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Mydworth Mysteries #7
The Wrong Man
From the authors of the best-selling series CHERRINGHAM
When young Ben Carter is found murdered in an alleyway one snowy night in Mydworth, all the evidence points to his best pal, Oliver. And though Oliver swears he is innocent, judge and jury are quick to convict the young man. But at the eleventh hour, Harry and Kat become involved, and aren't convinced. With just days left before Oliver is to hang for the crime, they investigate. With the clock ticking can they find the real culprit in time ... to save a life?
When young Ben Carter is found murdered in an alleyway one snowy night in Mydworth, all the evidence points to his best pal, Oliver. And though Oliver swears he is innocent, judge and jury are quick to convict the young man. But at the eleventh hour, Harry and Kat become involved, and aren't convinced. With just days left before Oliver is to hang for the crime, they investigate. With the clock ticking can they find the real culprit in time ... to save a life?
125 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 29, 2021
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About the author
Neil Richards
142 books140 followersNeil Richards has worked as a producer and writer in TV and film, creating scripts for BBC, Disney, and Channel 4, and earning numerous Bafta nominations along the way.
He's also written script and story for over 20 video games including The Da Vinci Code and Starship Titanic, co-written with Douglas Adams, and consults around the world on digital storytelling.
His writing partnership with NYC-based Matt Costello goes back to the late 90's and the two have written many hours of TV together. Cherringham the series is their first crime fiction as co-writers.
An American and an Englishman writing crime stories with an American and an English hero - what took us so long?
He's also written script and story for over 20 video games including The Da Vinci Code and Starship Titanic, co-written with Douglas Adams, and consults around the world on digital storytelling.
His writing partnership with NYC-based Matt Costello goes back to the late 90's and the two have written many hours of TV together. Cherringham the series is their first crime fiction as co-writers.
An American and an Englishman writing crime stories with an American and an English hero - what took us so long?
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September 30, 2024
Der siebte Band dieser Cosy Crime Reihe hat mir besonders gut gefallen.
Ein sehr spannender Fall und eine überraschende Wendung am Ende. Die Geschichte spielt in den 1920er Jahren und hat ein sehr interessantes Ermittler-Paar: Lord Harry Mortimer und Lady Kat Mortimer.
Dieser Fall ist sehr brisant, denn der Täter wurde schon verurteilt und soll in wenigen Tagen gehängt werden. Oliver soll seinen Freund Ben nach einem Streit ermordet haben, doch Olivers Ehefrau ist sich sicher, dass ihr Mann kein Mörder ist. Sie bittet Harry und Kat um Hilfe...
Ich mochte die Ermittlungsarbeit in diesem Buch sehr und wie immer ein neues Puzzleteil gefunden wurde und die Geschichte veränderte.
Ein gemütlicher, aber trotzdem spannender Krimi mit einem sympathischen Ermittler-Duo!
Ein sehr spannender Fall und eine überraschende Wendung am Ende. Die Geschichte spielt in den 1920er Jahren und hat ein sehr interessantes Ermittler-Paar: Lord Harry Mortimer und Lady Kat Mortimer.
Dieser Fall ist sehr brisant, denn der Täter wurde schon verurteilt und soll in wenigen Tagen gehängt werden. Oliver soll seinen Freund Ben nach einem Streit ermordet haben, doch Olivers Ehefrau ist sich sicher, dass ihr Mann kein Mörder ist. Sie bittet Harry und Kat um Hilfe...
Ich mochte die Ermittlungsarbeit in diesem Buch sehr und wie immer ein neues Puzzleteil gefunden wurde und die Geschichte veränderte.
Ein gemütlicher, aber trotzdem spannender Krimi mit einem sympathischen Ermittler-Duo!
June 1, 2021
Series: Mydworth Mysteries #7
Publication Date: 1/29/21
Period: Interwar
Number of Pages: 125
It is almost Valentine’s day when Kat and Harry are asked to do whatever they can to save Oliver Brown who is set to be hung for murdering his lifelong friend Ben Carter. The thing is, the evidence is overwhelming, and the execution is at dawn in just a couple of days. What can they possibly find to save him in that short time? First, they need to decide whether to believe the evidence or to believe what Oliver says.
