This series is just delightful. I was so eager to get my hands on the second book in the Marlow series and it did not disappoint. The series is just a little bit short of what I would call a cozy mystery, but perfectly fun. The characters are each unique and amusing. The sweet little hamlet of Marlow reminds me of Cabot Cove, of the Murder She Wrote TV series; a lot of murder happening for such a quaint small town. Judith, Suzie, and Becks are back together solving another mystery the local police don't seem capable of solving. This time, Detective Malik knows better than to discount the ladies' opinions. I love how each of the three main "club members" brings a personal strength highlighted that in other circumstances would normally be perceived as a weakness. I love the supportive relationships portrayed, women supporting women, husbands supporting wives, communities getting involved, etc. Judith, of course is the character that is the most over-the-top eccentric, but the series hinges on her quirkiness. She is a stubborn, nosy, instigator, that in normal society would be overlooked or dismissed. The two Marlow mysteries turn her weaknesses to strengths and her friendships with Suzie and Becks are often used to make her more relatable. The mysteries of the series are fun and I struggled to solve them, but they are just perfect as the device that brings many unique, funny, and realistic characters and circumstances together.

Crossword setting Judith, dog walker and radio show host Suzie and mother and vicar's wife Becks are back in a new mystery in Marlow.

Judith is peremptorily invited by local Baronet Philip Bailey to a party the day before his wedding; he's concerned something may happen, and wants Judith there. She takes it upon herself to bring Suzie along, and they find Becks there already, as Becks' husband Colin is marrying the Philip and Jenny, Philip's much younger fiancé (and former nurse).

Philip's son Tristram and daughter Rosanna are there too, though Tristram is unwelcome, and father and son have a public argument before Philip goes into the house, and minutes later is dead, crushed under a heavy wardrobe.

Judith feels something is weird immediately, and she and Suzie are eager to investigate what they think is a murder; Becks is unwilling to believe Philip was murdered, but is willing to help her friends.

Detective Tanika Malik shows up, and despite what she feels, states that this was likely an accident, as Philip died within a locked room, with the key in his pocket.

The three friends stumble to a solution, eventually, while Becks wrestles with a moral quandary, Suzie seeks fame at the expense of paid work, and Judith continues to decide for her friends what they should all do. Oddly enough, their dynamics and Becks' knowledge and Judith's smarts play into revealing the identiy of the killer, but not before another body appears.

The dynamics are what make this book, and its predecessor, so good. None of the women has their lives all sorted out, and their varying levels of dysfunction work well together, but also get in the way and support their efforts.

The dialogue amongst the trio is often amusing, and though their methods send their investigation off into unusual directions, frequently away from whom I figured was the killer, their instincts kept revealing more evidence that helped Tanika build her case.

I ended up enjoying this book even more than book one, and hope there are more books in this series.

Thank you to Netgalley and to Poisoned Pen Press for this ARC in exchange for my review.

Sequels, especially ones that follow a great series-starter, are always hit-or-miss. They often have a lot to live up to and I must say that Death Comes to Marlow was brilliant and just as fun to read as the first book in the series, The Marlow Murder Club.

Judith, Suzie, and Becks face a locked-room conundrum complete with lots of family drama on the side. The mystery had lots of fun twists and turns, red herrings and even a second body later on in the story.

The pacing is perfect and it was great to continue getting to know the three women, who have very distinctive (and often contrasting) personalities. The action and dialogue held my attention and it definitely was a book I couldn’t put down. These are rare for me so I enjoyed every minute. Every time I thought I had things figured out, a new clue would appear or a new twist would be added that had me thinking in a whole new direction.

What makes this book (and series) one of my current favourites are the characters. I loved getting to know everyone better, from Beck’s secret (why is she wearing new, expensive jewellery and sneaking around with a man who’s NOT her husband?), to Suzie’s blossoming career as a radio celebrity, to Judith’s growing reputation as a mystery solver – the trio continue to make me laugh.

Judith herself is just a fantastic main character. She’s feisty, smart, and incredibly interesting. I hope I have just a fraction of her energy and quick-thinking when I’m her age!

Their growing respect and partnership with DS Tanika Malik is also very enjoyable for me as I dislike books where the amateur sleuth is always clashing with the police. While we don’t know Tanika as well as the other three, I’m hoping for more of her backstory in future books.

