{"product_id":"a-spoonful-of-murder-the-retired-teacher-mysteries-book-1","title":"A Spoonful of Murder (The Retired Teacher Mysteries, Book 1)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003e'Fabulous, cosy, mystery... Wonderful... Absolutely perfect for fans of Richard Osman!' NetGalley Review      \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eIntroducing the three unlikeliest sleuths you'll ever meet... \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eEvery Thursday, three retired school teachers have their 'coffee o'clock' sessions at the Thirsk Garden Centre cafe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eBut one fateful week, as they are catching up with a slice of cake, they bump into their ex-colleague, Topsy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eBy the next Thursday, Topsy's dead.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe last thing Liz, Thelma and Pat imagined was that they would become involved in a murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eBut they know there's more to Topsy's death than meets the eye - and it's down to them to prove it...\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eSit down with a cup of tea and this perfectly witty, page-turning cosy crime novel. Fans of Agatha Christie, \u003cem\u003eDeath in Paradise\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMidsomer Murders\u003c\/em\u003e will be hooked from the very first page.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          Readers love \u003cem\u003eA Spoonful of Murder\u003c\/em\u003e:\n          \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eWarm characters and wonderful writing\u003c\/strong\u003e... It's steeped in Yorkshire like a mug of hot, strong tea... \u003cstrong\u003eI loved it\u003c\/strong\u003e' SJ Bennett, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Windsor Knot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eI read this in and day and could not put it down\u003c\/strong\u003e... Had me gripped from the first page... Made me howl with laughter...\u003cstrong\u003eIf you loved \u003cem\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c\/em\u003e you going to love this book\u003c\/strong\u003e' NetGalley review,      \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eThree Miss Marples for the price of one\u003c\/strong\u003e... The plot is carefully assembled, rather like a patchwork quilt, with each element placed just so' NetGalley review,      \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eOh how brilliant was this book?!\u003c\/strong\u003e I must have read it in about two servings as \u003cstrong\u003eI just couldn't put it down\u003c\/strong\u003e... Had great comical moments throughout. A really good murder mystery book' NetGalley review      \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eWhat a fantastic read! It gave me all the cosy\u003c\/strong\u003e... Really enjoyable characters that you feel like you've known for years once you finish the book. It was the perfect pace, and easy to follow. \u003cstrong\u003eLove, love, loved this book\u003c\/strong\u003e' NetGalley review,      \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolutely loved\u003c\/strong\u003e this book!! I really enjoyed the characters and the \u003cstrong\u003esweet story line\u003c\/strong\u003e!! I was \u003cstrong\u003eup all night reading\u003c\/strong\u003e and couldn't put the book down!' NetGalley review      \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eI absolutely loved this cosy mystery\u003c\/strong\u003e... Keeps you turning the pages. It's an easy read and perfect for these cold winter nights' NetGalley review,      \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eCharming\u003c\/strong\u003e... The plot is \u003cstrong\u003ecosy and tricky\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e with just the right blend of Miss Marple\u003c\/strong\u003e, interesting and quirky characters, secrets... colourful cardigans, and of course, heaps of tea and warm companionship.\u003cstrong\u003e I loved this book\u003c\/strong\u003e' NetGalley review      \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eCosy mystery at its best with a cast of loveable characters\u003c\/strong\u003e, a truly satisfying read!' NetGalley review,      \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003ePoignant and relatable, I want these ladies as my friends!\u003c\/strong\u003e' NetGalley review      \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eA joy to read\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eLots twists and turns\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a great debut' NetGalley review,      \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eThis book is a joy, I really, really loved it\u003c\/strong\u003e... A five star read' NetGalley review      \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \/ softback | 336 pages | Published January 1970\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63169306919261,"sku":"9780008509613","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3459\/8749\/files\/9780008509613.jpg?v=1769016163","url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/a-spoonful-of-murder-the-retired-teacher-mysteries-book-1","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}