The Marlow Murder Club - Thorogood, Robert
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"Judith Potts is seventy-seven years old and blissfully happy. She lives on her own in a faded mansion just outside Marlow, there's no man in her life to tell her what to do or how much whisky to drink, and to keep herself busy she sets crosswords for The Times newspaper. One evening, while out swimming in the Thames, Judith witnesses a brutal murder. The local police don't believe her story, so she decides to investigate for herself, and is soon joined in her quest by Suzie, a salt-of-the-earth dog-walker, and Becks, the prim and proper wife of the local vicar. Together, they are the Marlow…mehr

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"Judith Potts is seventy-seven years old and blissfully happy. She lives on her own in a faded mansion just outside Marlow, there's no man in her life to tell her what to do or how much whisky to drink, and to keep herself busy she sets crosswords for The Times newspaper. One evening, while out swimming in the Thames, Judith witnesses a brutal murder. The local police don't believe her story, so she decides to investigate for herself, and is soon joined in her quest by Suzie, a salt-of-the-earth dog-walker, and Becks, the prim and proper wife of the local vicar. Together, they are the Marlow Murder Club. When another body turns up, they realize they have a real-life serial killer on their hands. And the puzzle they set out to solve has become a trap from which they might never escape... "I love Robert Thorogood's writing." -Peter James, international bestselling author"--
Autorenporträt
Robert Thorogood is an English screenwriter and novelist. He is the creator of the BBC One murder mystery series Death in Paradise.
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'A hugely enjoyable murder mystery written with wonderful verve, humour and compassion. Utterly delightful' ROBERT WEBB

'I love Robert Thorogood's writing' PETER JAMES

'A great read' YOURS

'Has the feel of an Agatha Christie with a modern twist' SUN

'An Agatha Christie-inspired puzzle of a novel ... beautifully crafted ... a criminal success' MY WEEKLY

'I really enjoyed it. A great escapist yarn from start to finish' SIMON KERNICK

'Murder and mayhem in the sleepy Home Counties, done with style, panache and just the right amount of humour' PAUL FINCH

'Light relief' SAGA

'Witty and charming, and filled with a cast of winning characters and fiendish puzzles. Guaranteed to entertain!' CHRIS EWAN

'An absolute joy to read. Funny, entertaining and beautifully written' B. A. PARIS

'Laugh-out-loud humour, superb plotting and a full-throttle finale ... entertaining and enjoyable ... the perfect read to fill the long, lockdown nights of winter' LANCASHIRE POST

'A delightful read - Judith is the hero that everyone needs' LOUISE JENSEN

''Thrilling and heartfelt, gripping and wonderfully humorous, The Marlow Murder Club is an absolute joy from first page to last' CHRIS WHITAKER

'This is just the kind of book I love to read - a proper whodunit with clues, suspects, and engaging characters. Great location too, and lots of charm and humour. I loved it' FAITH MARTIN

''The perfect book for these troubled times - fiendishly clever and funny, with delightful and original characters. I loved it!' ROZ WATKINS

'Assured cosy crime from an ingenious author ... Damn right funny and heartwarming at times, this is great fun indeed' CRIME TIME

'Beautifully crafted, funny and thrilling, Thorogood has created a delightful read' DEON MEYER

'A hugely entertaining mystery' MARK EDWARDS

'One of the most original and beguiling characters I have read about for a long time ... a delight from start to finish. Robert Thorogood has brought the fun back into crime fiction' SIMON BRETT

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