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The Impossible Fortune

Thursday Murder Club, Book 5

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The Impossible Fortune

By: Richard Osman
Narrated by: Fiona Shaw
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Brought to you by Penguin.

*NARRATED BY FIONA SHAW (Harry Potter, Killing Eve, Bad Sisters)*

The unmissable new mystery in the bestselling, record-breaking Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman

Who's got time to think about murder when there's a wedding to plan?

It’s been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles, and Ibrahim is still providing therapy to his favourite criminal.

But when Elizabeth meets a wedding guest who fears for their life, the thrill of the chase is ignited once again. A villain wants access to an uncrackable code, and will stop at nothing to get it. Plunged back into their most explosive investigation yet, can the gang solve the puzzle and a murder in time?

‘Funny, clever, compelling’ HARLAN COBEN

‘Osman just gets better’ SHARI LAPENA

'The thing that shines through in Osman’s writing is that he really likes people and revels in all their foibles and eccentricities . . . a delightful read' OBSERVER

© Richard Osman 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

 Crime Crime Thrillers Thriller & Suspense Murder

Critic Reviews

Full of humour, this is our fave one yet!
This proves to be one of Osman’s more cleverly plotted whodunnits, with bonus brainteasers in the form of cunning codes to crack
A gently humorous read, peopled with characters who feel like old friends
A delight . . . if you really want to find out how families and friends react and interact and talk, then go to Richard Osman (iPAPER)
Osman reaches audiences other authors do not because he ?truly shares their world
All stars
Most relevant
Beautifully written!! A stunning story. I was so sad when it ended! I’m going to have to listen again!!!

The best yet!!

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Such a treat to follow these characters regular & new clever witty writing a joy to read!

Each book gets better

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Another cracking story, some 'laugh out loud' moments and a plot twist. What's not to love? I hope there will be more of The Thursday Murder Club in the future.

Best Yet

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What’s not to love - Joyce, Elizabeth, Ron, Ibrahim and friends and now some new characters to get to know.
Numerous twists and turns as expected with a modern plot but the main story is all about love - love of friends, family and feeling respected, valued and of course solving a murder.

Loved this latest book of my favourite club

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Highly entertaining as always. Fiona narrates so perfectly I wonder if Richard Osman now hears her voice while he's writing his own books.

Superb narration of another fun TMC book

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The crew out did themselves. I loved the whole thing. Connie was so good.

loved the whole thing

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This might just be my favourite TMC book to date. Loved learning more about Joanna and having Kendrick around to help the gang. Definitely my favourite series. Thank you Richard Osman!

Just when you think a series can’t get any better…

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I loved this book and Fiona Shaw did an incredible job reading again. Thursday murder club series is well worth the time!

More wonderful adventures with TTMC

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Love Richard osmans writing and this book was very enjoyable and equally as good as previous in the series. The way he writes his characters and humanizes them is to be commended. I highly recommend

Wonderful and human characters

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I love these characters…. Can’t wait to see what they do next.
Themes of friendship & kindness with astute and witty observations on human nature wrapped up in a ‘page turning’ narrative and joyful narration!

Love it!!!!

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