Thousands of people cram into Lower Strangling’s village hall to see hypnotist and fortune teller extraordinaire Prospero Marmaduke, for a show they weren’t expecting and will never forget.
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A Dangerous Assignment
When renowned hunter Bruce Richardson is given a mysterious gift from his boss in exchange for poaching the next door farmer’s bull, he sets to work without so much as a second’s thought.
Dark Magic at the Lower Strangling Village Fete
During Lower Strangling’s annual village fete, things take a sinister turn when a Punch and Judy puppeteer grants Eleanor Peterson a wish, and gives her an hour to decide what it will be.
A Circus Mystery
A normal morning session at the Hangman’s Noose takes an interesting turn when a Clown, a Forensic Investigator, and a golden key turn up at the pub.
Murder on the Constitutional
The Reverend Simon Abernathy’s routine morning walk around the Parish of Lower and Middle Strangling takes an unexpected turn when his path is blocked by a crime scene.
The Psychologist Who Didn’t Know Who He Was
The Lower Strangling Chronicles I could only dream of living in a place like this, Archie Adams thought to himself as he dragged his cart of useless tat into the quintessential village of Lower Strangling, admiring the ancient cottages on either side of him. He hoped to flog some of the junk in his cartContinue reading “The Psychologist Who Didn’t Know Who He Was”
The Strange Guest
The Lower Strangling Chronicles ”Are you sure he came in here, Chief?” Sergeant Becky Fernshaw of Gloucestershire Constabulary asked Chief Constable Stuart Kennedy as they observed a lavender labyrinth. ”Yes, I’m sure of it,” Stuart said. They had spent the last forty-eight minutes in a high-speed car chase through the Cotswolds, perusing an erratic driverContinue reading “The Strange Guest”
Homemade Croissants at the Climate Catastrophe Charity Bake Sale
The Lower Strangling Chronicles “So, floods in England and fire in Los Angeles,” Dave said as he waited in a queue to get into the Hangman’s Noose. “Who are we betting will get the plague of locusts?” The people around him met his remarks with groans. His wife, Sarah, glared at him. ”Not particularly amusing,Continue reading “Homemade Croissants at the Climate Catastrophe Charity Bake Sale”
Father’s Day in Ardenvale
Vaulting Ambition It was a glorious day in Ardenvale. The sky was a deep blue, and the buildings glowed underneath the relentless June sun. Everyone was out and about, enjoying the summer that had finally arrived. Everyone, except for Sophie Johnson, because election season had rolled around once again. You see, Sophie hated politics, evenContinue reading “Father’s Day in Ardenvale”
Competition at the Pub Quiz
The Lower Strangling Chronicles It was an unusually dreary day for May, and the Hangman’s Noose welcomed the residents of Lower Strangling for their monthly charity quiz night, Who Wants to Eat a Millionaire… ‘s Shortcake. Rather than a million pounds, the winning team received a slice of the pub’s signature Millionaire’s Shortcake. But theyContinue reading “Competition at the Pub Quiz”
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