Death in Nonna's Kitchen audiobook
Death in Nonna's Kitchen is an unabridged audiobook by Alex Coombs, narrated by Penelope Rawlins. Chef Charlie Hunter is drawn into a blackmail investigation during a local opera festival, with the threat possibly connected to a TV chef's team or his Italian roots.
At a glance
- A culinary cosy mystery centred on chef Charlie Hunter and a blackmail threat.
- Set against Hampden Green's local opera festival, with possible links to a TV chef's team and his Italian roots.
- Unabridged audio narrated by Penelope Rawlins.
Reference price: £14.31
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- The 9 hours and 43 minutes listening length gives the story room to develop its mystery and setting.
- The combination of a chef protagonist, blackmail and possible murder offers a distinctive culinary-mystery premise.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 9 hours and 43 minutes |
| Author | Alex Coombs |
| Narrator | Penelope Rawlins |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | QUEST from W. F. Howes Ltd |
| Publication date | 8 Aug. 2024 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for an unabridged cosy culinary mystery with a blackmail plot.
- Fans of stories involving chefs, local festivals and a mystery tied to Italian roots.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean positive overall, with most ratings in the four- and five-star categories, though some are lower. The ratings alone do not establish what listeners praised or disliked, so they offer only a broad indication of reception rather than guidance about narration or plot quality.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates Death in Nonna's Kitchen?
It is written by Alex Coombs and narrated by Penelope Rawlins.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 9 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the story about?
Chef Charlie Hunter investigates who is blackmailing TV chef Matteo McLeish while working in his kitchen during Hampden Green's opera festival.
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