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Mydworth Mysteries #1-3
Mydworth Mysteries - Episode 1-3: A Cosy Historical Mystery Compilation
This compilation contains episodes 1-3:
A SHOT IN THE DARK
Sussex, England, 1929. Mydworth is a sleepy English market town just 50 miles from London. But things are about to liven up there considerably, when young Sir Harry Mortimer returns home from his government posting in Cairo, with his unconventional American wife - Kat Reilly.
A LITTLE NIGHT MURDER
A young poacher is found shot dead in the woods of a grand estate near Mydworth. A sad accident it would seem. But the boy's mother is convinced it is murder and when Harry and Kat investigate, they find the poacher's life was not as innocent as he made out...
LONDON CALLING!
When a prominent family's daughter flees sleepy Sussex to seek a career on the stages of a glittering West End, Harry and Kat are asked to check in on the young woman. But the two of them soon discover that there is a much bigger danger to the woman and her family than mere acting dreams being crushed...
A SHOT IN THE DARK
Sussex, England, 1929. Mydworth is a sleepy English market town just 50 miles from London. But things are about to liven up there considerably, when young Sir Harry Mortimer returns home from his government posting in Cairo, with his unconventional American wife - Kat Reilly.
A LITTLE NIGHT MURDER
A young poacher is found shot dead in the woods of a grand estate near Mydworth. A sad accident it would seem. But the boy's mother is convinced it is murder and when Harry and Kat investigate, they find the poacher's life was not as innocent as he made out...
LONDON CALLING!
When a prominent family's daughter flees sleepy Sussex to seek a career on the stages of a glittering West End, Harry and Kat are asked to check in on the young woman. But the two of them soon discover that there is a much bigger danger to the woman and her family than mere acting dreams being crushed...
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Published September 30, 2021
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September 26, 2023
Another short mystery series but the authors of the Cherringham series. Here we again have the pairings of an American with a Brit in their native land, though this one is placed in the 1920s after WWII and has a feisty American woman married to her aristocratic husband now making her a Lady of the aristocracy. This couple isn't at all traditional and Lord Harry takes great delight and pleasure in his wife's bold and untraditional antics. He is very much a women's lib advocate without saying as much and they are a partnership most women would find enviable as their communication is stellar and his admiration and trust in her abilities is complete.
Harry and Kat end up helping every poor fool they run across even when asked not to and get a fair bit of resistance. They're always stumbling across bodies at his aunt's place and use their gifts to locate the guilty party and bring them to justice even with some movie stunt like performances.
It's a bit over the top but a lovely listen just the same. Out of the three site dramas that are produced by audible, this isn't the best of them but it carries its own weight and worth a listen.
Harry and Kat end up helping every poor fool they run across even when asked not to and get a fair bit of resistance. They're always stumbling across bodies at his aunt's place and use their gifts to locate the guilty party and bring them to justice even with some movie stunt like performances.
It's a bit over the top but a lovely listen just the same. Out of the three site dramas that are produced by audible, this isn't the best of them but it carries its own weight and worth a listen.
September 25, 2024
I listened to the audiobook version of this title, which came across as a highly polished Tommy and Tuppence Agatha Christie tale. (I didn’t particularly enjoy that version of AC’s murder mysteries), this was a great segue to the Cherringham Series (which I thoroughly enjoy), very well researched and very good storylines.
I liked the first and third episodes better than the second, but they were all really good. Definitely going to proceed with this series.
I liked the first and third episodes better than the second, but they were all really good. Definitely going to proceed with this series.
July 19, 2025
'Mydworth Mysteries' (Episodes 1-3) (Audible) colaboration: written by Englishman Neil Richards and American Matthew Costello, narrated by Nathaniel Parker.
Before I forget: thanks to whomever had the creative idea to begin and end these particular audio series with apt-era jazz; great sound!
Also: this narrator has a wonderful deep voice, which really made this storyline even better, so thanks for that!
