Snare (Unabridged) The renowned mystery writer Miss Melinda Pink arrives at the small Highland crofting village of Sgoradale determined to finish her latest book. But she soon discovers some sinister undercurrents. Local handyman Ivar Campbell regularly implies that he may be involved in espionage and intelligence work. Most of the villagers ignore this as lies and idle boasting, until Ivar's wife leaves him, and his cottage is set on fire. But when anonymous letters and hints of blackmail escalate to murder, Miss Pink is on the case. Using methods that might be considered questionable by police standards, she refuses to give up until all the secrets of this quiet loch-side retreat are fully exposed. Hilary Neville was born in Glasgow and read history at Cambridge University before pursuing a publishing career for eight years. After training at Webber Douglas Academy she worked in theatre, TV and radio. Now based in Edinburgh, Hilary has recorded many short stories for the BBC, also dramas, book serialisations and numerous voice-overs. She is a narrator for Sky TV’s History Channel and enjoys performing words-and-music programmes all over Scotland.
1 Cassettes Running Time: approx. 6 hrs 45 mins
Audio Tape - Soundings (2003)
The Raptor Zone On the foggy coast of Oregon lies a tiny community in seeming wilderness. The people there lead an urban lifestyle that encompasses both gourmet food and a passion for the natural world. The only crime in Sundown is that of exploitation, as the local logging industry destroys the habitat of the spotted owl.
In this civilized enclave are several authors, most notably Lois Keller, the successful crime writer and her more unfortunate husband, Andy, a screenwriter. When Andy introduces his ‘assistant’ Gayleen, he puts the cat among the pigeons, and in his perverse humour attaches a bumper sticker to his wife’s car: I LOVE SPOTTED OWLS. ROASTED.
When Miss Pink arrives in Sundown on the heels of Andy and Gayleen, she finds a volatile situation. Some people have taken matters into their own hands. Raptors have begun to operate in the canyons and not all of them are feathered. Patricia Gallimore has been broadcasting regularly for the BBC since winning the Carleton Hobbs student drama award. She is currently best known for her role as Pat Archer in The Archers, with whom she shares strong beliefs in conservation and organic growing. Her other work includes poetry recitals, film dubbing and voice-overs.
6 Cassettes Running Time: approx. 7 hrs 30 mins
Snare (Unabridged)
Snare (Unabridged)