Audiobooks narrated by Charlotte Ritchie

Mallory Vayle and Maggoty Skull in... The Beast from Beneath

"The second in a spooky and hilarious new series about a talkative skull and a necromancer-in-training. Read by BBC's Ghosts actress Charlotte Ritchie! Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Wednesday. Mallory Vayle and her talkative skull, Maggoty, star in another fabulous adventure! Mallory is getting to grips with her new powers and her new talkative friend, Maggoty. But when Maggoty sees a wig in Les Wigs shop, he just won't shut up about it! It's expensive, and no one seems able to pay Mallory properly for her cosmic services. So her Aunt Lilith takes matters into her own hands, but in her quest to increase her own supernatural skills, she accidentally summons a Nightmare. It, inevitably, goes HORRIBLY wrong and Mallory must take a perilous journey into the bowels of Carrion Castle in search of the solution to Aunt Lillith's problem... But it's only when a bony fella with a scythe turns up (that's Death – himself! – by the way) that she knows she and Maggoty are in for some terrifying fun and games! With proper laughs and proper scares, this series is not only the perfect Halloween treat but a side-splitting and spine-tingling year-round listen. Have you listened to the spooktastic... Mallory Vayle and the Curse of Maggoty Skull (Waterstones Children's Book of the Month, October 2024) Praise for Mallory Vayle and Maggoty Skull: 'Effortlessly blends outrageous humour and genuine creepiness' - The Guardian 'Skullduggery pleasant meets A Series of Unfortunate Events. Do not miss! Spooky AND funny, a killer combo!' - Louie Stowell"

Martin Howard (Author), Charlotte Ritchie (Narrator)

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Holmes Is Missing: The follow-up to the Sunday Times bestselling mystery thriller

"Brought to you by Penguin. It’s their toughest case yet. And their best detective is missing. Holmes, Margaret and Poe’s Brooklyn-based detective agency solves the crimes no one else can. Or they did – until Holmes decided to leave the business. There is no time to waste as the team are called to a fresh NYPD crime scene – and tasked with looking into the disappearance of six infants. Time is ticking as they work to unravel the mystery. But they need Holmes. If they're going to solve the crime of the century, first they must save their friend. Praise for Holmes, Margaret and Poe . . . 'A classic, witty and wonderful mystery from the king of crime. Fast-paced and fun, clever and exciting. I loved it' Chris Whitaker I loved every criminally delicious moment of Holmes, Margaret and Poe. What a wild ride! Hooked from the first page - and not just by the edge of my seat crime stories but also the depth and complexity of the characters. Rock on Book 2! - Dreda Say Mitchell © James Patterson 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

James Patterson (Author), Charlotte Ritchie, Jared Zeus, Rhashan Stone (Narrator)

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Mallory Vayle and the Curse of Maggoty Skull

"Super funny, super spooky for budding horror fans about a talkative skull and a necromancer-in-training - read by BBC's Ghosts actress Charlotte Ritchie! Mallory Vayle would list her interests as being normal, books about ponies and very definitely NOT talking to dead people. But when her parents' carriage takes a leap off Gibbett Bridge - an accident for which there appears to be no explanation - she is taken in by a strange aunt the family disowned years ago and brought to her new, and very spooky, home. Aunt Lilith, a charlatan psychic, is quick to monetise Mallory's prodigious skills in talking to dead people and starts to advertise grand seances (ticketed obvs) in her spiritual news sheet. The ghosts of her parents also take up residence in the house but are cruelly snatched away by the shadow of Hellysh Spatzl, the grimmest, wickedest necromancer in all of history. To get them back, Mallory will have to learn how to use the talents she hates and raise the old hag from the dead. Her teacher? A talking skull called Maggoty, who wants some favours in return for his help - not just a gorgeous blond wig and some sparkly earrings, but for Mallory to break the curse that has left his spirit locked inside his own skull for 500 years. Mallory will have to lean into who she is and what she can do and make a pack with the evil Hellysh Spatzl to get her parents back while at the same time putting on a sensational Halloween spectacular at only five shillings a head for an amazed audience at Nightmare Castle. And learn to love her chatty sidekick and his glorious wig... As darkly hilarious as The Addams Family, this is really good fun. An alternative spooky Victoriana packed with laughs and outrageous characters, at its heart, it's a story of a young girl coming to terms with her own gifts and accepting that nobody is 'normal'. Credit music by Aaron Lampert, copyright Nosy Crow 2024. Cover illustration by Ray Tierney, copyright Nosy Crow 2024"

Martin Howard (Author), Charlotte Ritchie (Narrator)

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Holmes, Margaret and Poe: The Sunday Times bestselling mystery thriller

