# Bonfire of the Calamities: Beaufort Scales, Book 8 Audiobook

Bonfire of the Calamities is the eighth Beaufort Scales mystery, presented here as an unabridged audiobook narrated by Patricia Gallimore. Miriam and the Women’s Institute investigate a murder after the evidence points towards Miriam’s sister Rainbow, with dragons and eccentric allies in the mix.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 4.99 GBP
- Previous price: 14.37 GBP
- Discount: 65%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T14:37:58.929Z
- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 633

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## At a glance

- Book 8 in the Beaufort Scales series.
- Cosy mystery plot centres on a murder, a framing attempt and Miriam’s efforts to clear Rainbow’s name.
- The listing describes rogue wildlife, informants, rebels and dragons alongside the investigation.

## Pros

- Unabridged presentation gives the story a stated listening length of just over 12 hours.
- Narration is credited to Patricia Gallimore, giving buyers a specific narrator to assess before choosing.
- Customer feedback specifically praises the humour, characterisation and camaraderie.

## Specifications

### Audiobook details
- Format: Audiobook
- Edition: Unabridged
- Listening length: 12 hours and 12 minutes
- Language: English
- Publication date: 1 Dec. 2023
### Credits
- Author: Kim M. Watt
- Narrator: Patricia Gallimore
- Publisher: Isis Publishing Ltd

## Before you buy

- This is the eighth book in a series, so readers new to Beaufort Scales may prefer to check whether they want to start with an earlier instalment.

## A good fit for

- Listeners following the Beaufort Scales series who want its eighth instalment.
- Cosy mystery fans interested in an investigation with humour, dragons and a close-knit group of allies.

## Less suited to

- Buyers seeking a standalone story without series context, unless they are comfortable starting at Book 8.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes an entertaining, humorous cosy mystery with appealing characters, warmth and camaraderie, and some listeners appreciate that it does not end on a cliffhanger. The largely five-star rating distribution is consistent with a positive overall reception, though ratings alone cannot establish what any individual listener valued. These reported reactions may suit buyers looking for a character-led listen, while the listed 12-hour-plus length and Book 8 position matter if you are choosing a long listen or entering the series here.
- Positive themes: Customer feedback praises the humour and entertaining story.
- Positive themes: The supplied feedback highlights character development, writing quality and the book’s place in the series.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 12 hours and 12 minutes.
### Is this a standalone book?
It is identified as Book 8 in the Beaufort Scales series. The listing does not say whether it works as a standalone.
### Who narrates this edition?
The listed narrator is Patricia Gallimore.

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