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352 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008567330
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HQ
Publication date: 18 January 2024
Description
Geoffrey Lushington, Mayor of Marlow, dies suddenly during a Town Council meeting. When traces of aconite – also known as the queen of poisons – are found in his coffee cup, the police realise he was murdered. But who did it? And why? The police b...
Community Reviews Summary of 226 reviews
Moods
funny 65%
lighthearted 64%
adventurous 37%
relaxing 10%
tense 8%
emotional 7%
hopeful 5%
challenging 4%
reflective 4%
dark 2%
informative 2%
sad 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 34% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Ableism, DeathModerate
Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Grief
352 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008567330
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HQ
Publication date: 18 January 2024
Description
Geoffrey Lushington, Mayor of Marlow, dies suddenly during a Town Council meeting. When traces of aconite – also known as the queen of poisons – are found in his coffee cup, the police realise he was murdered. But who did it? And why? The police b...
Community Reviews Summary of 226 reviews
Moods
funny 65%
lighthearted 64%
adventurous 37%
relaxing 10%
tense 8%
emotional 7%
hopeful 5%
challenging 4%
reflective 4%
dark 2%
informative 2%
sad 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 34% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Ableism, DeathModerate
Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Grief