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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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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.

©2022 Peter Boland (P)2023 Podium Audio
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‘Witty and knowing.’—Diamond Dagger Award-winner Simon Brett, OBE

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Loved this book and it's narration

This book had me riveted very quickly. I have listened to it while on a cruise and it has been a great and often hilarious listen. I've enjoyed the narration of the individual characters, who are very likeable. A fan of charity shops - I found the title irresistible. I have just downloaded the second one.

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Enjoyable

An enjoyable cosy mystery with a lovely bit of humour thrown in.. narrated brilliantly as always by Zara Ramm

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Great listen

Really enjoyed listening to this - hope there is more to come soon will be keeping an eye out

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Good story and very entertaining

I really loved the story and the characters were really brilliant. I cannot wait for the next adventure with the Charity Shop Detective Agency.

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absolutely great

this was a slow and steady story, read beautifully not too many accents and so upbeat

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Lovely cosy crime

Found this by accident and thoroughly enjoyed it. Anything narrated by Zara Ramm is a joy.

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Optimum Cosy Crime

This is crime at its cosiest and you can sign me up for more!

Great characterisation (although Simon Le Bon is my favourite), an interesting plot, relatable settings, and perfect narration.

You couldn't ask for more in the cosy crime genre.

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Entertaining

I think this was quite predictable but enjoyable at the same time. I would recommend for some light heart listening .look forward to hearing the nest story :)

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Easy on the ear

Loved the twists and turns and I could identify with. The ladies - kept me guessing to the end

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Easy listen

I really liked this book. It was an easy listen. The narrator is good and the characters and plot line is enjoyable

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