--- product_id: 287697563 title: "The Marlow Murder Club: The first novel in a gripping and funny cosy crime and mystery series from the creator of the hit TV series Death in Paradise: Book 1 (The Marlow Murder Club Mysteries)" brand: "robert thorogood" price: "143.14 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/287697563-the-marlow-murder-club-the-first-novel-in-a-gripping store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Marlow Murder Club: The first novel in a gripping and funny cosy crime and mystery series from the creator of the hit TV series Death in Paradise: Book 1 (The Marlow Murder Club Mysteries) **Brand:** robert thorogood **Price:** 143.14 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Marlow Murder Club: The first novel in a gripping and funny cosy crime and mystery series from the creator of the hit TV series Death in Paradise: Book 1 (The Marlow Murder Club Mysteries) by robert thorogood - **How much does it cost?** 143.14 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/287697563-the-marlow-murder-club-the-first-novel-in-a-gripping) ## Best For - robert thorogood enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted robert thorogood brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Marlow Murder Club: The first novel in a gripping and funny cosy crime and mystery series from the creator of the hit TV series Death in Paradise: Book 1 (The Marlow Murder Club Mysteries) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71rqcuf9SuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Well, that was fun! Engaging & original characters with an intriguing puzzle to solve: simply fun! *by A***H on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 March 2021* Okay, lets deal with the cavils (and the cavillers) first: yes there a several moments of high improbability and others where the noise of clunky plotting almost drowns out the rest, and yes the police officer character is so thin as to seem an amateur exercise in plotting (give her a couple of banal, minuscule and stereotypical personal problems to make her seem real) and at times the style of writing itself, especially the dialogue, is so naive I thought it was a first novel and not a very good one at that. But ... but ... the whole thing is just so much fun!Disclaimer: as a woman in her seventies whose lack of height is fully compensated by her rotundity, who enjoys one privilege of her age, remaining in bed if there's no particular need to get out of it, whose house care standards can fairly be described as relaxed and whose friends and detractors alike would probably describe as feisty and, er, idiosyncratic, I was destined to enjoy the main character immensely from the start. (I might even take up the nude swimming if I had a suitable river handy.) But I don’t think this blinded me to the book's weaknesses. I think anyone who is willing to just accept a little license with probabilities in places, ignoring any pompous little internal critic demanding strict adherence to police procedural norms, and can just hang on tight for the ride would enjoy this joyful little romp of a book immensely.As I said, I took an immediate liking (and fellow-feeling) for the main character, and found her wholly believable barring a little — quite unnecessary — stretching in a (to me) over-sentimental ending, quite out of step with the overall tone of the book. The two other characters were both recognisable types though by no means stereotypes, and although the younger of the two was a little exaggerated she was nevertheless an amusing satire of a type of woman familiar to anyone who has ever been involved in a parent-teacher committee for a school in one of our leafier suburbs or more socially-desirable county towns. The third character, the dog walker, was so well-realised I knew her at once. (I was once married to a vet so am thoroughly familiar with the type of woman who has come to view the world largely through canine, or sometimes feline, eyes and as a result has come happily adrift of social norms and cares not a jot.) These three women were such fun to spend time with and were so sympathetically — and knowledgeably — portrayed I thought for a time the author was a woman. (Congratulations are due to his wife, I think, for probably many years of helping him to understand — and value — women, and congratulations to the author for paying attention.)As for the plot I think, by and large, he plays fair. Although a seasoned crime novel reader may suspect the solution before the end, I doubt if many will notice one crucual clue hidden in plain sight early on in the story, resulting in a good few slapped foreheads when it is put into context at the end: mine is certainly still (metaphorically) smarting and my shins are equally in some pain because I missed it. But there are others aplenty and the central puzzle holds up well.But don’t read this if you're looking for a plot full of forensic detail and carefully based on exact police procedures. (Though the essential problem of having amateur sleuths working alongside the professionals is neatly and even almost plausibly got round.) And don't even open it if you want one of those books in which a tormented investigator wrestles with personal demons while hunting down a sadistic killer whose crimes are portrayed in full-on blood and gore horror. They can be enjoyable too, in a different mood. But this book doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is: an enjoyable gambol with origunal and entertaining characters in an attractive setting, and all topped off by a decent puzzle to solve.It's not great literature, it's not gritty realism, but it is the most enormous fun!I'm very impatient to spend more time with these wonderful characters and see how they've developed. Will Judith still be oblivious to her local fame or will this have turned into unwanted notoriety encroaching on her privacy? Will Suzie still have a missing house wall but be on better terms with her family? Will Becks continue to dust anything that stands still or might she now be able to relax a little and finally grow into using her full name? I want to know.So as soon as I’d finished I immediately ordered the next in the series and now can hardly believe I’ll have to wait nearly TWO YEARS to see them again! What will I do? ( Read it again in about eighteen month's time, probably!) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Lot of fun *by M***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 April 2024* I really enjoyed this. It was a lot of fun and the three women are great characters in their own individual way.I loved the setting. It was easy to read and I loved the gumption particularly of Judith and Suzie, with the more reluctant Becks in tow. There was a lot of funny bits throughout and I'm still laughing at the idea of a pensioner swimming in the nude in the Thames. It's a real page-turner and I can't wait to read the next one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent cosy murder mystery *by I***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 March 2024* I had this on my wishlist for a while but with the TV show coming out, I decided to bump it up my list so I could read it before watching. I'd heard good things about this series and being a lover of Death in Paradise, I had high hopes.It took a bit of getting into, although I find that is often the case in the first book in a cosy murder series when you don't know the sleuths (and in this case, they don't even know each other). Judith is the head sleuth, has many quirks to her character and is a witness to the first murder which kicks off her investigation because she feels the police are quick to dismiss the death of her neighbour as suicide. Along the way, she inadvertently recruits Becks (the vicars perfect albeit a bit ditzy housewife) and Suzie (a local dogwalker who discovers one of her clients has been murdered) into her investigation team. Each character is very well written with their own distinct personalities.Tanika is the detective who has to put up with Judith and her new friends getting in the way of her investigation before realising their un-police-like investigation style may be useful to her.Lots of twists and turns go on throughout with many funny moments. I eventually worked out who and how the murders took place (which is rare for me!) but overall it was a very enjoyable book.The TV show is well worth a watch. The plot is simplified somewhat compared to the book and there are a few noticeable changes, but it's not a bad adaptation at all. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/287697563-the-marlow-murder-club-the-first-novel-in-a-gripping](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/287697563-the-marlow-murder-club-the-first-novel-in-a-gripping) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-16*