The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts by Robert ThorogoodMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Someone is killing Marlow's celebrities, a former England footballer and a famous author were both shot dead ... who will be next?
Meanwhile, a step-daughter she never knew existed has appeared in Judith's life accusing Judith of murdering her (Judith's) husband and demanding she confess or she (Eleni) will take her evidence to the Police.
Confession time, this is the first book in the series that I have read. I tried to watch the TV series and found it beyond irritating, but I thought people must love it because this is the fifth book so I requested an ARC to give it a go. My conclusion is that the book was very similar in feel to the tv series and just not for me.
Judith is clearly the leader of the trio of amateur sleuths, with a mysterious past and a job as a crossword setter for the local newspaper. Then the other two Suzie and Becks are somewhat interchangeable, one is a vicar's wife and one walks dogs - might be the same one, one is very pretty. There's an absurd plot involving breaking into a Real Tennis men's changing rooms and hiding in a shower. Also, I have serious questions concerning Judith's passport.
Anyway, I didn't guess the identity of the murderer but I believe that is because the clues were all miniscule and the reader isn't put in possession of the facts.
Overall, if you enjoyed the previous four books and/or the tv series I am sure you will enjoy this book too. As I said, not for me, but the plotting was clever.
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley.
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