I still don't know how to exactly classify these types of books. They're cozy-ish but don't quite feel like they should be categorized as such. But they also feel more specific than "mystery". They're a particular thing and I feel like there should be a simple thing to say when referring to them or looking for other books like them. I'll keep thinking about it while I read more. SAG-AFTRA’s Duncan Crabtree-Ireland Says Studio Talks Are “Productive” But Cautions, “We’re Not There Yet” As AI Emerges As Latest Focus Judith is on high alert when subsequently, two more people are found dead - Iqbal Kassam, a taxi driver and Liz Curtis, Olympic silver medalist and owner of Marlow Rowing Center. All three murders have the same signature and the weapon is determined to be an antique German Luger pistol. The Marlow Murder Club is a hugely entertaining mystery, and Judith Potts, the Marple of Marlow, is a wonderful new detective character." - Martin Edwards

Because it will be shoved down your throat throughout the book over and over as though it somehow means she's able to solve murders. It's ridiculous. The characters themselves are wonderful, they each bring something to the group. I particularly liked Judith who is the brains and the force behind the team. Being a crossword compiler gives her a unique ability to see clues slightly differently, someone who thinks outside the box. She also has a few skeletons in her own closet… Final Thoughts Seventy-seven year old Judith Potts lives on her own in her mansion along the Thames. She compiles crosswords for the national newspapers for a living, enjoys her whiskey, loves jigsaw puzzles and swims the river in the nude when she pleases. While swimming one evening she hears a gunshot echo across the garden of her neighbor, local art gallery owner Stefan Dunwoody. She calls the police and upon initial investigation, they don’t find anything that would warrant suspicion and assume that Mr. Dunwoody is probably away for the duration. Judith, not entirely convinced, goes exploring and finds the body of her neighbor at the base of his garden on the other side of a dam along the river. MASTERPIECE is presented on PBS by GBH Boston. Debra Hayward, Monumental co-founder, said: “We instantly fell in love with Robert’s book, and we’re delighted that he is bringing it to the screen with us. Combined with Steve Barron’s brilliant directing and our superb cast led by Samantha Bond, we hope that audiences will be as captivated by Robert’s Marlow as we are.” I highly recommend this book to readers who have enjoyed The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman and Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn. This was my favorite book of the three!A hugely enjoyable murder mystery written with wonderful verve, humour and compassion. Utterly delightful’ Robert Webb Rumours have been floating around, film crews spotted scoping out town centre locations, orange film location signs have been seen in Marlow….and today filming starts on a TV adaptation of The Marlow Murder Club! PBS and BBC Studios-owned UKTV also co-produce crime thriller Miss Scarlet and the Duke, which has run for three seasons, with a fourth set to air next year. All three were TENACIOUS, CREATIVE and BRAVE-and as their friendship grew, their personal confidence and self worth grew too-a lovely thing to witness. Judith realises the garden lady is Liz Curtis, the woman who runs the Marlow Rowing Centre. Suzie says Liz has killed before.

The Marlow Murder Club" is the second book I've read in the past few months where a group of senior citizens go and solve a murder. It seems to be becoming quite a trend and I only have three words: KEEP THEM COMING! I loved "The Thursday Murder Club" and I've loved "The Marlow Murder Club". I find so refreshing to read a murder mystery with a group of unlikely sleuths and not a tormented detective! They head to the solicitor’s office and make up a story to get info out of him. They don’t get much out of him but he seems cagey. They think he has shredded some documents. But it's hinted at for the entire book that he died under more mysterious circumstances and Judith killed him.

The ending was surprising and fun summing up all their clues they had gathered. If you are into an old vibe mystery, this one is for you! It kept me going with their nonstop energy. If you’re like me, you’re instantly thinking that this is a rip-off of The Thursday Murder Club. I can’t help but think that’s where part of the author’s inspiration came from. However, whether I’m right or wrong, this one is enjoyable on its own merits and so much fun! The similarities end after the basics. The Ending. Things went a wee bit silly in the end with a series of events that were meant to heighten the suspense and sense of peril, but it didn’t quite work for me. The writing is delightful, Marlow is a sleepy little town where you wouldn’t expect to see any criminal activity let alone three murders! The author has given us plenty of the twists and turns that you would expect to see in a murder mystery along with a few clues and red herring. It is on one of these swimming ventures that she hears someone cry out in the dark followed by a gunshot. Judith is certain that a neighbor has been murdered and tells the police so when she calls 999. However, the police decide otherwise. This must be rubbish, thinks Judith!

