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The Marlow Murder Club
Series: The Marlow Murder Club Mysteries
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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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The first novel in a gripping and funny cosy crime and mystery series from the creator of the hit TV series Death in Paradise
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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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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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…
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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
Series: The Marlow Murder Club Mysteries
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The Marlow Murder Club
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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐...Paperback$2100Elsewhere:$2299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Murder on the Marlow Belle
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The Top 3 Sunday Times bestselling author NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES starring Samantha Bond, Jo Martin, and Cara Horgan. Season 3 coming in 2026! 'Another joyfully ingenious caper from the master of the game, with one of the most satisfying endings I’ve read in a long time' Louise Candlish, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘Smart, funny, and packed with twists,...PaperbackSold Out -
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
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.
Book Details
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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
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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