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The Queen of Poisons

By: Robert Thorogood
Narrated by: Nicolette McKenzie
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Summary

The top 10 Sunday Times bestseller NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES on Drama and UKTV Play

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Who killed the Mayor? It’s up to the Marlow Murder Club to find out . . .

Geoffrey Lushington, Mayor of Marlow, dies suddenly during a Town Council meeting. When traces of aconite – also known as the queen of poisons – are found in his coffee cup, the police realise he was murdered. But who did it? And why?

The police bring Judith, Suzie and Becks in to investigate as Civilian Advisors right from the start, so they have free rein to interview suspects and follow the evidence to their heart’s content, which is perfect because Judith has no time for rules and standard procedure. But this case has the Marlow Murder Club stumped. Who would want to kill the affable Mayor? How did they even get the poison into his coffee? And is anyone else in danger? The Marlow Murder Club are about to face their most difficult case yet . . .

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Praise for The Marlow Murder Club Mysteries:

‘I love Robert Thorogood’s writing’ Peter James

‘Cosy crime at its best’ Crime Monthly

‘Cleverly plotted and laugh-out-loud funny’ Yours magazine

‘The perfect cosy crime to curl up with’ Heat

©2024 Robert Thorogood (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers

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The narration is brilliant as always

I have really enjoyed this series of books. I don’t think this one was quite as strong as the first two. Felt a bit drawn out and convoluted rather than cleverly woven. That said I still thought it was a good listen. The ladies are entertaining!

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Northwest listener

I have read all in this series so far, they all follow the same story line, Lightweight crime stories but I quite enjoy them in-between stories that are more demanding of my attention and sometimes brutal. I would love to be one of the ladies in this group.

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Can’t get enough of this series.

I’ve read all three and throughly enjoyed them. I love the dynamic between the three, main characters. We used to live in Marlow and it’s lovely to be reminded of the town. Just a wholesome read without the often stomach-turning events of many crime novels. Can we have some more in the series please?

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Great fun

Really enjoyed it, clichés and all

I’ve absolutely got to take ride on the Interceptor to Marlow

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Easy to listen to and enjoyable

I enjoy these characters immensely and whilst the story line is somewhat unbelievable, it is well told and narrated

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Another who done it with many twists and turns

Always a pleasure to listen to these books! You can’t get distracted for a second otherwise you’re bound to miss a key bit in the plot.

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Really good story and great narration

Lovely main characters, good mystery to keep you guessing until the end and the narrator is brilliant.

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A cosy mystery

This is a nice, cosy murder mystery. I've read all 3 of the Marlow Murder Club series. This is not the best of the 3, but it's still a very good read. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you interested. I love Thorogood's characterisation, and the narration on Audible is fantastic as always.
This mystery follows the investigation into a death at a local council meeting. Judith, Suzy, and Becks are their usual tenacious selves, helping the police solve the murder.

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Cosy Crime at it's best

After accusing everyone I thought it was going to end flat. Always more to it in the last hour or so. Didn't see it coming. Roll on the next one.

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Ok- nice. Characters

Nice characters but this one - despite detailed plot was rather plodding . Bring on the travel sweets!

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