A Pen Dipped in Poison: A witty and cosy mystery story, perfect for fans of Richard Osman

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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. The ingredients for the perfect modern cosy crime: intrigue, characters you care about and a good dollop of humour' Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants But as they work to uncover the truth, they begin to wonder just how far someone will go to silence this poison pen... Retired schoolteachers and amateur sleuths Liz, Pat and Thelma have a brand-new mystery to solve in this witty tale – perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club, by Richard Osman

So brilliant... I loved this so much! Perfect cosy crime - I am a big fan of this author!' NetGalley review So brilliant… I loved this so much! Perfect cosy crime – I am a big fan of this author!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I could not put this book down! What a perfect book…! I loved the three main characters… I highly recommend.' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Malice and mayhem spur a school reunion of three modern Marples – and some of their Thirsk community learn a lesson they’ll never forget!’ Sarah Yarwood-Lovett, author of A Murder of Crows Curious white envelopes have been delivered to friends and neighbours. Inside are letters revealing the deepest secrets they have tried to hide. What makes A Pen Dipped in Poison so enjoyable? To begin with, the characters feel very real and relatable; their family relationships are explored in greater depth compared to the first book in the series, making them all the more likeable. The writing style is also much improved here; it is sharp and witty without being overly long-winded or dull. The plot is well-paced but keeps you guessing throughout – I did guess who the culprit was early on but not the reason why until the big reveal!

The setting is a school in Yorkshire where various staff members – there’s quite a few of them – receive anonymous letters detailing some quite unpleasant comments. But these are not handed directly to the recipients; they’re left in places where others will find them and read them. A charming read with a cast of characters you’ll really connect with’ Faith Martin, author of A Fatal End Masterful storytelling and delightfully retro-style detective ladies make A Pen Dipped in Poison an imaginative and eventful read. Think Miss Marple with attitude coupled with a strong sense of togetherness, probably just about sums up Liz, Pat and Thelma. Like Jane Marple, these characters though quirky and slightly twee can think outside the box and around corners. I guess that is what comes of them being retired school teachers.

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So brilliant… I loved this so much! Perfect cosy crime– I am a big fan of this author!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So brilliant… I loved this so much! Perfect cosy crime - I am a big fan of this author!' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