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What to Read Next
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The Thursday Murder Club — Richard Osman
"Perfect for fans of gentle mysteries, clever characters, and village secrets."
Perfect if you enjoyed: Ludwig, The Marlow Murder Club, and Father Brown
Start Reading →Vera Stanhope Series — Ann Cleeves
"The novels behind ITV's Vera — start with The Crow Trap for the same unconventional detective, richer and rawer on the page."
Perfect if you enjoyed: Vera, Shetland, and Happy Valley
Start Reading →Wolf Hall — Hilary Mantel
"A Booker Prize-winning reimagining of Henry VIII's court through the eyes of Thomas Cromwell — the basis for the BBC/PBS series starring Mark Rylance."
Perfect if you enjoyed: Victoria, Poldark, and The Forsyte Saga
Start Reading →The Marlow Murder Club — Robert Thorogood
"From the creator of Death in Paradise — a crossword setter, a dog-walker, and a vicar's wife solve a murder on the Thames."
Perfect if you enjoyed: Death in Paradise, Grantchester, and Midsomer Murders
Start Reading →Magpie Murders — Anthony Horowitz
"A whodunit inside a whodunit, with Agatha Christie roots. If the TV ending surprised you, the novel has a few more tricks."
Perfect if you enjoyed: Poirot, Ludwig, and Sherlock
Start Reading →The Murder of Roger Ackroyd — Agatha Christie
"Still the blueprint for the genre — one of Christie's most famous twists, and the best possible starting point for Poirot."
Perfect if you enjoyed: Poirot, Miss Marple, and Father Brown
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