Oct. 30
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This month, English screenwriter and novelist Robert Thorogood, creator of the popular whodunit comedy drama “Death in Paradise,” joins the PBS Books Readers Club to discuss the crime novel and PBS Masterpiece series “The Marlow Murder Club.”
Described as “Agatha Christie with a modern twist” by “The Sun,” “The Marlow Murder Club” follows the adventures of unlikely amateur sleuth Judith Potts, a 70-seven-year-old crossword puzzle setter living happily on her own in the quaint town of Marlow.
One evening, while out swimming (nude) in the Thames, Judith witnesses a brutal murder. The local police don’t believe her story, so she decides to investigate for herself and is soon joined in her quest by Suzie, a salt-of-the-earth dog-walker, and Becks, the prim and proper wife of the local Vicar. Together, they are the Marlow Murder Club. When another body turns up, they realize they have a real-life serial killer on their hands. And the puzzle they set out to solve has become a trap from which they might never escape.
Readers will be excited to pair this novel with the premiere of the Masterpiece drama “The Marlow Murder Club” on Arizona PBS. The four-part series stars Samantha Bond (“Downton Abby”) as Judith Potts, who is joined by Jo Martin, Cara Horgan and Natalie Dew as Suzie, Becks and DS Tanika Malik. “The Marlow Murder Club” series airs Sundays at 8 p.m. beginning October 27, 2024.
The 2023 Lillian Jackson Braun Award nominee, Robert Thorogood delights in turning a cozy mystery on its head with the introduction of Judith Potts, our very own Ms. Marple who’s given Christie-level dignity an indelicate shove out the door.
Thorogood joins the PBS Books Readers Club on October 30, 2024, to share insight on the writing process, explore the book’s themes about aging, independence and friendship, and to reveal how amazing women from his childhood inspired the dynamic female characters in the novel. He’ll also discuss the process for adapting “The Marlow Murder Club” books for PBS.
“I’m thrilled to be creating a brand-new murder mystery series for TV,” reflects Thorogood. “I can’t wait for audiences to join Judith, Becks and Suzie on their adventures as they solve a series of fiendishly puzzling murders.”
Join the PBS Books Readers Club at 5 p.m. on October 30, 2024, for this amazing, free author event on Facebook and add the event to your calendar or subscribe to the PBS Books YouTube channel so you don’t miss this thrilling interview with crime novelist Robert Thorogood.
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More about PBS Books Readers Club
Every month, the PBS Books Readers Club curates a selection of outstanding books and provides exclusive interviews with renowned authors. It’s the perfect community for book enthusiasts to connect and discover their next captivating read. Catch new episodes on the last Wednesday of each month via the PBS Books Facebook page, the PBS Books YouTube Channel, and the PBS app on your smart TV or device. Each episode pairs perfectly with your favorite PBS shows and features books that promise to be unforgettable. Members can access extended interviews with authors on Arizona PBS Passport and enjoy an on-demand library of quality public television programming. Additionally, subscribers receive a bi-monthly e-newsletter packed with exclusive interviews, engaging book-related articles, and more book recommendations. Tune in to our new digital video series, the Readers Club, for in-depth conversations with some of today’s most prolific and thought-provoking authors and PBS personalities.
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