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Bunburry #7
Sweet Revenge
Miss Marple meets Oscar Wilde in this new series of cosy mysteries set in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry.
In "Sweet Revenge", the seventh Bunburry book, Alfie is back in London, trying to pick up his old life there. But even a wild social whirl with his best friend Oscar can't disguise the fact that he misses Bunburry. And then a cry for help reaches him - Liz and Marge are in trouble, and Alfie races back. But as he and Police Constable Emma Hollis join forces to clear the ladies' names, he has to confront a growing suspicion. Has Liz made a mistake while making her celebrated fudge, or have the ladies been up to something more sinister?
Helena Marchmont is a pseudonym of Olga Wojtas, who was born and brought up in Edinburgh. She was encouraged to write by an inspirational English teacher, Iona M. Cameron. Olga won a Scottish Book Trust New Writers Award in 2015 and recently published her second book in the Miss Blaine mystery series.
In "Sweet Revenge", the seventh Bunburry book, Alfie is back in London, trying to pick up his old life there. But even a wild social whirl with his best friend Oscar can't disguise the fact that he misses Bunburry. And then a cry for help reaches him - Liz and Marge are in trouble, and Alfie races back. But as he and Police Constable Emma Hollis join forces to clear the ladies' names, he has to confront a growing suspicion. Has Liz made a mistake while making her celebrated fudge, or have the ladies been up to something more sinister?
Helena Marchmont is a pseudonym of Olga Wojtas, who was born and brought up in Edinburgh. She was encouraged to write by an inspirational English teacher, Iona M. Cameron. Olga won a Scottish Book Trust New Writers Award in 2015 and recently published her second book in the Miss Blaine mystery series.
113 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 28, 2020
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Helena Marchmont
32 books154 followersHelena Marchmont is a pseudonym of Olga Wojtas, who was born and brought up in Edinburgh. She was encouraged to write by an inspirational English teacher, Iona M. Cameron. Olga won a Scottish Book Trust New Writers Award in 2015, has had more than 30 short stories published in magazines and anthologies and recently published her first mystery Miss Blaine's Prefect and the Golden Samovar.
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April 11, 2022
Helena Marchmont’s Bunburry series is a bit of a crapshoot: Some of the novellas are cleverly crafted, humorous cozies (like Murder in the Mousetrap); some, like Drop Dead, Gorgeous, are nearly unreadable. But readers will find themselves in good luck with Sweet Revenge, the seventh in the series.
Alfie McAllister, 40-something grieving widow and retired tech entrepreneur, usually teams up with two elderly friends, Marge Redwood and Liz Hopkins; however, in Sweet Revenge Alfie partners with pretty police Constable Emma Hollis, Liz’s great-niece. The two make a wonderful team, and I hope that they will team up again. Reader, whatever you do, be sure to have the next in the series, Sheep Secrets, as Sweet Revenge ends on a very intriguing cliffhanger.
Alfie McAllister, 40-something grieving widow and retired tech entrepreneur, usually teams up with two elderly friends, Marge Redwood and Liz Hopkins; however, in Sweet Revenge Alfie partners with pretty police Constable Emma Hollis, Liz’s great-niece. The two make a wonderful team, and I hope that they will team up again. Reader, whatever you do, be sure to have the next in the series, Sheep Secrets, as Sweet Revenge ends on a very intriguing cliffhanger.
January 13, 2021
Was hat mir gefallen?
In diesem Band fand ich die Beziehung zwischen Liz und Marge sehr süß, denn Marge traut plötzlich ihrer besten Freundin einen versuchten Mord zu und man sieht wie weit sie gehen würde, diese dann auch zu schützen.
Auch Alfies Bereitschaft den in Not geratenen Damen zu helfen und sofort aufzubrechen nach einem Hilferuf ist einfach liebeswert.
Den Fall an sich fand ich interessant und spannend. Wer hat denn da die Hochzeitsgesellschaft vergiftet? Und warum glaubt sogar Marge, dass Liz es gewesen sein könnte?
Was mir nicht gefallen hat?
Da gibt es dieses Mal nichts zu beanstanden.
Fazit: Ich hatte sehr viel Spaß und Freude an diesem Bunburry Band.
In diesem Band fand ich die Beziehung zwischen Liz und Marge sehr süß, denn Marge traut plötzlich ihrer besten Freundin einen versuchten Mord zu und man sieht wie weit sie gehen würde, diese dann auch zu schützen.
