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The Queen of Poisons

By: Robert Thorogood
Narrated by: Nicolette McKenzie
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The top 10 Sunday Times bestseller
NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES

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 realize 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 …

©2024 Robert Thorogood (P)2024 HarperCollins UK

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Murder Mystery & Friendship

The Queen of Poisons was a cute cozy “who done it”. I love the three main “girlfriend”characters & how they interact with each other - like real friends do! It’s fun to see them follow all the clues until they solve the murder mystery! Easy listening/entertaining. (Book 3 of 3 in series).

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Great narrator

This was a fun story and was lighthearted - which was what I needed when listening.

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Great Series!

I love these characters and Nicolette Mackenzie is a phenomenal narrator! I hope there will be a book 4.

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excellent book

Fabulous book. I love this series and the books just keep getting better and better. I was thrilled to hear that PBS Masterpiece has created a series based on the books. they're already working on season 2.

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Charming characters, great story

I have enjoyed all the books in this series. The mysteries are light hearted and cleverly put together and the characters are such fun.

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A bit of a letdown :/

I really like this series. But this third book didn’t feel nearly as fun compared to the other two. It was still enjoyable, but not as much as the other two. The murder mystery was clever and it is very clear Thorogood but in a lot of thought into subtle details and clues. However, the backdrop of the stories of Judith, Suzie and Becks felt boring and dull. Also solving the murder seemed too convenient. Something isn’t quite the same, and I don’t know what..

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Fabulous narration

Really enjoyed it. Can’t wait for the next one! I love the three friends. They are so distinctive and funny.

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Not Quite As Good

This book was not quite as good as the others. The characters are still lovely, but there were a few mistakes. For instance, Judith gets out of the river, gets dressed and then suddenly is undressed again. Nothing earth-shattering, but just a bit sloppy. Oh well, maybe the next one will be better.

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Brilliant Fun

Judith, Becks & Suzy are a wonderful trio amateur sleuths. Always a pleasure to find time with them in Marlow.

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It was OK

I liked the first two books, this one, less so. For the first part of the book, I almost gave up as I was getting bored. I did not mind suspending belief that the lead detective would let our three woman run riot over the suspects rights, but it did get tiresome.
There was not as much fun to this story but it did pick up half way through and the ending was clever.

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