The Brenda and Effie Mysteries

Winner of the New York Festivals Radio Award 2015 for Best Audiobook

Welcome to the mysterious town of Whitby, where 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…

Paul Magrs’ macabre literary creations are brought to life by Anne Reid (Last Tango in Halifax) in the award-winning The Brenda and Effie Mysteries.

1. The Woman in a Black Beehive

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1. The Woman in a Black Beehive

There's a strange new landlady in Whitby, with a black beehive, nasty scars and a very chequered past...

Starring: Anne Reid, with Alex Lowe and Chris Pavlo

2. Bat Out of Hull

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2. Bat Out of Hull

A once-famous ventriloquist delights in causing chaos and putting the willies up old women

Starring: Anne Reid, with Alex Lowe and Chris Pavlo

3. Spicy Tea and Sympathy

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3. Spicy Tea and Sympathy

When Prof Marius Keys moves to town, Brenda and Effie develop mummy issues

Starring: Anne Reid, with Dan Starkey and Stephen Critchlow

4. Brenda Has Risen from the Grave

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4. Brenda Has Risen from the Grave

Effie is dating the Elephant Man. But did the real Elephant Man really have a trunk and large ears?

Starring: Anne Reid, with Dan Starkey and Stephen Critchlow