Ben’s murder was a vicious one – obviously done by someone who had an issue with Ben. Also obvious was the fact that Ben and Oliver had been in an altercation earlier in the evening – one that would have come to blows had it not been for the police arriving. With no alibi, the murder weapon found at his home, and bloody clothing buried in his garden, Oliver is the only suspect. Even when their other friend Will tries to offer Oliver an alibi, the police quickly discredit it. How in the world will Kat and Harry manage to overcome all of that – in such a short time – after any trails will have long gone cold?
This is an exciting, fast-paced, well-written story that you won’t want to put down. The characters are delightful, the mystery intense, and the solution is unexpected. If you are looking for a great read, this short book is just the thing.
Publication Date: 1/29/21
Period: Interwar
Number of Pages: 125
It is almost Valentine’s day when Kat and Harry are asked to do whatever they can to save Oliver Brown who is set to be hung for murdering his lifelong friend Ben Carter. The thing is, the evidence is overwhelming, and the execution is at dawn in just a couple of days. What can they possibly find to save him in that short time? First, they need to decide whether to believe the evidence or to believe what Oliver says.
Ben’s murder was a vicious one – obviously done by someone who had an issue with Ben. Also obvious was the fact that Ben and Oliver had been in an altercation earlier in the evening – one that would have come to blows had it not been for the police arriving. With no alibi, the murder weapon found at his home, and bloody clothing buried in his garden, Oliver is the only suspect. Even when their other friend Will tries to offer Oliver an alibi, the police quickly discredit it. How in the world will Kat and Harry manage to overcome all of that – in such a short time – after any trails will have long gone cold?
This is an exciting, fast-paced, well-written story that you won’t want to put down. The characters are delightful, the mystery intense, and the solution is unexpected. If you are looking for a great read, this short book is just the thing.
October 29, 2023
"𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁." "𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗼," 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝘁, 𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘀. "𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱." "𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 - 𝗺𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗿 - 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺."
This couple is boldly flirting and Sir Harry being more cheeky with his wife. There's more romantic scenes Harry has with his wife in this book, it makes me giggle like a fool. I ♥️ every endearing and comforting gesture Harry does to Kat even a small one, i mean it's romantic. Romance written by man is always voila 😘
I want this kind of marriage, sweetest and gentle with his wife but narcissistic towards criminals (although he still maintains being amiable, a narcissistic gentleman). He catches, she smashes, boom! A dynamic romantic couple.
Suitable to be read during winter or in a cold room with a coffee and rain. This mystery really perked me up , it comes with being thrilled.
A man is wrongly accused of killing his friend. With wrong testimony , alibi and evidence, things doesn't add up. Nobody wants to open up this nasty case again, but the question is how to prove it in 3 days shortened until there are only 20 hours left to the hanging.
It's thrilling because readers already know this mistake but how do we want to uncover it, even though the perpetrator has been arrested but there is no evidence that the perpetrator accused the accused.
The suspense last till the end, the tension is killing me because the search revealed nothing while option and time is running out. Anyone, anywhere might be an enemy
╰┈➤ Cutting edge investigation
╰┈➤ Relentless
╰┈➤ No evidence linked
╰┈➤ Open and shut case
╰┈➤ Spontaneous and romantic romance
This couple is boldly flirting and Sir Harry being more cheeky with his wife. There's more romantic scenes Harry has with his wife in this book, it makes me giggle like a fool. I ♥️ every endearing and comforting gesture Harry does to Kat even a small one, i mean it's romantic. Romance written by man is always voila 😘
I want this kind of marriage, sweetest and gentle with his wife but narcissistic towards criminals (although he still maintains being amiable, a narcissistic gentleman). He catches, she smashes, boom! A dynamic romantic couple.
Suitable to be read during winter or in a cold room with a coffee and rain. This mystery really perked me up , it comes with being thrilled.