There are several new characters introduced specifically for this story, including Sir Peter, his fiancee, his two grown children, and several other new faces. While that sounds like a lot of new characters to meet, I found it really easy to keep track of everyone and their personalities and motives were well developed considering it was all during the span of one book.

As I mentioned above, this is currently one of my favourite mystery series and I’m already looking forward to the next one!

*** Thank you to the publisher, Poisoned Pen Press, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

Content warnings: murder, poisoning, physical assault

I really enjoyed the first book in The Marlow Murder Club series and felt that Thorogood gave readers an interesting Scooby gang of sorts with Judith, Suzie, and Becks as an unlikely trio solving murders in a small English town. Unfortunately, in DEATH COMES TO MARLOW, I felt that the characterizations were uncomfortably stereotypical... Suzie is constantly being portrayed as not intelligent enough to be able to follow the conversation happening around her and Becks is hinted at being an unsatisfied housewife stepping out on her husband. The awkward banter and friendship between the three women from the first book is gone and a lot of the dialogue felt formulaic and basic.

The resolution of the murders wasn't surprising at all (I had most of it figured out long before it was revealed to readers), nor did it feel interesting or imaginative. The only part of the plot I found clever was the clues being left in the weekly crossword puzzle.

For me, there are better cozy mystery series out there, I don't think I'll revisit this one again.

Advanced Reader’s Copy provided by NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing a copy for review. This book solidify Robert as one of my favorite mystery writers. I been a fan of Death in Paradise for years and this book gives a nod to the very first episode of the show. I was scared that it would be solved the same way but it wasn't.
The friendship and puzzle element of this series makes it truly feel like you are reading a modern Agatha Christie book. This one was better than the first one. You can see the development within each characters. It's overall a good read and a great listen if you can get the audiobook.
Im very excited about the next installment of this series. This is one that I think is perfect for people that like to solve mysteries and for those that love to just sit and watch the story develop.

Crossword puzzle author Judith, vicar's wife Becks, and dog-sitter Suzie are at it once again. When they attend the garden party of Sir Peter Bailey and he is killed during the course of the afternoon, the women are involved from the start of the murder investigation. D.S. Tanika Malik is familiar with the ladies and even appreciates their rather unorthodox help in solving a case last summer, so she isn't too surprised when they insert themselves into this latest tragedy. It seems to have been a terrible accident; a large cabinet had fallen over on Sir Peter and no one else was in the room. But Judith isn't so sure and she convinces the others to help her look into the lives of everyone close to the deceased.

This case (and story) have plenty to keep mystery-lovers turning the pages and puzzling over clues. There is an ex-wife, the almost bride who would have married Sir Peter the next day, the adult son and daughter of the family, rumors of an altered will, and odd physical evidence at the scene. Just to keep things interesting, add in mysterious behavior from Becks, newfound radio celebrity for Suzie, and Judith's curiosity over anomalies she has noticed in puzzles created by another crossword author. Does any of it connect with the death of Sir Peter? Was it an accident or a locked room murder? What will these three friends find out?

Fans who enjoyed the first book in the series will be glad to have the gang back in action and find them just as entertaining in this new outing. Readers new to the series will want to quickly backtrack and read <i>The Marlow Murder Club</i> to find out how the group came together and began their careers as amateur sleuths. Everyone will be satisfied with the ending and eager for the next installment.

I thoroughly enjoyed Robert Thorogood’s The Marlow Murder Club last year, so I was excited to read his newest head-scratching caper featuring fierce and feisty septuagenarian sleuth Judith Potts and her mystery-solving sidekicks, vicar’s wife Becks and dog-walker Suzie. I’m happy to say that it didn’t disappoint!

This time Marlow’s renowned Sir Peter Bailey calls Judith out of the blue inviting her to a pre-wedding party at his mansion the day before his nuptials to nurse Jenny Page. He seems a bit nervous Judith notices and when he’s later found dead in his locked study, she has no doubt that he invited her to the party to solve his own murder!

While suspicion falls on everyone from his son, daughter, ex-wife, wife-to-be, gardener, and various others, everyone seems to have a potential motive, but they all have airtight alibis too! Was Sir Peter Bailey’s death an accident or murder? After all, he was the only one with a key to his study, and it was found in his pocket inside the locked room.

