A dashing lineup of elegant crime tales and gritty hardboiled detective stories, alternately menacing and cozy, with two exotic locales, and murder in the mix.Stories in this set include:Dashiell Hammett's "The Creeping Siamese", performed by John Shea - The Continental Op gets his manC.S. Montanye's "A Shock for the Countess", performed by Fionnula Flanagan - Intrigue in the alps in this clever tale of a jewelry heistEd McBain's, "Improvisation", ...

In the quaint town of Willow Creek, where snow blankets the streets and laughter fills the air, a thrilling adventure awaits. Join Hattie Howard's "Tobogganing" as she embarks on a heart-pounding journey down the icy slopes. With each exhilarating slide, secrets unravel, friendships deepen, and the true spirit of winter unfolds. Prepare for a captivating tale that will warm your heart and leave you longing for the next snowy escapade.

Comedy troupe Peepolykus star in their own BBC Radio 4 sketch show, creating eight riotous reboots of literary classics"In comedy terms, what Peepolykus can do is limitless " VarietyPeepolykus (pronounced 'people-like-us') have toured their irreverent brand of comic theatre in over 100 towns across four continents. Now they've taken to the airwaves, hijacking the great works of fiction to hilarious effect. Assuming the rol...