I enjoyed this 1920's style romp through spy vs spy (or spy & spy, lol), the protagonists masquerading as just another "normal" newlywed couple from different sides of the pond (one British, one American) who met in Cairo, Egypt during each of their employment there. However, they both seem to be working under somewhat suspicious circumstances, as each is affiliated with their home country's "Intelligence Network" and neither of them are very forthcoming with much detail about their work. And rightly so, as I'm sure they are each sworn to secrecy! Well, they did get married over there but seem to know very little about each other. They are both apparently fascinated with the other and having fun discovering each other's many talents and secrets, so hopefully we will get more info ferreted out!
Ok, so I bought the trilogy and just finished listening to Book 1, 'A Shot in the Dark', (on Audible) so I'm leaving notes on each book.
Yeah, it's a trope, a "who-dun-it" which apparently fits into some "cozy mystery" slot (which I don't really understand that category, as I've mentioned elsewhere).
That said, in my limited experience of that genre this is a much more skillfully thought out and written series and I'm enjoying listening to it!
I appreciated that the authors wrote both characters as intelligent and capable of handling any manner of situations when problems arise, which of course they do. That was refreshing!
I also liked the way this couple interacted with each other; no slouches there on picking up non-verbal communications, complementing each other's personalities and skills!
I thought this storyline was a lot of fun even, if it veered into being a bit predictable at times, but I'll definitely be reading more from this British-American writing team!
Book Two: 'A Little Night Murder':
Some history lessons learned here about the living conditions in Great Britain in the 1920's; for most people, those who weren't part of the aristocracy and landed gentry, and maybe certain trades, life conditions were extremely difficult, often hanging by a thread by the whims of whomever they were beholden to, like the people they worked for or owed money to.
I mean, if you've ever read any of Charles Dicken's books, you'll have a good inkling about those horrendous living conditions the majority of the populace toiled under in those eras.
Some of that is brought to life in these books when the protagonists, "Sir Harry Mortimer returns home from his government posting in Cairo with his unconventional American wife, Kat Reilly", and they go around questioning people about murders they are investigating. Sometimes they team up together and sometimes the circumstances are better served by one or the other speaking with a possible suspect, or those who know them, separately.
Book Three: 'A Shot in the Dark': A teen girl sneaks out of her conservative parents rural home, making her way to the bright lights of "glamorous" London, to become a big star. Need I point out that she's very naive? Then she seems to disappear, so her parents ask Harry & Kat to find her. Chaos ensues, as they begin to uncover multiple blackmail schemes run by unsavory characters preying on innocent girls.
Great listening to these on Audible; I feel that the added auditory sense makes for a better told tale, at least if the narrators (Nathaniel Parker, in this instance) are good, which he is! Cheers!
We readers are treated to characterizations of multiple people and I had no problems differentiating between them; well done, you!
Lots of fun!
Two thumbs up! 👍👍
Before I forget: thanks to whomever had the creative idea to begin and end these particular audio series with apt-era jazz; great sound!
Also: this narrator has a wonderful deep voice, which really made this storyline even better, so thanks for that!
I enjoyed this 1920's style romp through spy vs spy (or spy & spy, lol), the protagonists masquerading as just another "normal" newlywed couple from different sides of the pond (one British, one American) who met in Cairo, Egypt during each of their employment there. However, they both seem to be working under somewhat suspicious circumstances, as each is affiliated with their home country's "Intelligence Network" and neither of them are very forthcoming with much detail about their work. And rightly so, as I'm sure they are each sworn to secrecy! Well, they did get married over there but seem to know very little about each other. They are both apparently fascinated with the other and having fun discovering each other's many talents and secrets, so hopefully we will get more info ferreted out!
Ok, so I bought the trilogy and just finished listening to Book 1, 'A Shot in the Dark', (on Audible) so I'm leaving notes on each book.
Yeah, it's a trope, a "who-dun-it" which apparently fits into some "cozy mystery" slot (which I don't really understand that category, as I've mentioned elsewhere).
That said, in my limited experience of that genre this is a much more skillfully thought out and written series and I'm enjoying listening to it!
I appreciated that the authors wrote both characters as intelligent and capable of handling any manner of situations when problems arise, which of course they do. That was refreshing!
I also liked the way this couple interacted with each other; no slouches there on picking up non-verbal communications, complementing each other's personalities and skills!
