Two friends, bonded by our love of murder mystery novels, read and discuss books of the genre, whilst taking tips forward from the fictional detectives for our own amateur sleuthing careers.
Join us for a roaring thriller, from a now-crowned Queen of Crime. It's A Kiss of Fire by Masako Togawa. No spoilers- we do not reveal whodunnit. Mystery Business comes in the form of some Ags trivia from the British Library Deadly Festival. TV Tattle is the new BBC adaptation of Towards Zero. FYI- we don't reveal whodunnit. We also discuss Knox's Rules of Murder Mysteries, crémant and a new pants-based warning system. Mystery MentionsThe Master Key and The Lady Killer, both Masako TogawaNext book for 6th May: Murder by an Aristocrat by Mignon G Eberhart.TV Tattle: Murder by an Aristocrat - YouTubeIn the mood for more mystery? Check out our Masako Togawa episodes, on The Master Key, and The Lady Killer.Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncaseShare with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing SalmonSend us a message: missingsalmoncase@gmail.comThis podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us as an unlikely pair of amateur detectives investigate a missing body. It's Frog in the Throat by Elizabeth Ferrars . No spoilers- we do not reveal whodunnit. However, if you're a ranidaphobic, then this is not the episode for you! Mystery Business comes from MB and it's all about Ags. TV Tattle is Jonathan Creek- No Trace of Tracy FYI- we don't reveal whodunnit. We also discuss comedy moustaches, pointless lies and singing frogs. Mystery MentionsTour de Force - Christianna BrandThe Circular Staircase - Mary Roberts RinehartWhile the Patient Slept - Mignon G. EberhartNext book for 7th April: A Kiss of Fire - Masako TogawaTV Tattle: Towards Zero - latest BBC versionIn the mood for more mystery? Check out our other Elizabeth Ferrars episode.Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncaseShare with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing SalmonSend us a message: missingsalmoncase@gmail.comThis podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a 'whowasdonein' in a case of professional espionage in a pottery. It's a Gold Dagger winner from Mary Kelly (of The Christmas Egg). No spoilers- we do not reveal whodunnit or indeed whowasdonein. Mystery Business comes from an ami and previous guest of the show, Rose. TV Tattle is Jonathan Creek - Gorgons Wood. FYI- there are spoilers for this episode. There is an exciting return of Purrcule Pawrot with on-air arrival of Hercule. We also discuss Big Brunch, pickled onions and price of keeping a small domestic cat in 1960.Mystery MentionsRose's guest episode - Death Comes to PemberleyNext book for 24th March: Frog in the Throat by Elizabeth Ferrars TV Tattle: Jonathan Creek- No Trace of TracyIn the mood for more mystery? Check out our other Mary Kelly episode.Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncaseShare with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing SalmonSend us a message: missingsalmoncase@gmail.comThis podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a sequel with a pair of sibling sleuths, from one of our Queens of Crime. It's Mic Drop by Sharna Jackson.No spoilers- we do not reveal whodunnit.Mystery Business is all things London and Londoners.TV Tattle is the first episode of Luther. We also discuss gel pens, carabiners and grudges (again).Mystery MentionsRuth Rendell - Inspector Wexford SeriesHigh Rise Mystery - Sharna JacksonNext book for 10th March: The Spoilt Kill - Mary KellyTV Tattle: Jonathan Creek - Gorgons WoodIn the mood for more mystery? Check out our other Sharna Jackson episode.Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncaseShare with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing SalmonSend us a message: missingsalmoncase@gmail.comThis podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for the origin story of top private investigator, Cordelia Gray. It's An Unsuitable Job for a Woman by P.D. James.No spoilers- we do not reveal whodunnit.Mystery Business centres on the curious case of Bob Barrett.TV Tattle is all things '90s as with the Helen Baxendale versionof the book.We also discuss ironed pants, questionable pub orders and woollen tracksuits.Mystery MentionsOut of Bounds - Val McDermidThe Lady Killer- Masako TogawaNext book for 24th February: Mic Drop by Sharna JacksonTV Tattle:Luther- Series 1, Episode 1In the mood for more mystery? Check out our other P.D. James episodes: Death Comes to Pemberley (Season 2) andThe Skull Beneath the Skin (Season 4)Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncaseShare with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing SalmonSend us a message: missingsalmoncase@gmail.comThis podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a podcast-first (we won't spoil why) in this gripping mystery from one of our favourite Queens of Crime. It's Suddenly At His Residence by Christianna Brand. This is from the British Library Crime Classics series. No spoilers- we do not reveal whodunnit. Mystery Business is all about cats, with tales from Han's time in Tenerife. TV Tattle is with another podcast favourite, ITVx's Poirot: After the Funeral. We also discuss AI, Wallace and Gromit and there's a return of the National Archives Currency Converter. Mystery Mentions London Particular - Christianna Brand Cards On The Table, Taken At The Flood, and The Mystery Of The Blue Train - all Agatha Christie Blue Genes - Val McDermid Next book for 10th February: An Unsuitable Job For A Woman by P.D. James. TV Tattle: An Unsuitable Job For A Woman. In the mood for more mystery? Check out our other Christianna Brand episodes: Tour De Force (Season 1) Green for Danger (Season 2), London Particular (Season 3) and Death of Jezabel (Season 4) Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Send us a message: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for our bi-annual celebratory shemozzle! This episode is mostly mischief rather than mystery. We share never-heard-before clips from our Banter in the Library folder. There are no spoilers in this episode. Expect chants, chortles and chaos... Next book for 27th January: Suddenly at His Residence by Christianna Brand