Auch Alfies Bereitschaft den in Not geratenen Damen zu helfen und sofort aufzubrechen nach einem Hilferuf ist einfach liebeswert.
Den Fall an sich fand ich interessant und spannend. Wer hat denn da die Hochzeitsgesellschaft vergiftet? Und warum glaubt sogar Marge, dass Liz es gewesen sein könnte?
Was mir nicht gefallen hat?
Da gibt es dieses Mal nichts zu beanstanden.
Fazit: Ich hatte sehr viel Spaß und Freude an diesem Bunburry Band.
January 13, 2021
The books in this series are short so I prefer to listen to them fairly close together to keep the flow of the characters and the ongoing elements of the stories such as his relationships with various inhabitants of Bunburry and the backstory of his parentage and upbringing. So I've been waiting for the next batch to appear on Audible which they now have and I can look forward to the next two installments.
Nathaniel Parker's narration is perfect and really complements the style of the books.
Nathaniel Parker's narration is perfect and really complements the style of the books.
December 21, 2023
It’s been 2 years since I read the last book in this series, so it was fun revisiting the characters.
September 3, 2023
Both read and listened to. This audiobook does not divide the 3 novellas into books, nor does it label the chapters. Consequently, it is really hard to go back and forth between formats. Stick with one or the other.
Audiobook
Narrated by Nathaniel Parker
Duration: 03:06:58
As part of a compilation audiobook
Episodes 7-9
Duration: 09:26:58
Audiobook
Narrated by Nathaniel Parker
Duration: 03:06:58
As part of a compilation audiobook
Episodes 7-9
Duration: 09:26:58
March 2, 2020
Another charming chapter in the Bunburry books. Just one small suggestion. The rules for breaking words apart are quite simply. It breaks the flow of the story to have to stop and put words back together to figure o
ut what the author is trying to say. Otherwise a perfectly lovely time in Bunburry.
ut what the author is trying to say. Otherwise a perfectly lovely time in Bunburry.
January 3, 2024
Alfie has spent three months in London after Betty left England at the end of the previous book. He's called back to Bunburry by a call from Liz about a problem with the fudge and a recent wedding. The guests had diarrhea and it ruined the festivities, and Liz and Marge are afraid that the fudge will be blamed as it was served right after the ceremony. Alfie and Emma develop a plan and start meeting with the principles at the wedding, and it is long before the culprit is found.
April 13, 2021
I enjoy reading about the characters but the mystery always ends abruptly
December 22, 2020
Bunburry fits the bill for relaxing holiday reading. Alfie is in London and miserable after the disastrous movie wrap party in book 6 and called back to Bunburry to help Liz and Marge. Their famous Bunburry fudge is part of an ongoing investigation. The guests of a society wedding became ill during the reception and of course the famous fudge was part of the glamorous champagne tower. Liz and Marge risk losing the fudge business if the new “Bunburry Parallel” (formerly “Bunburry Triangle”) sleuthing group aren’t able to clear their name.
September 22, 2023
These humorous little mysteries keep getting better and better--a fine ensemble of characters, well plotted mysteries, good timing, and a terrific narration by Nathaniel Parker. In this episode a wedding reception is ruined when someone laces something with laxative, and Alfie's friends Marge and Liz are suspected of making a bad batch of fudge. One of the elderly guests is in hospital in very serious condition. So is it a prank, or a murder attempt? The investigation is interesting and when the culprit is discovered, Marge and Liz--plus their fudge business--are off the hook.
October 11, 2020
Always great to get back to Burberry
My online book group decided to reread a well written but upsetting historical novel involving the Black Plague. As I finished the historical novel I knew I needed something fun, light hearted and engaging as an antidote. Luckily for me I’m behind on the antics of Alfie and his friends
My online book group decided to reread a well written but upsetting historical novel involving the Black Plague. As I finished the historical novel I knew I needed something fun, light hearted and engaging as an antidote. Luckily for me I’m behind on the antics of Alfie and his friends
August 22, 2021
Lukijana Nathaniel Parker.
