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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
All stars
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Good characters, well put together and a few laugh out loud lines & with the excellent narration courtesy of Zara Ramm.

Light Fun Cosy

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Loved this one so much. Found myself cleaning just so I could keep listening. Win win clean house and finished the book. Can’t wait to read another in the series.

Fun, twisty and wholesome

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Excellent narration of this fun new mystery series. Characters are the best part. Some of the plot points didn't sit right with me. Overall very enjoyable. Nan says she hasn't read any of these, so I'll grab it for her.

Fun Characters

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Good story, and good characters. If you enjoy the Thursday murder club books I recommend you read this.

Good book

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Story could have been good if it did not drag out unnecessarily. Excessive use of unnecessary detail made it sound like an Enid Blyton book for children rather than one for mature readers. After a while it grated on the nerves. Author should study Miss Marple more closely to see what makes old ladies endearing.

Dragged out for no reason

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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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