"Brought to you by Penguin. Holmes, Margaret and Poe was a No.10 Sunday Times bestseller A compulsive and entertaining contemporary mystery featuring a team of unique private investigators - perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Knives Out. Brendan Holmes, Margaret Marple and August Poe run the most in-demand private investigation agency in New York City. The three detectives make a formidable team, solving a series of seemingly impossible crimes which expose the dark underbelly of the city - from a priceless art theft, high-stakes kidnapping and a decades-old unsolved murder, to a gruesome subterranean prison and corruption and bribery at the highest levels of power. But it's not long before their headline-grabbing breakthroughs, unconventional methods - and untraceable pasts - attract the attention of the NYPD and the FBI. After all, it's no surprise that there's a mystery or two to unravel in the city that never sleeps . . . not least, who really are Holmes, Margaret and Poe? 'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' Lee Child 'A classic, witty and wonderful mystery from the king of crime. Fast-paced and fun, clever and exciting. I loved it.' Chris Whitaker 'I loved every criminally delicious moment of Holmes, Margaret and Poe. What a wild ride! Hooked from the first page - and not just by the edge of my seat crime stories but also the depth and complexity of the characters. Rock on Book 2!' Dreda Say Mitchell ©2024 James Patterson (P)2024 Penguin Audio"

James Patterson (Author), Charlotte Ritchie, Jared Zeus, Laurence Bouvard, Rashan Stone (Narrator)

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GHOSTS: The Button House Archives: The instant Sunday Times bestseller companion book to the BBC’s much loved television series

"Bloomsbury presents GHOSTS: The Button House Archives by Mat Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond, read by Mat Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Lolly Adefope, Charlotte Ritchie, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Ben Ashenden, Isaac Gittins, Kristin Atherton, Will Seaward, Rupert Farley, Chris Rowe, Nezar Alderazi and Richard Hughes. The enhanced audiobook companion to the BBC sitcom GHOSTS, perfect for all the family. *Narrated by the GHOSTS Cast* *Featuring Bonus Audio Content* Everybody leaves a trace. The ghosts of Button House may have been dead a long time – some of them a very long time – but they have all left their mark on the world (even if, in Robin’s case, that mark is just a handprint on the wall of a cave). Gathered together in this volume is a treasure trove of unearthed cuttings, original records and rare artefacts that explore the unseen lives of those who died at Button House: from Thomas's love letters to Pat's ‘Summer Camp Rap’, and from Julian's campaign promises to Lady Button's Rules of Etiquette. There are even documents dictated to the one person who can see and hear the ghosts: Alison Cooper. Written by the show’s creators – Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond – this eclectic archive is a unique chance to discover more about the beloved ghosts of Button House. Thank be to Moonah! An audiobook for all the family, it is as warm-spirited and deliriously daft as the series itself. Based on the BBC television series Ghosts produced by Monumental Television in association with Them There. Cover images: front © BBC Studios, photography by Steve Schofield, back © Monumental Television, photography by Steve Schofield and Trevor O’Brien."

Ben Willbond, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, Martha Howe-Douglas, Mat Baynton, Simon Farnaby (Author), Ben Ashenden, Ben Willbond, Charlotte Ritchie, Chris Rowe, Isaac Gittins, Jim Howick, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Kristin Atherton, Laurence Rickard, Lolly Adefope, Martha Howe-Douglas, Mat Baynton, Nezar Alderazi, Richard Hughes, Rupert Farley, Simon Farnaby, Will Seaward (Narrator)

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12 Puffin Tales of Christmas: A collection of festive stories featuring classic Puffin authors

"Brought to you by Puffin. A festive audio collection of magical Christmas stories from a range of Puffin's much-loved authors as well as six brand-new tales! Cosy up and get ready for a magical Christmas with this festive collection of 12 Puffin tales, featuring much-loved Puffin authors. This collection includes: Magical extracts from Christmas is Coming, A Winter's Tale and Demerara Sugar by Beatrix Potter Alfie's Christmas by Shirley Hughes Night Before Christmas by Clement Clark Moore The Nativity by May Eliot And six brand-new original stories, perfect for getting the whole family into the Christmas spirit! (P) Penguin Audio 2021"

Puffin (Author), Charlotte Ritchie (Narrator)

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Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Birthday: The perfect bedtime book in the No.1 bestselling series

"Brought to you by Ladybird. The perfect bedtime book to calm your own sleepy unicorn, even on their birthday! Full of balloons, presents and birthday fun (and a sprightly unicorn and her friends), little readers will love this calming tale before bed. It's Twinkle the unicorn's birthday and she's having a sleepover party! There are party games, presents, cake, balloons and even fireworks! But as Twinkle's dad counts down to bedtime, there's still a lot going on . . . will Twinkle and her friends go to sleep in time? Finishing on a gentle end, it's the perfect bedtime tale. Also available: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn - Toy and Book set Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur © Rhiannon Fielding 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021"

Rhiannon Fielding (Author), Charlotte Ritchie (Narrator)

