The Queen of Poisons

Marlow Murder Club, Book 3

By: Robert Thorogood

Narrated by: Nicolette McKenzie

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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 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

Fun sequel, interesting mystery

Really liked the mystery in this one. Will need more time to see if I’ll like it more than book 2s. I found the side characters - the suspects and the victims in this one quite interesting, and sort of wished we got even more of that. Overall this instalment felt a bit shorter compared to the previous 2 and I think one of our main 3 characters didn’t really get their own plot line.

Great narrator

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

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..

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.

Amusing romp

Again the trio figures it out! It is totally improbable that any such folks could run around confronting possible murderers with various accusations, provoking them, and otherwise putting themselves at risk of life and limb. But they do. It is tedious somewhat and very repetitious, most obviously when Judith explains things in infinite detail, but if you last until the end, you’ll have the most delightful surprise twist. Worth the wait. A skimpy plot but performed with lovely enthusiasm and gusto. Enough to take your mind off your troubles. So worth it.

Wonderful in many ways

This book was an intricate, thought-provoking who-done-it. But the extraordinary charm coming from our sleuths was due to their individual definitions and discoveries of personal happiness was the real star of the book for me.

Brilliant!

Really love this series and this one was the best so far,can’t wait till the next one is available.
The characters are really quirky and funny and the narrator does a great job of bringing them to life.

Enjoyable but…

This one was not as good as the first two. I wish the characters would be a little less 2 d this time.

Endearing characters

Thoroughly enjoyed this 3rd book in the Marlowe Murder series. Robert Thorogood spins a convoluted plot that keeps you guessing.

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).