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 r ..read more

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 ..read more

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 Szy ..read more

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 thr ..read more

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 onli ..read more

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 N ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ou ..read more

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 C ..read more

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 ..read more