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Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dragon: A calming bedtime story in the No.1 bestselling series

"Brought to you by Ladybird. This is the perfect story to calm little sleepy dragons everywhere, just in time to go to bed. Soaring high in the skies to find adventure, little dragon siblings Flicker and Flash are doing their best to avoid going to bed. But then they spot a lost egg that they need to get back to its mother - will they get back in time? © Rhiannon Fielding 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021"

Rhiannon Fielding (Author), Charlotte Ritchie (Narrator)

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When They Find Her: An unputdownable thriller with a twist that will take your breath away

"Brought to you by Penguin. HAVE YOU EVER TOLD A LIE YOU COULDN'T TAKE BACK? THIS IS THE DEBUT THRILLER THAT WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY NAOMI ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A MOTHER. But three years ago, her husband left, taking their child with him. Now, her daughter has come to stay, and Naomi knows it's her one chance to re-build her family. But the night ends in a terrible accident. And Naomi has no memory of what happened. Panicking, desperate, Naomi finds herself telling a lie: 'My daughter is missing.' NOW SHE CAN NEVER TAKE IT BACK. 'I'll be recommending it to everyone I know' SARAH PEARSE, author of The Sanatorium 'A stand out psychological thriller with heart' ASHLEY AUDRAIN, author of The Push 'A genuinely shocking twist' 5***** READER REVIEW 'Superb. Utterly gripping' WILL DEAN, author of The Last Thing to Burn 'Truly the stuff of nightmares. Couldn't put it down' CATHERINE COOPER, of The Chalet 'A tense and claustrophobic rollercoaster' NINA MANNING 'Had me turning pages into the early hours. Truly superb' KATIE LOWE READERS ARE HOOKED BY WHEN THEY FIND HER . . . 'This book was one I was excited to read and it didn't disappoint . . . the story was excellent' 5***** READER REVIEW 'As clever and compelling as it is gripping' 5***** READER REVIEW 'Nail-biting suspense throughout' 5***** READER REVIEW © Lia Middleton 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021"

Lia Middleton (Author), Charlotte Ritchie (Narrator)

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The Eve Illusion

"Brought to you by Penguin THE SECOND BOOK IN THE BESTSELLING EVE OF MAN TRILOGY BY TOM AND GIOVANNA FLETCHER Eve is the last girl on earth. For the last sixteen years, Eve has been a prisoner. Guarded by the Mothers. Trapped by her fate. Watched by the world. Until she took her chance, and escaped. Eve finally has the freedom she has wanted for so long, and with Bram she has the love. But both come at a price . . . In this dangerous new world beyond the Tower, the regime are only ever one step behind. And together with the desperate rebel group fighting against them, Eve has found herself in more danger than she ever could have imagined. With everything stacked against them, can Eve and Bram survive? ©Tom Fletcher, Giovanna Fletcher 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020"

Giovanna Fletcher, Tom Fletcher (Author), Charlotte Ritchie, Josh Dylan, Sam Woolf (Narrator)

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Villette: Penguin Classics

"Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Charlotte Ritchie, best known for her roles as Oregon in Channel 4's Fresh Meat, Hannah in the BBC Three comedy Siblings, and as Barbara Gilbert in BBC drama Call the Midwife. With neither friends nor family, Lucy Snowe sets sail from England to find employment in a girls' boarding school in the small town of Villette. There she struggles to retain her self-possession in the face of unruly pupils, an initially suspicious headmaster and her own complex feelings, first for the school's English doctor and then for the dictatorial professor Paul Emmanuel. Drawing on her own deeply unhappy experiences as a governess in Brussels, Charlotte Brontë's last and most autobiographical novel is a powerfully moving study of isolation and the pain of unrequited love, narrated by a heroine determined to preserve an independent spirit in the face of adverse circumstances. 'Listening to Call the Midwife actress Charlotte Richie read Charlotte Brontë's lesser-known novel Villette was a hugely enjoyable experience on my morning commute on trains so packed that I could not stretch out my arms to open a book.' - i News (P) 2019 Penguin Audio"

Charlotte Brontë (Author), Charlotte Ritchie (Narrator)

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Eve of Man

"Penguin Audio presents Eve of Man by Giovanna and Tom Fletcher, read by Charlotte Ritchie and Josh Dylan. AGAINST ALL ODDS, SHE SURVIVED. THE FIRST GIRL BORN IN FIFTY YEARS. THEY CALLED HER EVE . . . Described by Tom and Giovanna as an unconventional love story set in a dystopian future, Eve of Man is the tale of what happens when you turn sixteen and realise you're the most important person in the world. Do you embrace your fate - or do you run from it? Visit Tom and Giovanna's social media channels to watch the trailer, and don't forget to check back here for more information in the coming weeks."

Giovanna Fletcher, Tom Fletcher (Author), Charlotte Ritchie, Josh Dylan (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Charlotte Ritchie

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