The Marlow Murder Club

Name: The Marlow Murder Club
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9780008435912
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By Robert Thorogood

Series: The Marlow Murder Club Mysteries

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The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood is a captivating crime and thriller novel following Judith Potts, a spirited seventy-seven-year-old woman who finds herself solving a murder in her tranquil town. After witnessing a crime and believing the police are unable to solve it, Judith enlists the help of two unlikely companions. Together, they delve into the mystery, unearthing secrets and forming a unique bond as they navigate the twists and turns of the case.
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NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES. Season 2 out March 2025!

‘I want to be Judith Potts when I grow up’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Read the whole thing in one day . . . I was hooked. It had me laughing to myself all day. Would recommend' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Comedy, thrilling, suspenseful. It was a brilliant read’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A deftly plotted, funny and unexpected murder mystery . . . Highly recommended!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

To solve an impossible murder, you need an impossible hero…

Seventy-seven-year-old Judith Potts is blissfully happy. She lives alone in a faded mansion in Marlow, sets crosswords for The Times, and there’s no man in her life to tell her what to do or how much whisky to drink.

One evening, while out swimming in the Thames, Judith witnesses a brutal murder. When the local police don’t believe her story, Judith and two unlikely friends decide to investigate for themselves. Together, they are the Marlow Murder Club.

But soon another body turns up, and it seems they have a real-life serial killer on their hands. Now the puzzle they set out to solve has become a trap from which they might never escape…

Praise for Robert Thorogood

‘Agatha Christie with a modern twist’ Sun

‘This brilliantly crafted, hugely enjoyable and suitably goosebump-inducing novel is an utter delight from start to finish’ HEAT

‘A hugely enjoyable murder mystery written with wonderful verve, humour and compassion. Utterly delightful’ Robert Webb

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The Marlow Murder Club has received praise for its entertaining and humorous writing style, drawing inspiration from Agatha Christie with a modern twist. Readers appreciate its clever plotting, delightful characters, and the witty charm infused throughout the narrative. The novel is celebrated for its engaging and enjoyable mystery, providing a wonderful escapism with a blend of humour and suspense.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008435912

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Robert Thorogood is the creator of the hit BBC One TV series Death In Paradise. He was born in Colchester, Essex, in 1972. When he was 10-years old, he read his first proper novel - Agatha Christie's Peril at End House - and he's been in love with the genre ever since. He now lives in Marlow in Buckinghamshire with his wife and children.

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