The police of course think she’s a meddlesome old woman who should mind her business. They don’t take her seriously at all. So she takes it upon herself to solve the murder. She receives help with her endeavor from her new friend Suzie and together they form the Marlowe Murder club. When another body appears, they believe there is a serial killer on the loose. Will the murder club be able to solve the case? This was a charming cosy mystery with delightful characters. Mrs Judith Potts, 77 year old cruciverbalist, was having her customary nude evening swim in the Thames when she heard a call and a shot from her neighbour, Stefan’s, place across the river. She couldn’t actually climb ashore there so swam home and called the police. Stefan had been shot dead right between the eyes. The very next day though the local Marlow taxi driver, Iqbal Kassam, is also shot dead in the same manner. A woman is spying on Malik from the bushes. She says her name is Suzie Harris and she is Iqbal’s dog walker. She agrees to look after the dog for the time being. Be More Connell: British TV Has “Improved & Modernised” Its Attitude To Sex & Violence, Says Ofcom Study The group attends Iqbal’s funeral. They are told that Iqbal was supposed to inherit some money from his neighbour, an old man called Ezra. Except someone made Ezra change his will and give them the money instead. They need to figure out who this other person is.

Strong women are at this story’s center and the trio of wannabe detectives ultimately develop an unlikely but abiding friendship. Keeping up with the minds and instincts of these women is fun and entertaining escapism. There are plenty of suspects to consider and audiences will relish solving the addictive puzzle of whois the killer? June 5, 2023) MASTERPIECE and UKTV announce the co-commissioning of the TV adaptation of Robert Thorogood’s novel The Marlow Murder Club. From the creator of global hit Death in Paradise, and the producers of award-winning show Ghosts, the series will star Samantha Bond who is joined by Jo Martin, Cara Horgan and Natalie Dew. Airing in four parts on MASTERPIECE in the US, the series is a UKTV co-production with MASTERPIECE on PBS, produced by Monumental Television in association with ITV Studios. The gang figure out that Andy Bishop shredded information about Ezra’s will. Ezra’s two witnesses both died in March the previous year, but the will was dated in May. Sus. I was listening to the audiobook, so I didn't have the satisfaction of throwing the book across the room. The author does a good job in keeping us guessing the identity of the culprit, throwing in numerous red herrings and enough twists and turns to keep the reader engaged and entertained till the very end. I adored Judith and admire her spunk! The Marlow Murder Clubby Robert Thorogood is a fun cozy mystery with an interesting cast of characters, a good dose of humor (some genuinely laugh-out-loud moments) and a satisfying ending. I eagerly look forward to reading the next book in the series.

Clues have been left on both victims, indicating a third murder is to be expected. When a third character is murdered, there seems to be no connection between the three victims. Is there a serial killer loose in Marlow? The three women eagerly pursue clues, interview suspects, examine alibis, and realize they have a highly complex puzzle to solve. They are enticed and puzzled by the twists, dead ends, and red herrings. They are undeterred by the possible dangers they bravely face. One night while swimming she hears a gunshot coming from a neighbor’s house, and the next morning a body is found. The police call it a suicide despite the fact that no gun is found and the shot was in the middle of his forehead (?!?!). The police aren’t the sharpest knives in the drawer, but OK, it’s a cozy so I can go along with it. The official synopsis for The Marlow Murder Clubis: "Judith Potts is seventy-seven years old and blissfully happy. She lives on her own in a faded mansion just outside Marlow, there's no man in her life to tell her what to do or how much whisky to drink, and to keep herself busy she sets crosswords for The Times newspaper." mp_sf_list: a:5:{i:0;s:15:"mp_sf_list_item";i:1;s:15:"mp_sf_list_item";i:2;s:15:"mp_sf_list_item";i:3;s:15:"mp_sf_list_item";i:4;s:15:"mp_sf_list_item";} This is just the kind of book I love to read – a proper whodunit with clues, suspects, and engaging leading characters. Great location too, and lots of charm and humour. I loved it." - Faith MartinMeet Judith Potts, 77, living in a mansion and designing crosswords for the paper. When she stumbles upon her neighbor's murder police don't listen to her cause, murder don't happen in Marlow, so she must try to solve it herself. Read a full summary of The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood below. If you can’t remember what happened in The Marlow Murder Club and you need a refresher, then you’re in the right place. What happened in The Marlow Murder Club? i am a little tired of the privileged middle class white women solving crime trope even though it is very funny… that’s why it’s not 5 stars I love a good cozy mystery!! I thoroughly enjoyed the Thursday Murder Club, The Postscipt Murders and others. So I set my expectations into the “cozy” setting, sat down and was ready to enjoy. Judith says that Danny killed Stefan for Elliot, and Elliot killed Iqbal for Andy. It was a weird trio murder! They were all on the same rowing team at school, which is how they knew each other.