Unswayed by the utter impossibility of the evidence proving his murder, Judith once again uses her sharp mind and the unique insights and talents of Becks and Suzie to assist DS Tanika Malik, whose recent demotion has taken her off the case that her boss has written off as an unfortunate accident.

Who killed Sir Peter Bailey? In the fashion of a great Agatha Christie novel, Thorogood has written another clever and twisty mystery that worked all my gray cells and still ultimately fooled me! I love Judith’s spunk and intelligence. Honestly, you can’t pull a single thing over on this woman! It was nice to see Becks and Suzie’s stories fleshed out a bit more this time around as well as they’re each finding their own success outside of Judith’s formidable shadow.

I listened to the audiobook, once again perfectly narrated by Nicolette McKenzie, while reading along on my Kindle, and it was a great way to immerse myself in the story. I highly recommend the audio!

It’s a delightful series that will be followed next year by the third installment The Queen of Poisons and has just been announced to be in development for Masterpiece Theater on PBS. I know I’ll eagerly be looking forward to both!

★★★★ ½

This is the second installment of the Marlow Murder Club series and I really enjoyed it! Potts didn’t come off as quirky as she did in the first, but her sleuthing skills continued to be just as fun. There were a lot of potential suspects that kept me guessing until the very end! I thought the way the author tied everything up was detailed and cleverly done. These books are true examples of cozy mysteries so don’t expect that ‘edge of your seat’ writing style…just some good ‘ol fun detective work!

Sprightly septuagenarian Judith Potts is having a pleasant January of puzzling over crosswords and taking the occasional bracing wild swim in the part of the Thames that runs right past her home. She’s somewhat surprised to have her pleasant routine interrupted by a phone call from local dignitary Sir Peter Bailey, who invites her to his pre-wedding cocktail party that very evening. He says it's in recognition of her efforts last summer to solve a string of murders plaguing their town, but something about their conversation arouses Judith’s suspicions.

Concerned that something sinister may be afoot, she brings as her plus one another of the women involved in solving said murders, fifty-something dog-walker and part-time radio host Suzie Harris. The last member of their trio, the perpetually harried vicar’s wife Becks Starling, is too scattered to even have a proper phone conversation when Judith calls in an attempt to invite her, too. The other women are gratified, however, to find Becks already at the party when they arrive, in her capacity as the wife of the reverend who will be marrying Sir Peter to his intended, Jenny Page, the next day.

The party isn’t very long underway when a scene erupts, as handsome young Tristram Bailey shows up in defiance of his father’s express wishes. A very loud argument between Sir Peter, Tristram and Jenny results in Jenny retreating into the mansion in tears with Sir Peter in hot pursuit, while an unmoved Tristram goes to join the rest of the party guests assembled on the lawn of his family’s manor house. He’s actually in conversation with Judith, Suzie and Becks when a monumental crash from inside the manor startles everyone. Tristram goes to investigate, and the terminally curious Judith follows. In her defense, she isn’t the only one looking for an excuse to nose around the inside of White Lodge, as she’s joined by her friends as well as a not insignificant number of other interested guests.

There is, thus, a fairly large audience when Tristram deduces that the noise must have come from his father’s locked study. With no answer to his knocking, he breaks down the door only to discover the very worst: Sir Peter crushed to death by a large mahogany cabinet. Judith, already on high alert for murder, immediately suspects foul play. When called to the scene, Detective Superintendent Tanika Malik would tend to agree.

Unfortunately, their shared suspicion means nothing without hard evidence. While Tanika is wary of civilians interfering in police investigations, she knows that Judith, Becks and Suzie are surprisingly competent, especially after the trauma bonding the foursome recently went through while pursuing a murderer together. So when Tanika’s superior unexpectedly returns to work and overrides her authority, declaring the case a clear accident and demoting her to record taking, she knows what to do to ensure justice is served:

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By the time she’d returned to her desk, Tanika knew that DI Hoskins’s intransigence left only one option open for her. Because if he wasn’t going to take the case seriously, then she knew three people who already did. As she contemplated what she was about to do, she couldn’t stop herself from smiling. It was time for her–perfect, head girl Tanika Malik, dutiful daughter, wife, and mother–to go rogue.
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Judith is more than happy to take point on another investigation, but several things keep getting in the way. First is whatever’s going on with Suzie and her career, such as it is. More scandalously is the possibility of upright Becks having an affair. Judith would never sit in judgment on her friends, but if they need her help, she will certainly offer it. As the three women sort out their lives while sifting through clues, their friendships are tested, even as they find themselves at the mercy of a devious killer.

