NOT TO BE TAKEN

Jonathan Keeble's calm baritone adds just the right period touches to this seemingly simple mystery. In the small Dorsetshire village of Anneypenny, David Sewell witnesses the agonizing death of his friend. The local doctor claims the cause of death was gastric ulcers. David doesn't believe his diagnosis and slowly builds a case to prove otherwise. Keeble subtly introduces a host of characters, each with a motive. This mystery was originally part of a competition for readers in 1938, when it was published as A PUZZLE IN POISON. Keeble deftly lays out all the puzzle pieces, but putting it together will challenge even the cleverest armchair detective. Listeners may want to listen again to be sure they heard the shocking conclusion correctly. S.J.H. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2025]