In the mood for more mischief? Check out our Summer Schmeozzle Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Send us a message: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a festive frolic with high body count. It's off to the circus in Dramatic Murder: A Lost Christmas Mystery - Elizabeth Anthony. This is from the British Library Crime Classics series. No spoilers- we do not reveal whodunnit. Mystery Business is all about Han's hosting of a mystery party. TV Tattle is replaced by Bingo Banter. We play the Agatha Christie inspired game We also discuss Eric the skull, Archie Tittop and the best cracker gift of all time. Mystery Mentions A Vintage Murder starring Inspector McClue Crossed Skis- E.C.R. Lorac Enter a Murderer- Ngaio Marsh Death of Jezebel and Green for Danger - Christianna Brand Next book for 27th January: Suddenly at His Residence by Christianna Brand In the mood for more mystery? Check out our other festive episodes - The Christmas Egg, The Santa Klaus Murder and Tied up in Tinsel Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Send us a message: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a read by one of Mads' favourite Queens of Crime, with Two-Way Murder, by E. C. R. Lorac. No spoilers- we do not reveal whodunnit. Mystery Business is a debrief on an excellent theatre production we saw in our summer break, Kathy and Stellar Solve a Murder. For TV Tattle, we give our verdict on Episode 1 of Agatha Raisin (called The Quiche of Death), also set in British countryside. We also discuss morris dancing, Mads' disdain for Rime of the Ancient Mariner and a return of the phrase rum. Next book for 23rd December: Dramatic Murder: A Lost Christmas Mystery - Elizabeth Anthony In the mood for more mystery? Check out our other episodes on E. C. R. Lorac. Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Send us a message: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for the seventh in the Crown Colony Series featuring amateur sleuth, Su Lin. It's The Yellow Rambutan Tree Mystery by Ovidia Yu. No spoilers- we do not reveal whodunnit. Mystery Business is a follow-on from our last episode, where Han spies a member of the cast of Murder on the Orient Express. For TV Tattle, we give our verdict on Episode 1 of The Serangoon Road, also set in Singapore. We also discuss Han's luscious hair, orangeade and there's an on-air first, with a cameo from Mads' Him Indoors. Next book for 16th December: Two-Way Murder by E.C.R. Lorac TV Tattle: Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death In the mood for more mystery? Check out our other episodes on Ovidia Yu. Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Send us a message: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for the fourth Karen Pirie in an Edinburgh investigation with plenty of DNA. It's Out of Bounds by Val McDermid. NB! This episode has all kinds of fun swearing. No spoilers- we do not reveal whodunnit. However, there is a reveal about The Skeleton Road (previous Karen Pirie). Mystery Business is live from Richmond Theatre as we watch Murder on the Orient Express. For TV Tattle, we give our verdict on Episode 1 of BBC's Rebus. We also discuss flock wallpaper, horny Poirot and Mrs Sausages. Next book for 2nd December: The Rambutan Tree Mystery by Ovidia Yu TV Tattle: Serangoon Road In the mood for more mystery? Check out our other episodes on Val McDermid Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Send us a message: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a rollicking jaunt in the British countryside, with the first Roderick Alleyn mystery from another Queen of Crime. It's A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh. No spoilers- we do not reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, Mads and Han are feeling reflective about seasons past, and there is a theory mooted regarding the colour-coding of the Planet Three Agatha Christie hardbacks that they both joyfully own. For TV Tattle, we discuss the baffling addition of nuns in the 1993 adaptation of A Man Lay Dead. Han teases an excellent Case Notes for next time and there's a brief update on our sidekick, Hercule. We also discuss our "journey", the Pizza Hut Salad Bar and flotation tanks. Mystery Mentions Enter a Murderer - Ngaio Marsh Serial Evil Under the Sun Skoob Books Next book for 18th November: Out of Bounds by Val McDermid TV Tattle: Episode 1 - Rebus (BBC iPlayer) In the mood for more mystery? Check out our other episodes on Ngaio Marsh. Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Send us a message: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a cold case with sidekick, Ariadne Oliver and her little grey cells. It's Elephants Can Remember by Agatha Christie. No spoilers- we do not reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, there is a Big Annoucement from TUCOTMS HQ. There is also Agatha trivia with a recommendation and two on-air quizzes. For TV Tattle, we come to a controversial decision about the ITV adaptation. Meanwhile, in Purrcule Pawrot, it's all about our fleeting feline sidekick, Ariadne. We also discuss literary luncheons, terrible drinks and trainer socks. Mystery Mentions Agatha Christie quiz Hercule Poirot quiz Five Little Pigs Mr Eastwood's Adventure You're Dead to Me- Agatha Christie episode Next book for 4th November: A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh TV Tattle: 1993 Inspector Alleyn TV adaptation In the mood for more mystery? Check out our other episodes on Agatha Christie Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Send us a message: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for an extravagant Sri-Lankan mystery with twists and turns galore, You're Invited by Amanda Jayatissa. We don't reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, we thank some of our most loyal listeners and amies, and are delighted to have received our first fan merch. In TV Tattle, Hannah shares her thoughts on the Columbo episode, Lovely But Lethal. We also discuss big cheques, skin care in a podcast-first girl talk, and our joint fear of hippos. Mystery Mentions Knox's 10 Commandments of Detective Fiction Gone Girl AOB: All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList In the mood for more mystery? Why not get in the mood for summer with Quo Vadis Baby?, our episode on an Italian mystery,. Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a thriller set in snowy Norway. We don't reveal whodunnit but there are plot reveals in TV Tattle. In Mystery Business, we review Cluedo 2: The Next Chapter at Richmond Theatre. We also defend one of our Queens of Crime from some uncalled for criticism. In TV Tattle, there is an elefanten i rommet with MODUS (dramatised version of Fear Not) We also discuss brunch, slush and satan's snacks. Mystery Mentions Clue film The Bridge AOB: All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList Next read for 15th May: You're Invited by Amanda Jayatissa TV Tattle: watch this space... In the mood for more mystery? Check out our episode on Death Goes on Skis (also in a snowy setting) Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us in this Cape Town caper, representing rich female friendships. NB- there is swearing from the start. We don't reveal whodunnit but there are some minor plot reveals. In Mystery Business, we debrief on our recent sleuthing experience in Harrogate, run by Tall Tale Mysteries at the Old Swan Hotel, and what we refer to as Snake Gate. In TV Tattle, we share our verdict on South African mystery series, Recipes for Love and Murder. We also discuss frenemies, rooibos tea and H.J. Golakai's unusual interests. Mystery Mentions E. C. R. Lorac Barbara Neely Aya de León - A Spy in The Struggle AOB: All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList Next read for 22nd April: Fear Not by Anne Holt TV Tattle: MODUS (dramatised version of Fear Not), available on Amazon Prime In the mood for more mystery? Check out our episode on While the Patient Slept (with another formidable female sleuth) Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us in 1890s Kraków where bored socialite, Zofia Turbotynska, turns amateur sleuth. In a podcast first, this book is written by two men under a pen name inspired by their female ancestors. NB- excellent swearing from the start. We don't reveal whodunnit but there are some minor plot reveals. In Mystery Business, we reminisce on our trip to Kraków including Maddy's rage at spa etiquette. In TV Tattle, we share our verdict on arthouse film, The Double Life of Veronique We also discuss faux salmon, mischievous nuns and doppelgängers. Mystery Mentions Article on gay literary couple ‘Maryla Szymiczkowa' AOB: All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList Next read for 1st April: The Lazarus Effect- H.J. Golakai TV Tattle: In the mood for more mystery? Check out our episode on The Circular Staircase (another sparky, middle-aged female sleuth) Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us in 1920s Bangalore for the first Kaveri Murthy mystery- The Bangalore Detectives Club by Harini Nagendra. No spoilers- we don't reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, we give a shout-out to fan of the show, Mads' sister Jac, who also gifted this book to her. In TV Tattle, we share our thoughts on the first episode of DI Ray featuring the excellent Parminder Nagra. In Purrcule Pawrot, Hercule continues to be bullied by Invader Cat. We also discuss Risky Business, finger printing and silk swimming costumes. AOB: All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList Next read for 18th March: Mrs Mohr Goes Missing by Maryla Szymiczkowa TV Tattle: The Double Life of Veronique - available online at Curzon Online: https://homecinema.curzon.com/film/the-double-life-of-veronique/ In the mood for more mystery? Check out our episode on The Widows of Malabar Hill (also set in India) Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us in rural Quebec for the first Inspector Armand Gamache mystery- Still Life by Louise Penny This is a book from one of our top 5 listener countries. Thank you/merci beaucoup to any listeners in Canada. No spoilers- we don't reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, it is vive l'amour as we discuss top TV genres to cement relationships. In TV Tattle, Hans share her verdict on the 2013 film adaptation of Still Life: A Three Pines Mystery. We also discuss bed & brunch, liquorice pipes and archery. AOB: All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList Next read for 4th March: The Bangalore Detectives Club by Harini Nagendra TV Tattle: First episode of D.I. Ray In the mood for more mystery? Check out our episode on While the Patient Slept - Mignon G. Eberhart (also in a rural setting) Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a Scottish thriller by one of our Queens of Crime, The Distant Echo, by Val McDermid. We are also joined by a special guest, Rose. Spoilers! We do reveal whodunnit, so watch/read before you listen if you don't want to ruin the surprise. No Mystery Business today given that we are joined by a guest. In TV Tattle, we compare notes on the dramatisation of The Distant Echo, which you can find on ITVX. Mystery Mentions Ally Burns series (Val McDermid) AOB: All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList Next read for 19th February: Still Life by Louise Penny (also for TV tattle, the 2013 dramatisation available on AppleTV+) In the mood for more mystery? Check out our episode on Booked for Murder (also by Val McDermid) Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a Hamburg-based thriller and first in the Chastity Riley series. Blue Night by Simone Buchholz This is a book from one of our top 5 listener countries, Germany. Danke schön und entschuldigung für unseren schrecklichen akzent. No spoilers- we don't reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, Mads reveals how Murdle could help in solving our case. Han blows her own logic puzzle trumpet. In TV Tattle, we share our verdict on gritty crime drama, Inspector Falke. Purrcule Pawrot sees Hercule engaged in a battle of wits with a classic foe. We also discuss 'eau de pub', Herman ze German and a ginger cat called Elliot. AOB: All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList Next read for 5th February: The Distant Echo by Val McDermid In the mood for more mystery? Check out our episode on A Spy in the Struggle by Aya de Leon (another investigator facing an ethical dilemma) Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for our first book of 2024, an Australian read focusing on the Vietnamese community; All That's Left Unsaid, by Tracey Lien. No spoilers- we don't reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, we talk about the new series of Traitors and the excellent game, Werewolves / Mafia. In TV Tattle, we reminisce about Neighbours storylines of old. We also discuss 90s throwbacks such as magnetic earrings, 2024 slogans and Pho. There is also an on-air discussion about the return of the Little Blue Book to Han's care. AOB: All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList Next read for 22nd January: Blue Night by Simone Buchholz In the mood for more mystery? Check out our episode on Murder is Easy by Elizabeth Ferrars, our first read of the 2022 new year. Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for our festive episode with A Surprise for Christmas and Other Seasonal Mysteries. This is from the British Library Crime Classics series and edited by Martin Edwards. We focus on the four stories written by women: - The Black Bag Left on a Doorstep - Catharine Louisa Pirkis - Death on the Air- Ngaio Marsh - On Christmas Day in the Morning- Margery Allingham - Give Me a Ring - Anthony Gilbert No spoilers- we don't reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, we talk about new books inspired by Agatha Christie. Maddy wins at Secret Santa. In TV Tattle, we recommend mysteries for post Christmas viewing. We exchange badinage on pantomimes, olden times Christmas games and pints of cream. Mystery Mentions Hercule Poirot's Silent Night- Sophie Hannah Agatha Christie - Lucy Worsley At Bertram's Hotel - Agatha Christie The Leavenworth Case - Anna Katharine Green The Case of the Late Pig - Margery Allingham Portrait of a Murderer (A Christmas Crime Story) - Anne Meredith AOB: All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList Next read for 8th January: All That's Left Unsaid by Tracey Lien In the mood for more mystery? Check out our other festive episodes - The Christmas Egg, The Santa Klaus Murder and Tied up in Tinsel Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us in a TUCOTMS first, with a re-read of a pre-podcast classic, Blanche on the Lam by Barbara Neely. We have a double-helping of Queens of Crime! Barbara, crowned in Season 2 with Blanche Cleans Up, and the protagonist Blanche; a queen in her own right. We are also joined by a special guest, friend of the show and Maddy's mum, Sue. We reveal whodunnit, so read before you listen if you don't want the ending ruined! We also share spoilers for the film we discuss in TV Tattle, Widows. In Mystery Business, Han shares a mystery relating to the book copies she acquired from the very excellent, Strand Books in New York. In TV Tattle, we discuss the excellent acting of Viola Davis and our own personas in a heist scenario. We also discuss time travel, the power of saunas and snapdragon (again). Mystery Mentions Ordeal by Innocence (TV) - How to Get Away with Murder AOB: All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList In the mood for more mystery? Check out our episode Blanche Cleans Up - our first on-air foray into Barbara Neely. Next episode we'll be reading A Surprise for Christmas and other Seasonal Mysteries, a British Library Crime Classic. Note that we will be discussing only those short stories written by women. Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for an immersive Italian mystery with a young private detective. We reveal whodunnit, so read before you listen if you don't want the ending ruined! We also share spoilers for the film, Widows. In Mystery Business, Han shares an excellent unmasking of a petty criminal in her local area. In TV Tattle, we unpick the characters and gorgeous setting of The White Lotus Season 2 . We also discuss pudding names, night owls vs morning larks and New Radicals. Mystery Mentions Lindsay Gordon Series - Val McDermid AOB: All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList If you or someone you know are having feelings of despair, there is help. You can call Samaritans 116 123, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Details of other organisations that offer advice and support are available here. In the mood for more mystery? Check out episode on the The Skull Beneath the Skin, where we also follow a female detective. Next episode we'll be reading Blanche on the Lam by one of our Queens of Crime, Barbara Neely, and watching Widows, starring the brilliant Viola Davis. Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a dive into the murky underworld of the 1930s shipping industry. We don't reveal whodunnit but there are some minor plot spoilers. In Mystery Business, Han reveals some recently acquired 1970s Elizabeth Ferrars novels. In TV Tattle, we are delighted by the whimsy of The Lady Vanishes. It is a pleasing throwback to a pre-podcast read, The Wheel Spins We also discuss Race Across the World, Only Murders in the Building and classic Jonathan Creek. Mystery Mentions Murder In Time, The Cup and the Lip, and Alive and Dead - All by Elizabeth Ferrars Christianna Brand - London Particular The Horizontal Man - Helen Eustis Bats in the Belfry - E. C. R. Lorac The Pearl Thief - Elizabeth Wein Just William - Richmal Crompton The Mousetrap and Spider's Web - both plays by Agatha Christie AOB: All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList In the mood for more mystery? Check out episode on London Particular, another London-based treat, where the fog also plays a key role! Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Mes amies, it's here. We reflect on the findings of our 3 year investigation into the case of the missing salmon. We create a visual map and detailed timeline. We test the top theories and suspects. Who had the means, motive and opportunity? How was the salmon swiped at such speed? And who, oh who, is Gertrude? Listen in for shocking revelations, psychological analysis and silly shenanigans. Reminder on suspects/witness list MK- Hannah's brother and Blom - his friend Papa K or PK- Hannah's Dad A1 aka Ceecee/Wine Butler- Hannah's husband Ollie- Hannah's cousin- confirmed saw salmon And if you have no idea about the background to this case...Listen in to Season 1 (from Episode 2).
