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Death Comes to Marlow

Marlow Murder Club, Book 2

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Death Comes to Marlow

By: Robert Thorogood
Narrated by: Nicolette McKenzie
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Judith, Suzie and Becks return in the brilliant second crime novel in the Marlow Murder Club series, from the creator of the hit TV series, Death in Paradise.

It’s been an enjoyable and murder-free time for Judith, Suzie and Becks – AKA the Marlow Murder Club – since the events of last year. The most exciting thing on the horizon is the upcoming wedding of Marlow grandee, Sir Peter Bailey, to his nurse, Jenny Page. Sir Peter is having a party at his grand mansion on the river Thames the day before the wedding, and Judith and Co. are looking forward to a bit of free champagne.

But during the soiree, there’s a crash from inside the house, and when the Marlow Murder Club rush to investigate, they are shocked to find the groom-to-be crushed to death in his study.

The study was locked from the inside, so the police don’t consider the death suspicious. But Judith disagrees. As far as she's concerned, Peter was murdered! And it’s up to the Marlow Murder Club to find the killer before he or she strikes again....

©2023 Robert Thorogood (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Cosy Satire Comedy Wedding Fiction Mystery Suspense

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Excellent fun

Another thoroughly enjoyable Marlow Murder. Looking forward to reading many more titles . Great listening on a winter’s day

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Quirky and fun

I just loved this classic locked room mystery. The characteristics are quirky and fun. More about Judith and her friends please.

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Another excellent book in the series

Just as good as the first, got to love these characters. A few twists along the way.

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couldn't stop listening

after the first.book.in the series I couldn't wait to jump into the next. boy was I not disappointed! an excellent story done with excellent narration. looking forward to the next!

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Good twists

Good characters, clever twists. Well read and easy to follow. And helpful for cryptic crosswords.

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Great lighthearted whodunit

I love the voice of these books, a perfect match! The story is well thought out and find myself trying to remind characters of clues as they become useful. Quirky, fun and addictive, I’m keen for the next one…

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Great story

Well read , wonderful plot , so many twists and turns , kept me guessing and brilliant twist at the end , can’t wait for book 3

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Intricate plot entwined with wonderful setting

The characterisation was well thought out. The plot had enough traditional crime genre, but given a modern twist.
The minor characters( particularly the male characters) a bit too stereotypical but I suspect this was used as a foil to highlight the feminist narrative.
Having said all that it was fun to read!

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Familial angst gets antsy

Judith the nudist swimmer, Suzie the dog lover and Becky the beatific are invited for canapes, champagne and chicanery by the local baron, who may or may not have the will and ability to die twice. With one victim, a pair of wellies, four to six suspects, a returning detective, all running amok in Marlow with 1 Michelin star.
Terribly enjoyable laugh out loud listen thank you Robert Thorogood, much appreciated. :-)

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Waste of time, stupid and woke

Terrible book, bad woke storyline. Almost all of the male characters are stupid, incompetent and evil. Almost all of the female characters are brave, smart and wonderful. If that's not enough wokeness for you, there’s also an LGBT storyline and the author promotes ESG investing. The solution to the murder mystery is dumb and a giant let-down.

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