Loman viimeisen päivän siivouksen ja leipomisen taustalla kuuntelin ja nautin tietysti lukijan luomista hahmojen äänistä sekä tarinastakin. Kauhean jännittäviähän nämä eivät ole, mutta mukavaa kuunneltavaa. Pidän siitä, että Alfien elämää seurataan ikäänkuin reaaliajassa ja siitä, että hän on hyvin inhimillisen tuntuinen, ei mikään supersankari.
Loman viimeisen päivän siivouksen ja leipomisen taustalla kuuntelin ja nautin tietysti lukijan luomista hahmojen äänistä sekä tarinastakin. Kauhean jännittäviähän nämä eivät ole, mutta mukavaa kuunneltavaa. Pidän siitä, että Alfien elämää seurataan ikäänkuin reaaliajassa ja siitä, että hän on hyvin inhimillisen tuntuinen, ei mikään supersankari.
February 29, 2020
Awesome
I love Helena Marchmont's Bunburry books. They are funny, interesting, and mysterious. I have the first six I Audible, and will purchase the seventh when it appears on Audible. I may have to purchase all seven books from Amazon books.
I love Helena Marchmont's Bunburry books. They are funny, interesting, and mysterious. I have the first six I Audible, and will purchase the seventh when it appears on Audible. I may have to purchase all seven books from Amazon books.
March 3, 2020
Absolutely love this series
I love the Characters and their underlying stories. Easy to read and enjoyable. Would definitely recommend this book and Helen Marchmont. Can't wait for the next instalment of Archie and the Bunbury Triangle
I love the Characters and their underlying stories. Easy to read and enjoyable. Would definitely recommend this book and Helen Marchmont. Can't wait for the next instalment of Archie and the Bunbury Triangle
March 5, 2020
Lovely, lighthearted Mystery Series
The Burnburry series is suitable for all ages of mystery lovers. They are a true "cozy" mystery, full of very human, reoccurring characters you'll love. When I've finished one, I'm already looking for the next release date!
The Burnburry series is suitable for all ages of mystery lovers. They are a true "cozy" mystery, full of very human, reoccurring characters you'll love. When I've finished one, I'm already looking for the next release date!
March 9, 2020
These short novella length cozies are very satisfying. Nicely fleshed out characters, interesting plots, and a fun British village setting. Better to start at the beginning of the series and read through to get all the background.
May 18, 2021
Love the series. Love the characters and the dialogue pace is genius. I gobble them up as soon as they are released. It’s not War and Peace and it’s not meant to be. It’s a cozy mystery series that is well written with compelling characters. I can’t ask for more than that.
February 18, 2022
Alfie is on the trail of the bad guys or so he thinks, then things get really interesting. Love the eccentric ladies and the upstart policewoman that keep Alfie on his toes. Please have Liz's voice speak up; it's so soft, it's hard to hear or follow at times.
December 16, 2023
3.5 ⭐ = Quite Good.
Audio.
There was nothing offensive in this Cotswolds mystery(#7 in the series) . This is a novella but has enough depth to keep you interested.
Don't expect any great surprises - it's just a gentle murder! 😂
Audio.
There was nothing offensive in this Cotswolds mystery(#7 in the series) . This is a novella but has enough depth to keep you interested.
Don't expect any great surprises - it's just a gentle murder! 😂
March 2, 2020
Love this series.
May 23, 2020
Love the book
These cozy mystery series are a delight. The characters are charming and funny with enough realism to make them familiar to you.
These cozy mystery series are a delight. The characters are charming and funny with enough realism to make them familiar to you.
July 4, 2020
These appealing character driven mystery novellas are much like mini scones. Recommend served with tea.
October 11, 2020
Like fudge, Alfie's story
Is being served in small pieces! Missing Betty, but helping Emma, Liz, and Marge, get Alfie over an emotional hump.
Is being served in small pieces! Missing Betty, but helping Emma, Liz, and Marge, get Alfie over an emotional hump.
December 6, 2020
Utterly irresistible, like Mrs. M's award winning strawberry scones. Each installment is clever, intriguing and thoroughly enjoyable.
February 9, 2021
Good story with a neat little twist
February 16, 2021
So far I've not read a book in this series that I haven't enjoyed...can't wait for the next book 🔰
April 9, 2021
Back to the humorous, goofy storyline and likable characters!
April 29, 2021
⭐️3.5⭐️
May 3, 2021
⭐️ 3.5 stars ⭐️
May 11, 2021
3.5 stars fun Cotswolds mystery
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