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  • The Charity Shop Detective Agency

  • The Charity Shop Detective Agency Mysteries, Book 1
  • By: Peter Boland
  • Narrated by: Zara Ramm
  • Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (404 ratings)

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The Charity Shop Detective Agency

By: Peter Boland
Narrated by: Zara Ramm
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Publisher's summary

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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Very easy listen

This was an adorable book! It was an easy listen and definitely lived up to its cozy nature. However, just like some of the other reviews say it may have been a little too cozy at some points and a little slow in others. All in all though I thought it was delightful and worth a read!

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Charming characters

This is the epitome of the cozy mystery. Quirky characters, lively and funny dialogue, relatable setting. I look forward to the next installment in the series

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Very fun listen

This kept my attention throughout. LOVED the all-female bond. The humor was great! Zara was a great narrator. I will follow this author & series. Highly recommended!

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Enjoyable plot...

Old ladies reading to many crime novels.. competing dog and cat charity shops.. funny.. worth the listen..

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Great

Loved these characters. Could not figure out the ending, very suspenseful and surprising. Looking for more adventures of these three.

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Fun

Sweet older group of ladies solving crime. Not a totally new concept, but is anything new under the sun? Engaging narration.

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Zara Ramm kept me listening

The book is pretty simplistic and the characters are just as expected. I kept waiting for surprise or twist, but it never came. I've listened to Zara Ramm from Jodie Taylor books, so I thought I would give it a try. I did finish the book, but would not recommend it.

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Wonderful story

Excellent plot and well performed by Zara Ramm one of my favourite narrators. First book I’ve listened to by Peter Boland but I’ll be look for others. Love the way he gives us mature ladies the opportunity to show we are tech savvy and still in control of our wits. Looking forward the the next in the series.

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Clever, cozy mystery

Excellent narration, recommend to anyone who likes to revel in the everyday pleasures of life, clever word play and classic mystery.

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Enjoyable listen

Was trying new authors and really enjoyed this one. I will definitely be listening to more of his books.

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