A review by jmdigiantonio
The Queen of Poisons by Robert Thorogood

lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I loved this third entry in the Marlow Murder Club series! As a huge fan of Robert Thorogood, his plots are intricate and satisfy that British mystery itch. In The Queen of Poisons, Suzie is attending a planning meeting, when the mayor is poisoned and dies. She immediately calls Becks and Judith, the other 2/3 of the club to help solve the mystery. This time, the ladies are official with the police as advisors! Thorogood usually is big on locked room mysteries (as Death in Paradise shows) and this is no exception or is it? The ladies investigate all the relationships and secrets of the meeting attendees to figure out the culprit. I also loved the compassion and growth he gave to Judith in this book. Highly recommend for fans of all mysteries, especially British! I also can't wait to see the three later this year on PBS!