The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon

Join us for a dive into the murky underworld of the 1930s shipping industry.

We don't reveal whodunnit but there are some minor plot spoilers.

In Mystery Business, Han reveals some recently acquired 1970s Elizabeth Ferrars novels.

In TV Tattle, we are delighted by the whimsy of The Lady Vanishes. It is a pleasing throwback to a pre-podcast read, The Wheel Spins

We also discuss Race Across the World, Only Murders in the Building and classic Jonathan Creek.

Mystery Mentions

Murder In Time, The Cup and the Lip, and Alive and Dead - All by Elizabeth Ferrars

Christianna Brand - London Particular

The Horizontal Man - Helen Eustis

Bats in the Belfry - E. C. R. Lorac

The Pearl Thief - Elizabeth Wein

Just William - Richmal Crompton

The Mousetrap and Spider's Web - both plays by Agatha Christie

AOB:  ⁠All Good Bookshop⁠ - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at ⁠LitaList⁠

In the mood for more mystery? Check out episode on London Particular, another London-based treat, where the fog also plays a key role!

Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@missingsalmoncase⁠

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This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.

Mes amies, it's here. We reflect on the findings of our 3 year investigation into the case of the missing salmon.

We create a visual map and detailed timeline. We test the top theories and suspects.

Who had the means, motive and opportunity? How was the salmon swiped at such speed? And who, oh who, is Gertrude?

Listen in for shocking revelations, psychological analysis and silly shenanigans.

Reminder on suspects/witness list

MK- Hannah's brother and Blom - his friend

Papa K or PK- Hannah's Dad

A1 aka Ceecee/Wine Butler- Hannah's husband

Ollie- Hannah's cousin- confirmed saw salmon

And if you have no idea about the background to this case...Listen in to Season 1 (from Episode 2).

Join us for a chilling exploration of lust and jealousy in 1960s Tokyo.

We don't reveal whodunnit but there are some minor plot spoilers.

In Mystery Business, there is an apology for an incident with tempura prawns.

TV Tattle is both amazing and infuriating in equal measure. We swap notes on the soundtrack to Playgirl and a tantalising mention of The Lady Killer film.

In Case Notes, we wonder whether the culprit will strike again at Maddy's wedding.

We also discuss blood types, serious names and gripping twists.

Mystery Mentions

The Master Key - Masako Togawa (our episode here)

AOB:  All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList

Give blood

In the mood for more mystery? Check out our other episode on Masako Togawa- The Master Key or Green for Danger by Christianna Brand (for similar twists and turns in a Kent hospital during the Blitz)

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This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.

Hope you enjoy listening to the trailer. If you would prefer to read then here is the transcript:

Hello, my name is Maddy and I’m Hannah, we are reading-partners-in-crime. We investigate a real-life case using advice from murder mystery authors.  We review a book, find the sleuthing tips and hopefully, solve the case.  Welcome to the Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon.

In Season 5, we will travelling around the world in 15 mysteries.  We also have an exciting new feature, TV Tattle. This is alongside the golden oldies of Queens of Crime and Case Notes. We are *still* investigating the pesky missing salmon.

And all amateur sleuths need a sidekick  so we will be joined by our feline ami, Hercule.  And (of course) there will be all kinds of Mystery Business, expert guests and special bonus episodes.

Season 5 sounds like an absolute corker! Doesn’t it just?

We can’t wait for you, Mes Amies to join us. Welcome to Season 5 of The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon.

Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase

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This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.

Join us for an iconic, international train journey with a sassy Poirot. It's Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

Spoiler alert- we reveal whodunnit.

In Mystery Business, Han quizzes Mads on Ags facts from a LRB podcast episode.

In our new feature, TV Tattle, we swap notes on the Peter Ustinov and David Suchet versions of the book.

In Case Notes, Han takes a tip from Poirot.

And in Purrcule Pawrot, Hercule executes his own form of justice.

We also discuss moustaches, live-in masseuses and the importance of dressing gowns.

Mystery Mentions

AOB:  All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList

In the mood for more mystery? Check out our other episodes on Agatha Christie

Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase

Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon

Nominate a Queen of Crime: [email protected]

This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.

Join us for our bi-annual celebratory shemozzle!

In a series first, we have an in-person planning meeting for Season 5. Mads gives Han an essential item for any good sleuth, donated by a fan of the show. There is also a throwback to former show sidekick, Hastings, of whom Mads sees a doppelganger.

There are never-heard-before clips from our Banter in the Library folder. There are no spoilers in this episode.

We also discuss the Caribbean of Scotland, hypnotism and the big stage that is Croydon. 