Join us for a chilling exploration of lust and jealousy in 1960s Tokyo. We don't reveal whodunnit but there are some minor plot spoilers. In Mystery Business, there is an apology for an incident with tempura prawns. TV Tattle is both amazing and infuriating in equal measure. We swap notes on the soundtrack to Playgirl and a tantalising mention of The Lady Killer film. In Case Notes, we wonder whether the culprit will strike again at Maddy's wedding. We also discuss blood types, serious names and gripping twists. Mystery Mentions The Master Key - Masako Togawa (our episode here) AOB: All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList Give blood In the mood for more mystery? Check out our other episode on Masako Togawa- The Master Key or Green for Danger by Christianna Brand (for similar twists and turns in a Kent hospital during the Blitz) Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Hope you enjoy listening to the trailer. If you would prefer to read then here is the transcript: Hello, my name is Maddy and I'm Hannah, we are reading-partners-in-crime. We investigate a real-life case using advice from murder mystery authors. We review a book, find the sleuthing tips and hopefully, solve the case. Welcome to the Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon. In Season 5, we will travelling around the world in 15 mysteries. We also have an exciting new feature, TV Tattle. This is alongside the golden oldies of Queens of Crime and Case Notes. We are *still* investigating the pesky missing salmon. And all amateur sleuths need a sidekick so we will be joined by our feline ami, Hercule. And (of course) there will be all kinds of Mystery Business, expert guests and special bonus episodes. Season 5 sounds like an absolute corker! Doesn't it just? We can't wait for you, Mes Amies to join us. Welcome to Season 5 of The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon. Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for an iconic, international train journey with a sassy Poirot. It's Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie Spoiler alert- we reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, Han quizzes Mads on Ags facts from a LRB podcast episode. In our new feature, TV Tattle, we swap notes on the Peter Ustinov and David Suchet versions of the book. In Case Notes, Han takes a tip from Poirot. And in Purrcule Pawrot, Hercule executes his own form of justice. We also discuss moustaches, live-in masseuses and the importance of dressing gowns. Mystery Mentions AOB: All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList In the mood for more mystery? Check out our other episodes on Agatha Christie Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for our bi-annual celebratory shemozzle! In a series first, we have an in-person planning meeting for Season 5. Mads gives Han an essential item for any good sleuth, donated by a fan of the show. There is also a throwback to former show sidekick, Hastings, of whom Mads sees a doppelganger. There are never-heard-before clips from our Banter in the Library folder. There are no spoilers in this episode. We also discuss the Caribbean of Scotland, hypnotism and the big stage that is Croydon. Mystery Mentions The London Eye Mystery - Siobhan Dowd Marple: 12 New Stories Next book: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie In the mood for more mystery? Check out our Summer Schmeozzle Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Tell us your Hall of Fame reads: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a 1920s mystery of speakeasy sleuthing - Harlem Sunset by Nekesa Afia We don't reveal whodunnit but there are minor plot spoilers. In Mystery Business, we're thrilled by a Queen of Crime quest at Strand Bookstore, NYC. In Case Notes, our jaded lead investigator receives a pep talk from a new supporter. Purrcule Pawrot involves a 'ticked off' Hercule. We also discuss feuding, reading tea leaves and ironing shoelaces. Despite the background noises, no clangers were harmed in the making of this episode. Mystery Mentions Blanche on the Lam - Barbara Neely (our episode on Blanche Cleans Up) Dead Dead Girls- Nekesa Afia AOB: All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList In the mood for more mystery? Check out our episode on Backdrop to Murder - Persia Walker (also 1920s mystery with a female lead) This is the last episode of Season 4. As always, thank you for listening, Mes Amies. Watch this space for the Summer Schemozzle and Season 5 in September. And in the meantime, keep sleuthing! Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for YA adventure with sleuthing siblings- The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd We don't reveal whodunnit but there are minor plot spoilers. In Mystery Business, it's all about Queens of Crime. There is Ags trivia and verdicts on latest Ovidia Yu. In Case Notes, a chance sighting complicates one of our most popular theories. We also discuss winking, dingbats and spontaneous combustion. Mystery Mentions The Murder on the Links, Death on the Nile, Evil Under the Sun, The Mysterious Affair at Styles - Agatha Christie Su Lin Mystery Series - Ovidia Yu (mentioned on this episode: The Frangipani Tree Mystery, The Mimosa Tree Mystery and The Mushroom Tree Mystery) AOB: Siobhan Dowd Trust and All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList Next book for 15th May: Harlem Sunset by Nekesa Afia In the mood for more mystery? Check out our episode on High Rise Mystery- Sharna Jackson (also set in London with sleuthing sisters) Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for the first in the Ali Rush mystery series, following the LAPD bike-cop in her first homicide case - Murder on Bamboo Lane by Naomi Hirahara. We don't reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, we are joined by special guest, CeeCee (aka the Wine Butler). He debriefs on an immersive murder mystery, Cyanide at the Speakeasy . This is a fabulous theatre piece by Moonstone Murder Mysteries*. We also reflect on the rarity that is a crime-solving trio, or indeed quartet or larger! We challenge listeners to find such a thing. In Purrcule Pawrot, Maddy has a