I thought this storyline was a lot of fun even, if it veered into being a bit predictable at times, but I'll definitely be reading more from this British-American writing team!
Book Two: 'A Little Night Murder':
Some history lessons learned here about the living conditions in Great Britain in the 1920's; for most people, those who weren't part of the aristocracy and landed gentry, and maybe certain trades, life conditions were extremely difficult, often hanging by a thread by the whims of whomever they were beholden to, like the people they worked for or owed money to.
I mean, if you've ever read any of Charles Dicken's books, you'll have a good inkling about those horrendous living conditions the majority of the populace toiled under in those eras.
Some of that is brought to life in these books when the protagonists, "Sir Harry Mortimer returns home from his government posting in Cairo with his unconventional American wife, Kat Reilly", and they go around questioning people about murders they are investigating. Sometimes they team up together and sometimes the circumstances are better served by one or the other speaking with a possible suspect, or those who know them, separately.
Book Three: 'A Shot in the Dark': A teen girl sneaks out of her conservative parents rural home, making her way to the bright lights of "glamorous" London, to become a big star. Need I point out that she's very naive? Then she seems to disappear, so her parents ask Harry & Kat to find her. Chaos ensues, as they begin to uncover multiple blackmail schemes run by unsavory characters preying on innocent girls.
Great listening to these on Audible; I feel that the added auditory sense makes for a better told tale, at least if the narrators (Nathaniel Parker, in this instance) are good, which he is! Cheers!
We readers are treated to characterizations of multiple people and I had no problems differentiating between them; well done, you!
Lots of fun!
Two thumbs up! 👍👍
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November 30, 2025
American Kat Reilly and her husband, Sir Harry Mortimer, are a very engaging couple with a bit of a mysterious past returning to Harry's home village of Mydworth and a "boring" job in London, 50 miles away. This unconventional couple is just what Mydworth needs to get to the bottom of things. Kat reminds me of an American and married version of Miss Fisher (Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries) with her boldness, hidden skills, and such. Kat and Harry remind me of Nick and Nora, but with fewer cocktails. This compilation of short mysteries are witty and well "voiced" by narrator Nathaniel Parker.
Happy Reading!
Happy Reading!
September 15, 2024
Welcome to Sussex! Mydworth gives you perfect British small-town vibes and Harry and Kat are witty, thoroughly likable protagonists who become hobby detectives from time to time. I’m not so much into the cosy crime genre, but I was looking for something light to listen to while falling asleep. These stories have just the right balance; the plot is engaging enough to keep you interested but not so thrilling that you have to keep listening. This made the audiobook perfect for my purposes. If you like historical short stories, you‘ll absolutely love Mydworth Mysteries!
September 22, 2023
I thought I'd try this series from the writers of the Cherringham short mysteries, since I enjoy that series very much. This series is quite similar and has a great narrator as well. I think overall I prefer the Cherringham series, although this one may grow on me. This series occurs in a completely different time period. Kat grates on me a little bit but hopefully I'll come to like her character more with time.
December 27, 2025
I went back and forth between 3 and 4 stars for this series. I actually think it should be somewhere in between. I listened to the audiobook, and it was easy listening even though I didn’t completely love the American woman’s accent in this book. Perfect book for lovers of Agatha Christie or Midsomer Murders.
June 6, 2022
Kat is just amazing!
They are a great couple complementing each other in everything. Such cute newly weds and their adventures don't stop. I totally enojed the mini series
They are a great couple complementing each other in everything. Such cute newly weds and their adventures don't stop. I totally enojed the mini series
April 13, 2024
Very easy read either enjoyable characters set in a period setting in England.
September 13, 2024
Surprisingly good find, I hope they continue though the timing is interesting, a month before the crash in 1929. If they go beyond that will be very interesting...
February 24, 2025
Fun and entertaining series - shorts.
September 14, 2025
love this series
Really enjoyed this series. Fun and equal partnership righting wrongs. There’s humor and twists which I enjoy. Different types of problems to solve.
Really enjoyed this series. Fun and equal partnership righting wrongs. There’s humor and twists which I enjoy. Different types of problems to solve.
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