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The Queen of Poisons
- The Marlow Murder Club, Book 3
- Narrated by: Nicolette McKenzie
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
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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
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- Sam Hall
- 24-01-24
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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- Gill
- 04-02-24
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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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- Anonymous User
- 08-03-24
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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- James
- 16-02-24
Great fun
Really enjoyed it, clichés and all
I’ve absolutely got to take ride on the Interceptor to Marlow
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- Anthony J.
- 18-02-24
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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- MISS A C SHORTALL-EARDLEY
- 21-01-24
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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- Miss
- 22-02-24
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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- Kindle Customer
- 19-02-24
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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- Lizzie J
- 06-07-24
A lovely listen
You know exactly where you are with Robert’s latest excursion into the dastardly doings in Marlow. And you know that the trip of friends will absolutely solve the murder.
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- Carolina
- 17-05-24
Heart-warming, funny and intriguing storyline
Overall, I really enjoyed this murder mystery series!
I like the balance between the personalities of the three main characters, because that’s what makes this series so heart-warming. It makes you smile as you listen to their bickering. Judith and Suzie, in particular, are such funny characters!
The murder mystery story is complex, intelligent and intriguing, keeping you trying to guess who the murderer is.
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My only critique on this book is that I couldn’t understand why the threesome didn’t check Sophia’s alibi from when they first heard it - checking if she had really punctured a tire at the automobile repair company. But that is minuscule and finding out the answer earlier wouldn’t have made such a big difference.
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