A man is wrongly accused of killing his friend. With wrong testimony , alibi and evidence, things doesn't add up. Nobody wants to open up this nasty case again, but the question is how to prove it in 3 days shortened until there are only 20 hours left to the hanging.
It's thrilling because readers already know this mistake but how do we want to uncover it, even though the perpetrator has been arrested but there is no evidence that the perpetrator accused the accused.
The suspense last till the end, the tension is killing me because the search revealed nothing while option and time is running out. Anyone, anywhere might be an enemy
╰┈➤ Cutting edge investigation
╰┈➤ Relentless
╰┈➤ No evidence linked
╰┈➤ Open and shut case
╰┈➤ Spontaneous and romantic romance
December 8, 2021
Loved this one and think it's my favourite story so far!
February 1, 2021
I love these cosy mysteries, love Kat Harry, bring on the next episode!
March 26, 2022
Whether you've kept up with this series, haven't read one in over a year, or never read one at all, I guarantee that you'll be as caught up in this one as I was! It begins with the murder, then hops into the days immediately prior to the convicted man awaiting the hangman and the husband/wife team being asked to do their best (even at this late date) to get a stay of execution and (hopefully) prove the man's innocence. From then on it's a wild ride of an investigation that gets faster and faster until the end. Great read!
Nathaniel Parker brings the characters alive and adds to the suspense!
Nathaniel Parker brings the characters alive and adds to the suspense!
November 26, 2025
This is a book about getting help at the appropriate time. Like, if your husband is convicted of murder, start seeking help the day after the conviction is handed down. But art has to imitate life, and there is nothing better than enlisting help at the eleventh hour, where everything is hampered by time running out and even Lord Harry's political ties can't secure a stay of execution just because the Mortimers like the guy in the noose.
However, it does set the stage for a properly thrilling race against the clock, where the only way out is to construct a plausible alternative sequence of events with sufficient evidence to warrant a trial. So basically to do all the policework the first trial took, but on a constrained timeline and with no official authority. Sort of explains how miscarriages of justice come about in the first place.
However, it does set the stage for a properly thrilling race against the clock, where the only way out is to construct a plausible alternative sequence of events with sufficient evidence to warrant a trial. So basically to do all the policework the first trial took, but on a constrained timeline and with no official authority. Sort of explains how miscarriages of justice come about in the first place.
June 21, 2021
Die Mydworth Mysterie Reihe ist eine Reihe zum Abschalten und mit Rätseln.
Ich liebe die Umgebung und das Jahrzehnt.
Eine Reihe mit schillernden Cocktailpartys und spannenden Kriminalfällen.
Lord und Lady Mortimer sind für mich zwei absolute Lieblingscharaktere.
Mein allerliebstes Ermittlerduo und ich liebe sie einfach.
Sie sind liebenswert, intelligent und taff.
Mit Herz, Charme und Witz klären sie die verschiedensten Fälle auf.
Mydworth ist für mich eine absolute Wohlfühlreihe.
Die Bücher und Hörbücher habe ich schon unzählige male verschlungen.
Mord und Betrug trifft auf die schillernde Welt der 1920er.
Ich liebe die Umgebung und das Jahrzehnt.
Eine Reihe mit schillernden Cocktailpartys und spannenden Kriminalfällen.
Lord und Lady Mortimer sind für mich zwei absolute Lieblingscharaktere.
Mein allerliebstes Ermittlerduo und ich liebe sie einfach.
Sie sind liebenswert, intelligent und taff.
Mit Herz, Charme und Witz klären sie die verschiedensten Fälle auf.
Mydworth ist für mich eine absolute Wohlfühlreihe.
Die Bücher und Hörbücher habe ich schon unzählige male verschlungen.
Mord und Betrug trifft auf die schillernde Welt der 1920er.
August 16, 2021
What a tear jerker for me!
Oh my this is one of my favorites so far! I got it from Amazon since ya'll want to know. Gosh my favorite part was when he fell. I'll not say more to that...Also the ending I cried allot, even when Timms made that phone call he should have mae earlier!!!!💖💖💖 Fantastic read! So happy I decided to read it. Actually the book before this one was a real winner also. I cried in that book also! Who wouldn't though? I mean read the fly on it and you'll know why. Great series, I just got a bit stalled on a few of the books. Totally my fault entirely , or I guess I should say "my bad" cause of I wasn't in a good way. Please enjoy!
