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“Miss, Miss, I found one!” Edith Langford smiled at the small child holding a painted egg and said, “Excellent!” for what felt like the thousandth time. Perhaps she and Mrs. Lundy had been too enthusiastic in organising the Longborough Easter egg hunt. They seemed to have hidden hundreds of the things. Around her, parents temporarilyContinue reading “The Mystery Egg”

Robin Cottage, the home of Mildred Parsons, was a pleasant house, somewhat bigger than the “cottage” part suggested. The late Mr. Parsons was a successful accountant, Mrs. Lundy explained, and had recently come into a small inheritance. “The money angle seems strong,” said Miss Mallowby, as they knocked and waited. “Lending credence to my theoryContinue reading “The Signature Bake Mystery — Part 2”

“This meeting of the Longborough Women’s Institute will now come to order.” Lady Elrington’s imposing voice quelled the chatter of a dozen ladies. Only Mrs. Lundy could be heard saying “and those ducks were vicious, my dear” before she too lapsed into attentive silence. “First order of business — the annual bake-sale fundraiser.” Edith LangfordContinue reading “The Signature Bake Mystery — Part 1”

“Christmas at Longborough Manor is certainly a splendid affair.” Edith Langford sipped her mulled wine and gazed around the ballroom, festooned with garlands and baubles of every kind. Around her, chandeliers sparkled, guests laughed, and servants flitted with trays of champagne. She felt a bit like Cinderella at the ball. She was certainly grateful toContinue reading “A Christmas Conundrum”

Mrs. Lundy stared at the constable in stunned silence. It was a state so unusual for her that it took Edith a moment to recover and ask the question that instantly came to mind. “But I remember you saying. ’He went and done it’. You didn’t mean Joe?” Constable Horn shook his head. “It’s WillContinue reading “Murder in the Woods — Part 2”

Edith Langford. Longborough’s new schoolteacher, was still getting used to rural life. So far her first country walk had taken her through some beautiful fields and near some rather frightening cows. Mrs. Lundy, chatting away by her side, assured her that cows were harmless, but Edith had her doubts. She could feel them watching her,Continue reading “Murder in the Woods — Part 1”

The village of Longborough, true to its name, consisted of one long road that wound its way toward the Cotswolds, looking very picturesque as it did so. Edith Langford, newly arrived from London and ready to teach the local schoolchildren, stepped out of her gate and looked admiringly at the neat rows of cottages onContinue reading “Two-Minute Murder”