The mysterious death of Victor Hamblyn in a fire raises suspicions among his heirs, particularly his three middle-aged children living in Cherringham. Jack and Sarah, intrigued by the circumstances, question whether the fire was accidental or a calculated act of murder. As they delve into the family's dynamics and motives, the investigation unfolds, revealing potential secrets and tensions among the siblings.
Set against the backdrop of a charity Christmas concert, the story unfolds with the shocking death of choir member Kirsty Kimball, attributed to an allergic reaction to a rehearsal cake. As Jack steps in to support the choir, he suspects foul play behind Kirsty's demise. With Sarah by his side, they delve into the complex dynamics of jealousy and rivalry within the Cherringham Rotary Club choir, uncovering dark secrets as they seek the truth amidst the holiday festivities.
Sussex, England. 1929. Oliver is to hang for the murder of his best friend. At the eleventh hour, Harry and Kat investigate. Can they find the culprit in time ... to save a life?
Set in Sussex, England, in 1929, the story unfolds against the backdrop of societal change and personal struggles. It explores the lives of characters navigating the complexities of love, ambition, and the shifting social landscape of the time. Themes of resilience and the pursuit of happiness are woven throughout, highlighting the characters' journeys as they confront their pasts and strive for a better future amidst the challenges of a transforming world.
SUSSEX, ENGLAND, 1929. Mydworth is a sleepy English market town just 50 miles from London. But even in this idyllic spot, crime is never far away... Luckily the young and adventurous Sir Harry Mortimer has returned to Mydworth from his diplomatic posting in Cairo, with his unconventional American wife, Kat. And between them they are a match for anything - even murder. A DISTANT VOICE It's Midsummer in Mydworth, and celebrated medium Bellamy Smythe is in town with his lucrative supernatural show, claiming he can contact the departed. Still deep in mourning from the loss of her father in the Great War, spinster Alice Wetherby is desperate to make contact with 'The Other Side' and Smythe is happy to oblige - even though Alice is quite broke. Suspecting that Alice is being played, Harry and Kat investigate. As the Midsummer festivities intensify, they find themselves in a game of high stakes deception and clever tricks, where nothing is what it seems, and everyone is a suspect...
Set in Sussex, England, in 1929, the story unfolds against a backdrop of societal change and personal conflict. The narrative explores the lives of its characters as they navigate the complexities of their relationships and the shifting cultural landscape of the time. Themes of love, ambition, and the quest for identity are interwoven, revealing the characters' struggles and aspirations in a post-war world. The setting plays a crucial role in shaping their experiences and the choices they make.
Set in Sussex, England, in 1929, the story unfolds against a backdrop of post-war societal changes. It explores the lives of its characters as they navigate personal struggles and evolving relationships within a changing world. The narrative captures the essence of the era, highlighting themes of love, loss, and resilience, while delving into the intricacies of human connections. As the characters confront their pasts, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation amidst the shifting landscape of their lives.
The story follows Jack and Sarah as they investigate the mysterious death of Otto Brendl, an old man known for his Punch-and-Judy performances. Their quest reveals a deeper, darker truth behind his death, leading them to confront a sinister murderer. As they delve into the case, they uncover complex themes of justice and morality, realizing that not all forms of justice are the same.
Written by an experienced gamesman, who is a frequent contributor to Games Magazine, it features dozens of games that can be played on simple boards or on sheets photocopied from the book. A must-have for all game enthusiasts and history buffs, it includes trivia about the unusual and often eccentric people behind history's most popular games--from the legendary board games of the pharoahs and ancient Egypt, to the social parlor games of the Victorians, to more contemporary perennials such as Monopoly and Trivial Pursuit. Also discusses the phenomenon of war and survival games as well as video games and the high-tech future of games, including CD-I--a compact-disc interactive system that will offer films with which players can interact. Features a Buyer's Guide to the best games.
From the authors of the best-selling series CHERRINGHAMLavinia's annual Masked Ball at Mydworth Manor is a highlight of the season, as locals mingle with the great and famous from London. But the lavish party comes to a full stop when one of the guests is found dead down by the lake. It seems it's a clear case of a heart attack. But Harry and Kat suspect that the dead man in a mask was in fact the victim of a clever case of murder. And the killer's work at the party is not yet done...Co-authors Neil Richards (based in the UK) and Matthew Costello (based in the US), have been writing together since the mid-90s, creating innovative content and working on major projects for the BBC, Disney Channel, Sony, ABC, Eidos, and Nintendo to name but a few. Their transatlantic collaboration has underpinned scores of TV drama scripts, computer games, radio shows, and the best-selling mystery series Cherringham. Their latest series project is called Mydworth Mysteries.