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The Queen of Poisons
Robert Thorogood
Marlow Murder Club, book 3
You’ll like this if…
A quick taste guide—not a guarantee.
- You enjoy poisoning mysteries.
- Local secrets and council intrigue interest you.
- You want to continue the Marlow series.
The starting point
Marlow’s mayor dies during a council meeting. Judith, Suzie and Becks participate in the investigation as civilian advisors.
Why consider this one?
A local-government setting turns attention toward the people surrounding a public figure. The team’s civilian-advisor role offers another reason to continue: it changes how they can participate in the inquiry.
A good fit for
Series followers looking for a poisoning mystery.
Before you choose
Poisoning and murder drive the story. This is not the first introduction to the cast.
Reading order: titles featured here
Follow this path through the books featured on our site. It is not a claim that the series has no other titles.
- The Marlow Murder Club
- Death Comes to Marlow
- The Queen of Poisons — you are here
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Our editorial approach
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Factual source: PBS MASTERPIECE
Checked November 7, 2026 (EST).