Sally Phillips, Bob Mortimer – 07.09.25
Famous people often get books published just because they’re famous even though their books are rubbish. I’m happy to say that (in my opinion at least) this is not the case here. I have very much enjoyed listening the the audiobook of this novel read by the author as well as Sally Phillips. Bob Mortimer’s dead pan delivery is the perfect addition to his witty and ironic prose. This is a cosy mystery with likeable characters with whimsy charm, from the lacking-self-confidence Gary, to his irascible but heart of gold neighbour, Grace, and the feisty but damaged love interest, Emily. Throw in some very bad villains and some talking (at least in Gary’s imagination) furry or feathered creatures and the whole experience was as satisfying as a big meat pie with gravy and mashed potatoes and a slice of Battenburg and cup of builder’s tea to follow.
Sarah Wray Writer 