Review #3: The Bunburry Series by Helen Marchmont

This series is a group of 3 short stories. It is very quaint and fits it's audible description to a tee:

"A series of cosy mysteries set in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry"

Narration - 8.5/10   Storyline - 7/10   Ease of Listening - 9.5/10

The Bunburry Series begins by introducing Alfie, the main character, who is travelling down to the Cotswolds from London after his Aunt dies and leaves her eccentric cottage to him in her will. The little town of Bunburry, which is famous for its fudge, endures a series of unfortunate events through 3 episodes of short stories. 

I've marked the storyline down slightly, as it comes across as being a bit of a spoof series, taking the biscuit (or fudge!) out of the more serious murder novels, like the books featuring in my previous reviews. Saying that, Aunt Augusta's friends Liz and Marge are the most adorable and loveable characters I've ever had the pleasure of getting to know. 

Be prepared to be hungry, there's lots of mention of fudge, but also be prepared to giggle to yourself (and others who have no idea what you're laughing at, as this is easily the best book to listen to when you've had a hard day or you just want to take your mind off the serious world outside.

The narration matched the book. Nathaniel Parker puts a great little spin on it, and his tone is relatively easy to listen to, if not a little posh to match Alfie's character. 

If you're looking for excitement and thrill, I have to say that this book is not for you, but if you just want a little, light-hearted giggle, download this series! It worked out more value for money if you bought this book on Audible, rather than using a credit, as it cost less than a fiver at the time I purchased it. 

That's it, I'm off to find fudge!

Stay safe!

Steph x