This second installment of the Marlow Murder Club is even more elegant than the first, as our intrepid heroines join forces to figure out the diabolical locked room puzzle before them. Each woman has her own area of expertise that comes to the fore in often surprising circumstances. In only one example, Judith sniffs out that something unusual has been used to oil the hinges of Sir Peter’s study door. It’s fearless Suzie who ascertains with a taste that the substance is olive oil. Strange then that a reconnaissance of the White Lodge’s kitchen turns up no such item:

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“But that’s impossible,” Becks said. “There’s no way a family like this would have no olive oil.”

“Well, you’re wrong there,” Suzie said. “We’ve just checked and they don’t.”

“In that case, it just means you’ve been looking in the wrong place.”

“How can this be the wrong place? It’s the kitchen!”

“I bet you can work out where it is,” Judith said slyly to Becks.

“Good idea!” Suzie said, instantly divining her friend’s strategy. “If anyone can find the olive oil in this house, it’s you. You’re the most middle-class person I know.”

“Thank you,” Becks said, not realizing that Suzie’s words weren’t entirely complimentary.
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Robert Thorogood does a terrific job of keeping each sleuth’s personality and voice distinct as they strive to solve the murder together while dealing with the challenges of being a woman in the 21st century. His keen eye for character and dialog is matched only by his finesse in packing so much humor, plot and mystery into less than three hundred pages. It’s a nice throwback to the Golden Age of detective stories, and one this busy reader deeply appreciates.

Loved the first installment in the Marlow Murder Club and came into this book with great expectations being one of my most anticipated reads of the year. Death Comes to Marlow did not disappoint. I loved it maybe a little more than the first one. I thought the plot was enjoyable and maybe a little easy to figure out. However, the characters are what makes this shine for me especially our little gang who has grown a bunch from the first book for the better. Also really love a story that involves a family domestic mystery. Really looking forward to the next installment.
Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for my copy of Death Comes to Marlow.

Judith (guzzles whisky and solves crossword puzzles), Beth(Vicar’s wife), and Suzie( professional dog sitter and walker) are a trio of murder-solving netizens of Marlow. And this time they’ve been invited to a wedding by the groom who fears for his life.

Sir Peter Bailey invites notable citizens of Marlow for champagne before the day of his wedding and ends up dead in his own study, which is locked from the outside. He has been crushed by a huge wooden cabinet that magically falls on him.

The police believe it’s suicide because obviously the room was locked. But Judith’s instincts are razor sharp and she believes it is a locked room murder mystery. Will Judith and the team be able to find the murderer before it’s too late?

The plot was well thought out but the details of how the murder happened felt a little too much. A number of things could’ve gone wrong, but nothing did that’s a little unbelievable. The pacing also could’ve been a few levels faster and the characters were just boring. I enjoy Agatha Christie novels and she writes them fabulously so a different setup or different age characters with a faster-paced story would’ve made a unique 5-star read for me. But I loved the way the murder was executed. So three stars. Also somehow I got the impression that the British police are good for nothing. And so there are so many septuagenarians around solving murders.

And the crossword puzzle – OMG – even with the words given to me I never would’ve been able to guess even one clue.

The English setting, the amateur detectives, the whole cozy country vibe, and the lust for money and titles make it a perfect, twisty read for fans of Agatha Christie or The Thursday Murder Club.

I received a complimentary copy from Poisoned Pen and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Death comes to Marlow is book 2 in The Marlow Murder Club series which should be read in order for it to be enjoyable. The book follows The Marlow Murder Club (Judith, Becks and Suzie) who are invited to the upcoming groom's party Sir Peter who is marrying his nurse. Where there is the murder club there is always a delicious hint of murder.. During the event there is a crrash inside and the groom is dead inside a locked study. The Marlow Murder Club gets on the case. Death Comes to Marlow is a perfect dose of mystery, humor and who dunnit., Wonderfully written, relatable characters and a setting one cannot help but love makes this book a delight.

**3.5-stars rounded up**

Death Comes to Marlow is the second book in Robert Thorogood's Marlow Murder Club Cozy Mystery series.
I had so much fun with the first book, The Marlow Murder Club, so I was anxious to get my hands on this one. I felt the cast of characters was very fun and I was anxious to embark on another case with them.

