A Score to Settle

Cherringham. A Cosy Crime Series - Mystery Shorts 43

By: Matthew Costello, Neil Richards

Narrated by: Neil Dudgeon

When Cherringham choir stalwart Arthur Chisholm is robbed in the dead of night, ending up in hospital, it seems he's just the victim of bad luck. Bad timing too, since he will now miss the choir's special holiday performance of Handel's Messiah - to be performed with scores of other local choirs, in London's Royal Albert Hall. But as more of their fellow choir members are burgled, Jack and Sarah realise these crimes are no coincidence. With just days before the concert, can they unravel the mystery of who is responsible - and why - before the Messiah reaches its grand finale?

Set in the sleepy English village of Cherringham, the detective series brings together an unlikely sleuthing duo: English web designer Sarah and American ex-cop Jack. Thrilling and deadly - but with a spot of tea - it's like Rosamunde Pilcher meets Inspector Barnaby. Each of the self-contained episodes is a quick read for the morning commute, while waiting for the doctor, or when curling up with a hot cuppa.

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.

The narrator of the audiobook, Neil Dudgeon, has been in many British television programmes including the roles of "DCI John Barnaby" in Midsomer Murders and "Jim Riley" in The Life of Riley. He is also known for his film roles in The Nativity, Sorted and Son of Rambow. In 2012 Dudgeon starred as "Norman Birkett" on BBC Radio 4's Afternoon Play series written by Caroline and David Stafford.

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Loved these books

Wish there were more books I’ve listened to almost all of them two times or more

One of the best of the series!

I love the narrator. This was one of the best in the series. Very good.

Still loving …

Obviously after 43 installments I love the series. It’s a good break from all the news going on today on radio and telly. Neil Dudgeon I could listen to you all day. This story prepared the way for Christmas by using the Messiah. Thanks for a lovely afternoon ❣️

loved this one!

haven't reviewed any of the other books of this series but felt compelled to this time. I really enjoyed this one. It was longer with a more complex storyline.

The finale is fantastic!

Jack and Sarah are awesome… If you enjoy Music, 🎶 your will love this! Neil Dudgeon always a great narrator for this  series