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The Charity Shop Detective Agency

The Charity Shop Detective Agency Mysteries, Book 1

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The Charity Shop Detective Agency

By: Peter Boland
Narrated by: Zara Ramm
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About this listen

Put the kettle on and discover an utterly charming new cozy murder mystery set in a sleepy English seaside town.

Fiona, Sue, and Daisy, three retired ladies who volunteer at the local charity shop, Dogs Need Nice Homes, can’t believe their favorite customer is dead.

Eighty-six-year-old Sarah Brown was found murdered in her hallway by her delivery man, a domino clutched in her hand—with a name scratched on it.

When another person is found dead with a domino in their hand, and with the police making no progress, the ladies will need to help unmask a serial killer. At least they have Fiona’s scruffy-haired terrier cross to assist them.

With plenty of tea and cake along the way, and despite squabbles with their rivals, the Cats Alliance across the street, the Charity Shop Detective Agency is born.

Fans of The Thursday Murder Club, Janice Hallett, Simon Brett, Ian Moore, and Sarah Yarwood-Lovett will adore this exciting new talent in cozy crime.

©2023 Peter Boland (P)2023 Podium Audio Amateur Sleuths Cosy Crime Detective Mystery Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Fiction Murder Exciting Feel-Good

Critic Reviews

‘Witty and knowing.’—Diamond Dagger Award-winner Simon Brett, OBE
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So cozy! Great narration, really fun easy listening. Instantly bought books 2&3 as soon as I finished this one.

Characters I want to have a cup of tea with

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Love the theories and twists throughout the book. I also loved the reader and how she would change the way she spoke to suit each character.

Great read

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I needed something light and enjoyable and this book hit the nail on the head... or is that a cheap glass paperweight on the head, no a walking stick. Anyway, this one did the trick. Each time Partial Sue's name was mentioned I smiled. There were plenty of laugh out loud moments, or smirking along at the clearness of the characters. I wouldn't mind hoping in to the charity shop for a bit of cake next Tuesday.
I'm off to look for book 2...

Fun and enjoyable

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Enjoyable fast paced listen. Loveable characters, twists and turns through out the story. I think it would suit a someone looking for the equipment of comfort food.

Worth five stars imo

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Zara Ramm is the best narrator I have come across and makes this novel a treat. Boland has written an entertaining whodunnit with amusing sleuths, humor and several red herrings. I thoroughly recommend this novel.

A Lovely Read

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very enjoyable. can't wait to read the others books in the series.
very modern elderly ladies. they use the 8bternet to shop and investigate.

charity shop detectives book 1

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Fun and entertaining with some fabulous characters, beautifully written, the very essence of English-ness shines through! if you like Miss Marple you'll love this

Delightful read

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Easy to listen to, characters likeable and you want to find out what hato them

A good listen

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Fantastic story, very easy to listen to. Even though it was a cozy book, I was still riveted and, in parts, on the edge of my seat. Gorgeous characters and friendships.

Perfect Cozy Murder Mystery

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A great performance by the narrator Zara Ramm & a very clever, engaging, and at times funny cozy mystery. I look forward to listening to others in the series.

A new cozy series to dig into

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