This mystery kicks off when Judith, along with her best friends Suzie and Becks, attend the pre-wedding festivities for Sir Peter Bailey at his stately-mansion on the Thames.

Sir Peter called and invited Judith himself and even though they aren't technically friends, or even acquaintances for that matter, the way he frames his invitation...well, she just can't say no. Gathering her troops, Judith is sure that the night will be one to remember.

As it turns out, Sir Peter is marrying his nurse, Jenny, and not everyone in the family is happy about it. There's even a bit of a scene made by Sir Peter's son, Tristram, voicing his opinions. Oh, the drama! That little spat pales in comparison to the what happens next. A large crash from inside the house, draws party-goers to investigate. Shockingly, they find the groom-to-be crushed by a giant wooden cabinet in his office.

Sir Peter doesn't survive. The police are notified, and since Sir Peter was discovered in his locked office, they do not suspect foul play. It was a horrific accident, pure and simple. Judith disagrees. She refuses to believe their accident theory. Something doesn't feel right and she's determined to get to the bottom of it. Judith, along with Becks and Suzie, begin their own investigation.

It's clear the police won't get it right without them.

I did appreciate how quickly Thorogood kicked off this story. There's not a lot of filler in the beginning. Before you know it the ladies are at the party and the juice is being squeezed. I loved that we had a classic locked-room mystery on our hands; one of my favorite tropes. I also liked the drama surrounding Sir Peter's family and the issue of a large inheritance being at stake.

For me, I did find that it dragged a bit around the halfway point. I felt like their investigation was slowing down and there was a little too much focus on side-plots involving the ladies than I necessarily cared for. I wasn't really engaged with those aspects and was always just wanting to get back to the mystery of Sir Peter's death. Because of this, the pace was off for me.

With this being said, I still enjoyed the characters and the cozy feel. I also really enjoyed all the classic-feeling mystery elements, like the detective denouement at the conclusion. That was really fun!

In short, even though this wasn't quite as fun and engrossing for me as the first book of the series, I will absolutely be picking up the next book when it releases. Thank you to the publisher, Poisoned Pen Press, for providing me with a copy to read and review. I look forward to reuniting with these ladies soon for another case!

Thank you to the author, Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley, for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is the second in a series - I also read the first and again found the three women at the center of the "club" a great team. In contrast to the first book, the death of the title was not so easily solved and the plot not so far-fetched. In fact, it's much more approaching the Agatha Christie style, which is also the style the author uses for his characters and dialogue. An enjoyable read, with humor and enough action and brain puzzlers to keep you involved until the end. I look forward to reading more from this author.

I recently just dived into the world of "The Marlow Murder Club" just a few weeks ago. I adore the first book in the series. I thought it was done brilliantly and the story kept me reading until the mystery was finally solved. "Death Comes To Marlow", the second book in the Marlow Murder Club series was even better than the first book. The mystery was unfolded bit by bit and kept me intrigued into the final pages revealed "who dun it". I loved this book even more than the first book. I hope this series keeps going. I love these characters and I hope to read another mystery from them again soon!

This sequel to last year’s The Marlow Murder Club is another fun small town British mystery. Judith, Susie, and Becks are three very different local women of different ages who met in the first book and ended up solving some murders together. At the start of this book, they’re at a party together when the host is found dead in a locked room with the key to the room in his pocket - and they’re convinced it’s a murder and start investigating, this time with the tacit blessing of the police detective they met last year.

The women, especially septuagenarian Judith, are funny and quirky, and it’s fun to see them investigate in their own way. And the mystery, a true locked room mystery, was a good one as well. With its amateur investigators trying to solve murders in a small British village, this series has a similar vibe to The Thursday Murder Club series, so would be a good choice to tide you over while you wait for the next book in that series.

Robert Thorogood’s Death Comes to Marlow is a fun, well-written, and intriguing mystery with excellent characters. This is the second book in the series and, although it works as a standalone, it would be much more enjoyable if you’ve read the first.

Our favourite skinny-dipping and crossword-setting septuagenarian Judith finds herself in the middle of a classic country house locked room mystery! The filthy rich Sir Peter Bailey is a prominent member of the Marlow community. Although they have never met, he suddenly invites Judith to his house for a celebration the day before his wedding. She senses something isn’t right and decides to attend. During the party, there’s a horrific crash from inside the house and the Marlow Murder Club discover Sir Peter crushed under a cabinet in his locked study. The police believe that the death is accidental. However, the Marlow Murder Club sense something afoot and they’re on the case!