few brief words on our feline friend. We also discuss the use of CI's* and the delights of Snapple and butter ramen. *Apologies for reference to Moonstone Mysteries in the recording. **Confidential Informants for non-sleuths out there. A shout-out also to Backstory bookshop in Balham; an excellent local independent bookshop. It specialises in non-fiction, but also stocks other genres, including murder mysteries. Mystery Mentions Shakespeare and Hathaway Killer Kung Pao - Vivien Chien Shanghai Moon - S.J. Rozan A Spy in the Struggle - Aya de Leon Next book for 10th April: The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd In the mood for more mystery? Check out our review of Killer Kung Pao (which we also discussed this episode - equally vivid references to very delicious food) Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for the second Perveen Mistry adventure in 1920s India- The Satapur Moonstone by Sujata Massey. We don't reveal whodunnit but there are some plot spoilers. In Mystery Business, we discuss sleuthing shows that are perfect Friday night fodder. Case Notes is an analysis of the latest development from the Schmeozzle. In Purrcule Pawrot, we reminisce about the late, great Hastings the cat. This leads us to his hapless namesake, Captain Hastings from Agatha Christie's Poirot. We also discuss the poison chalice of celebrity, palanquin rides and fake monkeys. Mystery Mentions Death in Paradise Beyond Paradise Search Party High Rise Mystery- Sharna Jackson Next book for 27th March: Murder on Bamboo Lane by Naomi Hirahara In the mood for more mystery? Check out our review of The Widows of Malabar Hill (also by Sujata Massey) Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a gruesome golden age mystery from one of our Queens of Crime - Death of Jezebel by Christianna Brand. We don't reveal whodunnit but there are some plot spoilers. In Mystery Business, we discuss the American version of The Traitors, featuring the very excellent Alan Cummings. In Purrcule Pawrot, Maddy reveals that Hercule is suffering from separation anxiety. There is also disappointment about the representation of a TV cat in Extraordinary. We also talk about an international trip, May Queens and spreading the Queens of Crime word. Mystery Mentions Jane Harper - The Dry Val McDermid - 1979 series Val McDermid - A Place of Execution Christianna Brand - Green for Danger, Tour de Force, London Particular, Suddenly at His Residence and Heads You Lose AOB OutsideIn - clothing brand tackling homelessness - for each item purchased, they donate an additional item to someone experiencing homelessness Next book for 13th March: The Satapur Moonstone by Sujata Massey. In the mood for more mystery? Check out our episode on Green for Danger, also by Christianna Brand Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for our bi-annual celebratory shemozzle! It's Valentine's Day so it's all about our love of mystery. Listen with a partner (in crime) and/or curl up with your favourite book. We share our Hall of Fame and reveal the top-scoring mysteries that have stolen our heart. We include pre-podcast reads as we delve into the Little Blue Book. Hold onto your seats, mes amies. Case Notes is a corker. Hannah interviews a fresh eye witness for the salmon (pre-disappearance!). Purrcule Pawrot is replaced with Cat Chat. We analyse the psychology of our feline friends. There are also never-heard-before clips from our Banter in the Library folder. There are no spoilers in this episode. We also discuss the art of clicking, cat accents and Skittles. Thank you to my cousins, Ollie and Chloe for the on-air intell on the case. If you enjoyed this episode, then consider donating to DEC Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal. Thank you. Next book for 27th February: The Death of Jezebel- Christianna Brand In the mood for more mystery? Check out our Summer Schmeozzle Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Tell us your Hall of Fame reads: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a Singaporean mystery from one of our Queens of Crime - Aunty Lee's Delights, by Ovidia Yu. We don't reveal whodunnit but there are some plot spoilers. FYI- there is one light (but justified) swear in this episode. In Mystery Business, we discuss The Traitors, and classic party game, Mafia/Werewolves. In a snack-heavy episode, we identify Smarties and discuss cheese and Marmite whirls. There is also an on-air tea-leaf disaster. Mystery Mentions Tree Mystery Series - Ovidia Yu (mentioned on this episode: The Frangipani Tree Mystery, The Mimosa Tree Mystery and The Mushroom Tree Mystery) Death in High Heels - Christianna Brand 4:50 From Paddington - Agatha Christie Our next episode, released on 13th February will be a Shermozzle! If you'd like to get ahead of the game though and join us in reading for our episode on 27th February, we'll be discussing The Satapur Moonstone by Sujata Massey. In the mood for more mystery? Check out our episode on The Mimosa Tree Mystery, also by Ovidia Yu Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a campus based mystery from the Penguin Crime Classics series- The Horizontal Man by Helen Eustis We don't reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, we give our spoiler-free verdict on Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. In Purrcule Pawrot, it's New Year, New Hercule as he triumphs over his foes. We also discuss sabotage, the Bermuda Triangle and tree-climbing goats. Mystery Mentions Death on the Cherwell - Mavis Doriel Hay (Season 3, Episode 15) Next book for 30th January: Aunty Lee's Delights - Ovidia Yu In the mood for more mystery? Check out our episode on Murder in Time by Elizabeth Ferrars (also a Penguin Crime Classic) Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a festive edition of the podcast, where we discuss, Tied Up in Tinsel, by one of our Queens of Crime, Ngaio Marsh. Spoiler alert! We reveal whodunnit! In Mystery Business, we delve into the psychology of Netflix show, The Mole. We also discuss 90s cartoon, Romuald the Reindeer, our ideal portraits and an on-air delivery. Mystery Mentions The Christmas Egg - Mary Kelly Next book for 9th January: The Horizontal Man - Helen Eustace In the mood for more mystery? Check out Season 1 Episode 8, The Christmas Egg - a cracking festive mystery! As discussed in this episode, the festive season can be tough, but this year might feel harder for many. We're not doing our usual Christmas giveaway. Instead, if you enjoyed this episode then how about donating the price of a paperback to charity? We mention Doorstep Library, and Give A Book. Thank you and Happy Christmas, Mes Amies. Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Rate us on Apple , Audible and Spotify Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a podcast first as we venture into a collection of mysteries, Marple: Twelve New Stories . The twelve writers are Alyssa Cole, Lucy Foley, Elly Griffiths, Natalie Haynes, Jean Kwok, Val McDermid, Karen M. McManus, Dreda Say Mitchell, Kate Mosse and Ruth Ware. No spoiler alert! We do not reveal whodunnit for any of the stories. In Mystery Business, there is a request for the show's 2 year anniversary and a spooky schemozzle. Case Notes and Purrcule Pawrot are short and sweet. We also discuss how to be a domestic goddess, how to wield a hatpin and how (not) to play snapdragon. Mystery Mentions Rare book laced with arsenic article Val McDermid - Queen of Crime in S2, Ep 14 The Lady Vanishes- Ethel Lina White International Agatha Christie Festival episode A Farrago of Blether- Maddy Berry - discussed here and here The Murder at the Vicarage- Agatha Christie Snapdragon episode and short video on how (not) to play snapdragon Overboard Nintendo Switch game AOB: Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics podcast Next book for 23rd December: Tied Up in Tinsel by Ngaio Marsh In the mood for more mystery? Check out Season 4 Episode 1 - The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side (Agatha Chrisitie) featuring the original Marple. Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Rate us on Apple , Audible and Spotify Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a spooky frolic with a formidable red-headed amateur sleuth - While the Patient Slept - Mignon G. Eberhart No spoiler alert! We do not reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, we talk about reality TV show, The Mole and our compatability for Hunted. There are also on-air deliveries; a supermarket order, and filth food for CeeCee. In Case Notes there is a Major Development. We also discuss bats, clothing-based sleuthing tips, and the art of violin maintenance. Mystery Mentions Women Sleuths - Various Authors (short stories collection) Appointment with Death - Agatha Christie The Circular Staircase - Mary Roberts Reinhart Next book for 12th December: Marple - 12 New Mysteries - Short Stories Collection In the mood for more mystery? Check out Season 2 Episode 4 - Blanche Cleans Up (Barbara Neely), also featuring a determined and brilliant amateur sleuth. Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a smoggy train journey of a mystery from one of our Queens of Crime - Shroud of Darkness - E.C.R. Lorac Spoiler alert! We reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, we talk about the intense experience of the True Spies podcast. In Purrcule Pawrot, there's an update from Hercule's social life. We also discuss sausage sums, ruffling literary feathers and the magic of Exeter. Mystery Mentions Crossed Skis (Season 1, Episode 5), Bats in the Belfry (Season 1, Episode 11) , Checkmate to Murder (Season 3, Episode 2) and Murder by Matchlight- E.C.R. Lorac London Particular- Christianna Brand The Franchise Affair- Josephine Tey The Christmas Egg- Mary Kelly The Wheel Spins- Ethel Lina White Next book for 28th November: While the Patient Slept- Mignon Eberhart In the mood for more mystery? Check out our other episodes on E.C.R.Lorac (see above for links) Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Hope you enjoy listening to the trailer. If you would prefer to read then here is the transcript: Hello, my name is Maddy and I'm Hannah, we are reading-partners-in-crime. Over the last 2 years, we have had over 50 book-based adventures together. We investigate a real-life case using advice from murder mystery authors. We review a book, find the sleuthing tips and hopefully, solve the case. Welcome to the Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon. In each episode, we talk about a different murder mystery book. It could be a familiar Golden Age novel or a modern thriller. All our choices are written by women mystery authors .In Season 4, we continue our search for more Queens of Crime- who will be crowned next? Indeed and in Case Notes, I am *still* investigating the missing salmon that disappeared on 22nd July 2017. That is determination, mon ami. I'll be there every step of the way along with our feline sidekick, Hercule. There will be more about him in regular Purrcule Pawrot updates. And (of course) there will still be all kinds of Mystery Business, expert guests and special bonus episodes. Wow, Season 4 sounds like a farrago of blether (to use an excellent mystery phrase) . Doesn't it just? We can't wait for you, Mes Amies to join us. Welcome to Season 4 of The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon. Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
In honour of it being Halloween, join us for a chilling 80s mystery from one of our Queens of Crime - The Skull Beneath the Skin - P.D. James. Spoiler alert! We reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, we talk about ghosts, fairies and the logistics of the reincarnation system. In Purcule Pawrot, Hercule's relationship with Marrascaud becomes ever more strained. We also discuss Han's invention of a new hot beverage, the Habitat rebrand and Maddy's first bra disappointment. Mystery Mentions An Unsuitable Job for a Woman - P.D. James Green for Danger - Christianna Brand Evil Under the Sun - Agatha Christie The Mistletoe Murder and Other Stories - P.D. James Death Comes to Pemberley - P.D. James Next book for 14th November: Shroud of Darkness - E.C.R. Lorac In the mood for more mystery? Check out Season 2 Episode 3 - Death Comes to Pemberley, also by P.D. James, and featuring special guest, Rose. Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a 'had I but known' mystery with surprising and amusing leading sleuth-sister - The Circular Staircase by Mary Roberts Rinehart. No spoiler alert! We don't reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, we talk about off-air reads and the thrill of successful sleuthing. In Case Notes, the return of Gertrude leads us back to the start. We also discuss International Friendship Day, beauty aids of 1908 and a Han called Jeff. Mystery Mentions A Taste of Death and An Unsuitable Job for a Woman - P.D. James (Season 2, Episode 3) At Bertram's Hotel - Agatha Christie Sophie Hannah on underrated Agatha Christie novels High- Rise Mystery- Sharna Jackson (Season 3, Episode 12) The Master Key - Masako Togawa (Season 3, Episode 14) AOB: Follow Mary's lead - breast awareness check Next book for 31st October: The Skull Beneath the Skin - P. D. James In the mood for more mystery? Check out The Leavenworth Case (another early read from 1878) Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Nominate a Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a modern day read with an intriguing central female protagonist- A Spy in the Struggle - Aya de Leon Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit. In Mystery Business, Hannah is excited about the return of one of her favourite pastimes. In Purrcule Pawrot, there is more on the ongoing saga between Hercule and Marrascaud. We also discuss our super senses, Agent Carter and spy handbooks. Mystery Mentions True Spies podcast Death in Focus - Anne Perry Next book for 17th October: The Circular Staircase - Mary Roberts Reinhart In the mood for more mystery? Check out our episode from Season 1 on Anne Perry - Death in Focus. (also about espionage) Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Send us your Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a classic Marple with an unusual motive - The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side by Agatha Christie. No spoiler alert! We don't reveal whodunnit. In a bumper edition of Mystery Business, there is exploration of an odd event and review of Ags TV. We also discuss poking about bathrooms, becoming mystery world experts and avoiding ‘madly irritating' Miss Knights. Mystery Mentions Marple: Twelve New Stories The Body in the Library, Ordeal by Innocence, A Caribbean Mystery, Towards Zero, At Bertram's Hotel and The Thirteen Problems - Agatha Christie Farrago of Blether- Maddy Berry Next book for 3rd October: A Spy in the Struggle- Aya de Leon In the mood for more mystery? Check out International Agatha Christie Festival 2021 - (all about Ags the OG) Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Send us your Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for our bi-annual celebratory shemozzle! We reflect on another season of sleuthing in our 50th episode. We mull on our initial expectations of the show, and finally recreate the scene of the crime. Captain Conundrum shares his insights as our Researcher/Esteemed Elder. There are also never-heard-before clips from our Banter in the Library folder and our off-air voice notes. There are no spoilers in this episode. We also discuss Billy Bass, The Parent Trap and vegan sweets. Mystery Mentions Sleeping Murder - Agatha Christie Tour de Force (Season 1, Episode 6)- Christianna Brand London Particular (Season 3, Episode 4) - Christianna Brand Next book for Season 4, released on 19th September: The Mirror Crack'd From Side to Side - Agatha Christie In the mood for more mystery? Check out our End of Year Shemozzle from earlier in the season. Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Tell us your top 3 podcast reads: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for an Oxford-based mystery, our final read of the season - Death on the Cherwell - Mavis Doriel Hay. Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. In Mystery Business, Maddy hands over all the treats. Han is delighted to receive green Penguin crime classics, and the new Agatha Christie t-shirt (from the Women's Prize for Fiction). We swap thoughts on Why Didn't They Ask Evans, currently on BritBox, and Han shares her initial takeaways from Death in Paradise. In Queens of Crime, Maddy enlightens Han with the details of the Wagatha Christie case. Han reveals some wild QofC social media interaction. We also discuss secret societies, aggressive swans and winning over university porters. Mystery Mentions The Mirror Crack'd From Side to Side - Theatre Production Murder Underground and The Santa Klaus Murder, both by Mavis Doriel Hay Post After Post-Mortem - E.C.R. Lorac The Horizontal Man - Helen Eustace Daughter of Time - Josephine Tey Jonathan Creek The Mystery of Wagatha Christie article - thanks to our ami, Mary for the link. Thank you again mes amies for joining us this season. We will now be taking a short break, and our next episode will be the special Summer Shermozzle! Follow our social media for the release of our Season 4 reading list. We will return in September. Keep sleuthing! In the mood for more mystery? Check out Season 1 Episode 2 - Murder Underground (also by Mavis) Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Follow us on Facebook: Missing Salmon Case page Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Send us your Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
Join us for a female-led Japanese mystery with a gasp-worthy twist - The Master Key by Masako Togawa. Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. In honour of this twisty read, there is no Mystery Business but we do have cameos from two amies. Our usual segments are replaced with an exclusive interview from Maddy's flat. We consult the wisdom of Helen (Hannah's Mum) on our oustanding questions about the book. We also discuss cat messes, letters from old teachers and spooky seances. Mystery Mentions 11 Must-read Japanese Mystery Novels (Honkaku) article on Books & Bao The Lady Killer- Masako Togawa Edogawa Rampo prize Guest episode with Dave Guest episode with Helen AOB: The Elegance of a Hedgehog by Muriel Barbary Next book for 6th June: Death on the Cherwell - Mavis Doriel Hay In the mood for more mystery? Check out Green for Danger - Season 2, Episode 9 (also has fascinating women) Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Send us your Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.