Oh my this is one of my favorites so far! I got it from Amazon since ya'll want to know. Gosh my favorite part was when he fell. I'll not say more to that...Also the ending I cried allot, even when Timms made that phone call he should have mae earlier!!!!💖💖💖 Fantastic read! So happy I decided to read it. Actually the book before this one was a real winner also. I cried in that book also! Who wouldn't though? I mean read the fly on it and you'll know why. Great series, I just got a bit stalled on a few of the books. Totally my fault entirely , or I guess I should say "my bad" cause of I wasn't in a good way. Please enjoy!
January 25, 2025
#7 in the Mydworth Mysteries The Wrong Man is another fun and cozy novel. I love this series!
Ben Carmody is found dead in an alleyway one snowy cold night in the small village of Mydworth and all evidence points to his best friend, Oliver, "Ollie" who was last seen arguing with him at the local pub. The police are satisfied they have found their man, even if they aren't convinced he killed him. Ollie's wife, Mabel, who knows her husband is not a killer, asks Sir Henry and Lady Kat to help her. There's a catch, Ollie is to be hung in 2 days!
Ben Carmody is found dead in an alleyway one snowy cold night in the small village of Mydworth and all evidence points to his best friend, Oliver, "Ollie" who was last seen arguing with him at the local pub. The police are satisfied they have found their man, even if they aren't convinced he killed him. Ollie's wife, Mabel, who knows her husband is not a killer, asks Sir Henry and Lady Kat to help her. There's a catch, Ollie is to be hung in 2 days!
September 5, 2021
Dogged sleuthing and telephotography get the right man
Sir Harry and Lady Mortimer are a good team; however, the story is thin. There just isn't enough depth to the plot or characters to keep it interesting.
I read a lot of 1920s murder mysteries that can be read in 2-3 hours with well developed characters and plots where, as the reader I get to know the sleuth(es) with less formulaic plots and endings.
Sir Harry and Lady Mortimer are a good team; however, the story is thin. There just isn't enough depth to the plot or characters to keep it interesting.
I read a lot of 1920s murder mysteries that can be read in 2-3 hours with well developed characters and plots where, as the reader I get to know the sleuth(es) with less formulaic plots and endings.
September 12, 2021
Probably the best in the series so far. Entertaining "cosy" mystery stories with a great cast of characters and a lovely setting in a small town in England in the snow. This one has the added excitement of a race against time to save a wrongly accused man from hanging. I found this engaged my interest until the very end - whereas some of the earlier instalments in the series had fizzled out before the end once the perpetrator had been revealed (or became obvious to me) a bit prematurely.
April 22, 2022
Oliver Brown is set to hang for murder in just a few days. His wife Mabel’s last hope is to ask Lord Harry Mortimer and his wife Kat to prove that someone else committed the crime. The couple are skeptical – the evidence against Ollie is very compelling – but they promise to try. In such a short format there is no time to introduce a host of suspects, so the culprit is rather clear. The mystery is whether Harry and Kat can corner the killer before an innocent man hangs. A fun, light read.
April 1, 2021
Cute story
This cozy mystery takes you to a snowy England in the 1920's where Kat and Harry need to find a murderer to save another man from being hanged for the crime. The clock is ticking as our intrepid couple rush to find the culprit but the clues are not cooperating, do they make it in time? Enjoy the book.
This cozy mystery takes you to a snowy England in the 1920's where Kat and Harry need to find a murderer to save another man from being hanged for the crime. The clock is ticking as our intrepid couple rush to find the culprit but the clues are not cooperating, do they make it in time? Enjoy the book.
April 17, 2021
As an American married to an Englishman and an avid fan of mysteries, I delight in this series of somewhat anachronistic but always amusing, lighthearted but serious, adventures. Beautifully written, especially the characterization of the many different individuals in each story and the fast-paced, sometimes cliff-hanging, resolution of the detection, these mysteries are a joy to read.
