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The Brenda and Effie Mysteries

The Woman in a Black Beehive

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The Brenda and Effie Mysteries

By: Paul Magrs
Narrated by: Anne Reid
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About this listen

Welcome to the mysterious town of Whitby, where all the monsters and demons of old come to retire and live out the remainder of their spooky days and nights and eat fish and chips on the seafront. There's a strange new landlady in town, opening a B&B by the harbour; a lady with a tall black beehive, nasty scars about her person and a very chequered past.

Soon she's teamed up with part-time witch Effie and together they investigate the mystery of the ghostly singing cat on the rooftops of the old town, and the savage maulings of old ladies in lonely alleyways. Also - there's something very peculiar about the awful painting that Effie drags home from an auction. Can it really be coming to ghastly life?

Superannuated supernatural sleuths Brenda and Effie are veterans of six cult novels by Paul Magrs (Doctor Who). Now Anne Reid (Last Tango in Halifax, Dinnerladies) brings Magrs's macabre creations to life in their very first adventure, written especially for audio. Here we are at the very start: about to hear the truth of what happened when Brenda met Effie for the very first time!

©2014 Bafflegab Productions (P)2014 Bafflegab Productions Fantasy

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Critic reviews

"A rich vein of dry humour that sparkles... a strong start for a series that shows every sign of becoming a fan favourite." ( STARBURST Magazine)
"'The Woman in a Black Beehive' is a fantastic, deftly-written and performed opening chapter to what promises to be a truly splendid series. Absolutely, and thoroughly, recommended." ( Mass Movement Magazine)
"I was drwan in immediately... A very, very different sort of supernatural investigation." ( SCI-FI Bulletin)
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Great story, wonderfully read by Anne Reid. Worth the money, you wont go wrong buying this xx

Excellent

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awesome fun story. easy to get into, and read in a fun lighthearted manner. really love the characters . can't wait to hear the rest of the collection

definitely brings a smile to my face

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fantastic narration and a great story.

if you like T Pratchett you will like alot

Brilliant

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I love all the Brenda & Effie stories. I miss the characters when I finish reading/listening to the books. They have kept me company for many years. Really enjoying getting to know more about the characters in these short stories. Please write more.

Awesome stories!

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These little masterpieces are wonderful, you don't have to be familiar with Brenda and Effie to enjoy them (yet they will wet your appitite for the novels! ) and Bafflegab work subtle magic in the sound department.

Prequel of spooky fun.

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Where does The Brenda and Effie Mysteries rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the best!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Brenda and Effie Mysteries?

Hearing her background.

What about Anne Reid’s performance did you like?

It was so captivating, really drew me and my husband into the story. Really pasted our drive to Cornwall away!

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laughed through out!

Captivating, best narration around!!

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