The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood
The Marlow Murder Club is a charming and well-written mystery novel by Robert Thorogood, the creator of the Death in Paradise TV series, set in a little Buckinghamshire town on the River Thames.
The story follows a group of unlikely amateur detectives who team up to solve a murder that the police are sceptical about. The characters are all well-developed and likeable, and the plot is full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end.
One of the things that I enjoyed most about The Marlow Murder Club were the characters. Judith is a retired archeologist, now a crossword setter, who is now in her 70s, lives in a faded mansion and likes to swim wild in the River Thames. She’s sharp, witty, and always has a plan. Becks is the vicar's wife, who’s tough, determined, and fiercely protective of her family. Suzie is a local dog walker and she’s kind, compassionate, and always willing to help others.
When Judith, out having her usual swim in the river one evening, witnesses a murder, the police don't believe her so she takes matters into her own hands. The plot thereafter is full of twists, turns and a few red herrings, and the reader is kept guessing until the very end. I found myself racing through the book, eager to find out who the killer was.
Overall, I thought The Marlow Murder Club was a great read. It is a charming, well-written mystery with a cast of likeable characters. I would definitely recommend it to fans of cosy mysteries or anyone who enjoys a good whodunit.
It's being adapted into a TV mini-series with Samantha Bond (Downton Abbey, Home Fires) taking the lead as Judith Potts, Cara Horgan (The Sandman, Traitors) as Becks Starling, Jo Martin (Doctor Who, Back to Life) as Suzie Harris, and Natalie Dew (Sandylands, The Capture) as DS Tanika Malik.
I would definitely read more books by Robert Thorogood. 7/10 😀
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