September 28, 2021
This Mydworth Mysteries novella series joins Cherringham and Bunburry as a perfect palate cleanser read and “The Wrong Man” is an unusually strong entry in the group. Harry and Kat aren’t genius problem-solvers but they are fun and that is a pleasure to read. “The Wrong Man” is twistie and packs plenty of plonk in a few pages. For a light, short, quick read this book is a perfect choice.
October 9, 2022
Good suspenseful read
This book was my favorite so far. I like the intrigue with Will Davis and the mystery surrounding the old house. Also enjoyed Harry and Kat’s race against time. Even though you know the outcome, the ride there is enjoyable. I will continue with this series and recommend it.
This book was my favorite so far. I like the intrigue with Will Davis and the mystery surrounding the old house. Also enjoyed Harry and Kat’s race against time. Even though you know the outcome, the ride there is enjoyable. I will continue with this series and recommend it.
February 13, 2025
Seventh in the series - I am addicted to listening to Nathan Parker and the village setting more than I am to the characters. I do find them interesting and the mysteries are usually well plotted. This mystery wasn’t too involved - I knew who did it upon the first introduction of the character and I wasn’t surprised by the ending. I’ll keep listening.
September 3, 2021
Lukijana Nathaniel Parker.
Pidän pääparista, mutta tämä kertomus jäi jotenkin kevyeksi, ei paljoakaan salapoliisityötä ollut. Yksi jännittävä takaa-ajo oli toki. Välityön makua, mutta ei huono kuitenkaan.
Pidän pääparista, mutta tämä kertomus jäi jotenkin kevyeksi, ei paljoakaan salapoliisityötä ollut. Yksi jännittävä takaa-ajo oli toki. Välityön makua, mutta ei huono kuitenkaan.
October 1, 2021
Audiobook : Spotify
Read by Nathaniel Parker.
As always, reallllly good! This was faster in pace than any in the Mydworth series, I think, and as usual, I love the 'modern' bits that make it into the story. (Telephotography machine? Let's ask pakcik google...)
Read by Nathaniel Parker.
As always, reallllly good! This was faster in pace than any in the Mydworth series, I think, and as usual, I love the 'modern' bits that make it into the story. (Telephotography machine? Let's ask pakcik google...)
January 8, 2022
Don't trust an over friendly man!
Enjoy a book that makes you read faster and faster, times your stomach up in knots but is not really frightening? Well,
You have just hours before an innocent man will be hanged!
You are his only hope. READ
.
Enjoy a book that makes you read faster and faster, times your stomach up in knots but is not really frightening? Well,
You have just hours before an innocent man will be hanged!
You are his only hope. READ
.
November 16, 2023
Wonderful mystery! Love Harry and Kat - remind me of Agatha Christie’s Tommy and Tuppence. Very heartfelt story as they try to keep the hangman’s noose from ending the life of an innocent man in the murder of his best friend. Well written and tough to put down.
February 9, 2024
Hoooooo, I enjoyed this one!
A bit more tension here.
It had me sitting on the edge of my seat at the near end.
Figured out who did it quickly, but the question remained... would they be fast enough to save our innocent man?!?
A bit more tension here.
It had me sitting on the edge of my seat at the near end.
Figured out who did it quickly, but the question remained... would they be fast enough to save our innocent man?!?
June 6, 2025
Another fun and quick read in this short series. The stakes were high in this one and the main characters raced against the clock to save an innocent man. This one was slightly more predictable than some of the others, but still very enjoyable.
February 20, 2021
Love this series. Love the characters Harry and Kat.
April 30, 2021
Quite entertaining
June 26, 2021
Easy reading
I really enjoy these books and I'm looking forward to reading the next instalment. They are easy reading and a relaxing experience.
I really enjoy these books and I'm looking forward to reading the next instalment. They are easy reading and a relaxing experience.
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August 23, 2021Audiobook
November 10, 2021
Cute, quick reads
December 6, 2021
This one was very good! had me on the edge of my seat till the end.
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