Murder on the Marlow Belle
Murder on the Marlow Belle by Robert Thorogood is a cozy crime novel published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited in June 2025. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Verity Beresford, who seeks the help of Judith Potts, Marlow’s amateur sleuth, when her husband Oliver goes missing after a party on a private cruiser. As the investigation unfolds, Oliver’s body is discovered in the Thames, prompting the Marlow Murder Club to delve into the complexities surrounding his life and the secrets of the Marlow Amateur Dramatic Society.
Readers will find an engaging narrative filled with mystery and intrigue as Judith, Suzie, and Becks work to uncover the truth behind Oliver’s death. The plot reveals the tangled relationships and hidden animosities within the community, showcasing the dynamics of amateur sleuthing. With themes of friendship and the pursuit of justice, this novel offers a blend of humor and suspense, inviting readers to join the Marlow Murder Club in their quest to solve the case before the killer escapes.
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‘Step aboard for another sparkling Marlow Murder Club yarn … The best thing since Jerome K Jerome!’ Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners
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Verity Beresford is worried about her husband. Oliver didn’t come home last night so of course Verity goes straight to Judith Potts, Marlow’s resident amateur sleuth, for help. Oliver, founder of the Marlow Amateur Dramatic Society, had hired The Marlow Belle, a private pleasure cruiser, for an exclusive party with the MADS committee but no one remembers seeing him disembark. And then Oliver’s body washes up on the Thames with two bullet holes in him – it’s time for the Marlow Murder Club to leap into action.
Oliver was a rather complicated chap and he wasn’t short of enemies. Judith, Suzie, and Becks are convinced they’ll crack the case in no time. But things are not as they seem in the Marlow Amateur Dramatic Society, and the gang will need to keep their wits about them, otherwise a killer may sail away scot-free …
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Praise for Robert Thorogood
‘Cosy crime at its best’ Crime Monthly
‘A light-hearted romp with gallons of humour, mystery and brilliant sleuthing’ The Sun
‘Full of unexpected twists and turns … we will be enjoying the mysteries of Robert Thorogood for many years to come’ Daily Mail
‘Fiendishly clever and funny, with delightful and original characters. I loved it!’ Roz Watkins
‘Thrilling and heartfelt, gripping and wonderfully humorous … an absolute joy from first page to last’ Chris Whitaker
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