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The Coffee Shop Detectives

By: Louise Mumford
Narrated by: Alison Steadman
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In the quaint streets of South-West London, four female pensioners are about to embark on the heist of a lifetime. Meet the Crones:

Delilah, the impulsive mastermind

Orla, the razor-sharp retired teacher

Maz, the anxious caterer riddled with self-doubt.

and Beth, battling a deadly brain tumour

United by forty years of friendship, and desperate to raise funds for Beth’s healthcare, the Crones set about a daring plan to steal a priceless brooch from Hawling House.

But this is no ordinary theft. It's a mission to right a decades-old wrong – the ‘death’ of their friend Ronnie at the hand of the mansion's enigmatic owner, Edgar Hawling.

As the crones navigate secret passages, outsmart security, and showcase some of the most cunning catering skills Twickenham has ever seen, they quickly find themselves in a race against time and tugging at the threads of a far more treacherous tapestry than they ever imagined.

Brought to life by legendary Alison Steadman (Gavin & Stacey, Abigail's Party), The Coffee Shop Detectives is a hilarious and heart-warming celebration of female friendship and the unbreakable spirit of women who refuse to go quietly into their golden years.

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Entertaining story line and funny too. The characters were interesting. gave optimistic and positive vines.

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So so so funny and relatable. Brilliant characters. Terrific plot. Clever. Can we have another please

Loved it.

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Different characters easily recognisable by narrators voice!
Very relatable to my age group (middle aged)

Great characters

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A really enjoyable book with characters very much of the Boomer mindset, tenacity, life experience and wit.

A bevy of beautiful British Boomers

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Enjoyed the storyline and the characters. The narration was fabulous . Witty with some inspirational life lessons to be learned

Enjoyable listen

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