench and Old Tom must look to the past to discover just who is menacing the manor-house of today...

Memories restored, Trench returns to the Stokeham Herald only to find that Editor Law’s girlfriend, ‘Moaning’ Margaret has replaced him as senior reporter at the Herald. Even worse, Margaret insists on only investigating stories that are ‘good for the community’. And what seems like a straight forward theft story at the local night school is first on her hit list. But there is something decidedly odd going on at Stokeham Night School and it might, just might turn into the type of investigation Margaret wanted to avoid in the first place…

First ever Armchair Detective two-parter: "And the man is... Mandrake" Old Tom receives an invitation to a castle that he simply cannot refuse. He has dreaded this day for a long time, but he always knew it would come all the same. He knows his 'friend' from the Old Days will be waiting for him with a twisting plot to enact a tormenting revenge. Trouble is, he's taking Trench and Debsy with him...

“How can mere pages alter someone so much?” There is one particular book in Stokeham Library that everyone seems to be after. That Loving Feeling has a ridiculously long waiting list and each reader is more than reluctant to return it. The book seems to dramatically change the personality of whosoever reads it, sending them into ‘adore’ overdrive. Trench thinks the book must have a uniquely compelling narrative, but Old Tom has an inkling for something else...

Join the curiously curious couple Trench & Debsy for mystery and mayhem in Crete; New York; 30,000 feet up in the air and their new/old idyllic cottage, The Retreat...

“I am always happy to help.” Housewife, a virtual assistant, is always keen to assist in each of the four stunning yet minimalistlstically austere, Times Apartments. Whether it's to dispense your favourite coffee, help with the cooking, or simply change television channels, Housewife makes herself indispensable. After eight long years, Trench returns to the Times Apartments - this time bringing Debsy with him. Trench notices that Housewife still seems curiously nosey and reveals perhaps more than she should about the other tenants. Trench can't help but wonder at the true motive behind ...

A furtive factory; a punctual noisy neighbour; a recursive problem and a plot of creeping retribution from the 'Old Days'... Join Trench and Old Tom for more mystery and mayhem in all four Plays of Series Two. Plus bonus feature, covering the characterisation of newcomer, Debsy.

If you go down to the woods today... Why has the popular Stokeham Woods been cordoned off to the public, by order of the council? As The Fellowship now control Stokeham Council, Trench finds himself with a difficult choice as, seemingly, the only way to find out what's really going on in the woods is for him to become as one with the mysterious and secretive society that is The Fellowship... ... you're in for a big surprise.

1985, one year on, and Winston is diligently erasing and rewriting history in his position at the Ministry of Truth. Winston loves Big Brother and wants to forget he ever thought about plotting against the Party. But, at the Chestnut Tree Café, at a chance encounter, Julia seems to leave Winston a cryptic message to meet...