This is a solidly entertaining and excellently-paced book! I love the mature writing and cosy village setting. The humour is wonderfully done with some truly hilarious moments. I also love the book’s heartwarming moments, great insight, and depth. The intricate mystery is well-crafted with numerous viable suspects, some great red herrings, and excellent twists. There are so many unique and well-written suspects that you’ll be changing your mind about everything till the big reveal! I figured out some aspects of the mystery early on but I do like that I couldn’t guess everything because there are a few great surprises. The big reveal comes together quite nicely and logically. However, there are a few minor details to the elaborate mystery that don’t wholly make sense but they don’t detract from my enjoyment of the book. I also like the light secondary mystery and its relation to the main one. But, I do wish there was less focus on it or that it contributed more significantly to the plot.

I just love this unique and wonderfully written group of women! Their realistically portrayed friendship is my favourite part of this series. I am also really pleased with the organic individual character development in this book. Brilliant Judith is a quirky hoot. I love her intelligent (and nosey!) sleuthing. Prim and proper Vicar’s wife Becks really shines in this installment! She contributes to the sleuthing in such unique and funny ways! I love her little side mystery and how perfectly it fits her character! However, the one weak spot in this book is Suzie. Although I like her enthusiasm for her dogs and her radio show comes hilariously into play, she is a little too oblivious and bumbling and not in the fun ways!



🧩🧩🧩🧩 out of 5 puzzle pieces!

Since establishing their characters and sleuth-y ways in book one, this second in the Marlow Murder series is shorter and more to the point. There’s some minor moves at furthering the individual characters and their friendships, but the larger focus is on the murder. That’s not to say that Judith, Suzie, Becks, and Tanika aren’t delightful, quirky, and wildly entertaining… but I could have done with 50 more pages of them and their “issues”.

Mostly it was a quick and entertaining murder mystery. I started it on a plane trip and it was exactly what I needed. Easy to read, funny and full of characters and amateur detective work. Little clues and puzzles abound and while the big picture was easy to surmise, it was trying to figure out how all those clues fit into the actual murder that kept me hooked.

Overall, it was a winner and I’m already ready for more stories with the Marlow Murder Club.

*I received a free early ecopy from the publisher via netgalley

The Marlow Murder Club is a really delightful new mystery series featuring three unlikely friends investigating suspicious deaths in their small village. I think cozy readers will love this series, but there is certainly some appeal for mystery readers who love good characters. I really enjoyed the representation of older people living exciting lives! I have already told several customers about this one, and all have reported back that they truly enjoyed it!

I received a complimentary ARC copy of Death Comes to Marlow (The Marlow Murder Club #2) by Robert Thorogood from NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press in order to read and give an honest review.

…I loved this book, a twisty locked room mystery that has such engaging characters, a complex and intriguing plot, and a steady dose of charming wit…

This is my first book from author Robert Thorogood, and I know it will not be my last. Death Comes to Marlow follows three friends Judith, a crossword setter, Suzie a dog walker and radio show host, and Becks, a mother and vicar’s wife in there day to day life in Marlow. The three women known as the Marlow Murder Club have made a reputation for themselves as local celebrities after catching a murderer in the previous book which I have yet to read (but will be!). Although life has quieted down for the three friends, when Judith is contacted by a friend who is certain that he is going to be murdered before his wedding the three women decide to see what it is all about. At the rehearsal dinner Sir Peter Bailey celebrates his upcoming wedding to his bride, nurse Jenny Page, and it is extremely easy to see that tensions run high between family members.

The friends are shocked when a large crash thunders through the mansion and the groom is found dead in a locked room under a heavy shelving unit. Although the murder looks like nothing more than an accident the Marlow Murder Club begs to differ when the question of an updated will leaving everything to Jenny goes missing, giving a good motive for murder. When Jenny asks for help Judith, Suzie and Becks cannot say no.

I loved this book, a twisty locked room mystery that has such engaging characters, a complex and intriguing plot, and a steady dose of charming wit. A fantastic read that keeps the reader captivated until the very end. I highly recommend it to readers who love locked room mysteries.