Mystery Mentions

The London Eye Mystery - Siobhan Dowd

Marple: 12 New Stories

Next book: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

In the mood for more mystery? Check out our⁠ Summer Schmeozzle⁠

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This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.

Join us for a 1920s mystery of speakeasy sleuthing - Harlem Sunset by Nekesa Afia⁠

We don't reveal whodunnit but there are minor plot spoilers.

In Mystery Business, we're thrilled by a Queen of Crime quest at Strand Bookstore, NYC.

In Case Notes, our jaded lead investigator receives a pep talk from a new supporter.

Purrcule Pawrot involves a 'ticked off' Hercule.

We also discuss feuding, reading tea leaves and ironing shoelaces.

Despite the background noises, no clangers were harmed in the making of this episode.

Mystery Mentions

Blanche on the Lam - Barbara Neely (our episode on Blanche Cleans Up)

Dead Dead Girls- Nekesa Afia

AOB:  All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList

In the mood for more mystery? Check out our episode on Backdrop to Murder - Persia Walker (also 1920s mystery with a female lead)

This is the last episode of Season 4. As always, thank you for listening, Mes Amies. Watch this space for the Summer Schemozzle and Season 5 in September. And in the meantime, keep sleuthing!

Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase

Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon

Nominate a Queen of Crime: [email protected]

This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.

 Join us for YA adventure with sleuthing siblings- The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd

We don't reveal whodunnit but there are minor plot spoilers.

In Mystery Business, it's all about Queens of Crime. There is Ags trivia and verdicts on latest Ovidia Yu.

In Case Notes, a chance sighting complicates one of our most popular theories.

We also discuss winking, dingbats and spontaneous combustion.

Mystery Mentions

The Murder on the Links, Death on the Nile, Evil Under the Sun, The Mysterious Affair at Styles - Agatha Christie

Su Lin Mystery Series - Ovidia Yu (mentioned on this episode: The Frangipani Tree Mystery, The Mimosa Tree Mystery and The Mushroom Tree Mystery)

AOB: Siobhan Dowd Trust and All Good Bookshop - order with Hannah or through our online bookshelf at LitaList

Next book for 15th May: Harlem Sunset by Nekesa Afia

In the mood for more mystery? Check out our episode on High Rise Mystery- Sharna Jackson  (also set in London with sleuthing sisters)

Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase

Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon

Nominate a Queen of Crime: [email protected]

This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.

Join us for the first in the Ali Rush mystery series, following the LAPD bike-cop in her first homicide case - Murder on Bamboo Lane by Naomi Hirahara.

We don't reveal whodunnit.

In Mystery Business, we are joined by special guest, CeeCee (aka the Wine Butler). He debriefs on an immersive murder mystery, Cyanide at the Speakeasy . This is a fabulous theatre piece by Moonstone Murder Mysteries*. We also reflect on the rarity that is a crime-solving trio, or indeed quartet or larger! We challenge listeners to find such a thing.

In Purrcule Pawrot, Maddy has a few brief words on our feline friend.

We also discuss the use of CI's* and the delights of Snapple and butter ramen.

*Apologies for reference to Moonstone Mysteries in the recording.

**Confidential Informants for non-sleuths out there.

A shout-out also to Backstory bookshop in Balham; an excellent local independent bookshop. It specialises in non-fiction, but also stocks other genres, including murder mysteries.

Mystery Mentions

Shakespeare and Hathaway

Killer Kung Pao - Vivien Chien

Shanghai Moon - S.J. Rozan

A Spy in the Struggle - Aya de Leon

Next book for 10th April: The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd

In the mood for more mystery? Check out our review of Killer Kung Pao (which we also discussed this episode - equally vivid references to very delicious food)

Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase

Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon

Nominate a Queen of Crime: [email protected]

This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.

Join us for the second Perveen Mistry adventure in 1920s India- The Satapur Moonstone by Sujata Massey. 

We don't reveal whodunnit but there are some plot spoilers.

In Mystery Business, we discuss sleuthing shows that are perfect Friday night fodder. 

Case Notes is an analysis of the latest development from the Schmeozzle. 

In Purrcule Pawrot, we reminisce about the late, great Hastings the cat. This leads us to his hapless namesake, Captain Hastings from Agatha Christie's Poirot. 

We also discuss the poison chalice of celebrity, palanquin rides and fake monkeys. 

Mystery Mentions

Death in Paradise

Beyond Paradise

Search Party

High Rise Mystery- Sharna Jackson 

Next book for 27th March: Murder on Bamboo Lane by Naomi Hirahara

In the mood for more mystery? Check out our review of The Widows of Malabar Hill (also by Sujata Massey)

Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase

Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon

Nominate a Queen of Crime: [email protected]

This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.