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A Pen dipped in Poison

Retired schoolteachers and amateur sleuths Liz, Pat and Thelma have a brand-new mystery to solve in this witty tale – perfect for fans of and Robert ThorogoodThe Thursday Murder Club

Curious white envelopes have been delivered to friends and neighbours. Inside are letters revealing the deepest secrets they have tried to hide.

As one by one, careers are ended, marriages destroyed and no one is beyond suspicion, the three friends decide enough is enough. They must take matters into their own hands before more damage is done.

But as they work to uncover the truth, they begin to wonder just how far someone will go to silence this poison pen…

Could a murderer be in their midst once again?

The second totally addictive and page-turning cosy mystery featuring these very unlikely sleuths. Fans of Agatha Christie and will be hooked from the very first page.Midsomer Murders

charming readcharacters you’ll really connect with‘A with a cast of ’ Faith Martin, author ofA Fatal End

perfect modern cosy crimeintriguecharacters you care abouta good dollop of humour‘The ingredients for the : , and ' Ian Moore, author ofDeath and Croissants

delightful as it is deadlyfeel-good, fun and fabulousutterly gripped from page onevery best cosy mystery writers‘As , is a cosy mystery that had me . J.M. Hall proves once again he's one of our . I absolutely loved it’ Jonathan Whitelaw, author ofA Pen Dipped in PoisonThe Bingo Hall Detectives

plenty of twists and turnsintriguing cast of characters‘A gently quirky cosy mystery with , and an – some endearing, some not so much!’ Fiona Leitch, author ofThe Cornish Wedding Murder

Malice and mayhemthree modern Marplesa lesson they’ll never forget‘ spur a school reunion of – and some of their Thirsk community learn !’ Sarah Yarwood-Lovett, author ofA Murder of Crows

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Three Miss Marples for the price of one!I loved this story‘ Extremely well-drawn characters… the plot is carefully assembled… the writing is so good… !’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Author:

  • J.M. Hall

Narrator:

  • Julie Hesmondhalgh

Format:

  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 11 h 10 min

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Crime
  • Cozy crime

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    J.M. Hall

    J.M. Hall is an author, playwright and deputy head of a primary school. His plays have been produced in theatres across the UK as well as for radio, the most recent being Trust, starring Julie Hesmondhalgh on BBC Radio 4.

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