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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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Completely ordinary women in their 60s, doing extraordinary things to solve an all too common problem. What's not to like? An engaging plot with enough twists and turns to keep you engaged. No suspension of disbelief required.
Excellently narrated.

Wonderfully relatable heroines

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The story was good, and human, and Alison Steadman"s narration outstanding. When I heard her do the voice of the young American, I forgot it was the same person talking. When you see Alison Steadman's name, you know it will be good.

Brilliant narration

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i wouldn't call this a cosy mystery in the traditional sense, but i really liked the twist and thoroughly enjoyed the story. Its not perfect, but it is funny, hopeful and well written

A fast fav

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The story was a perfect mixture of many different emotions and the narration was perfection

A wonderfully enjoyable audio book, one of my favourites .

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Such a fun read, brilliant narration and great characters with a lot of laughs. Definitely worth your time.

Great listen!

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