This is one of those books where the characterisation is far more important than the plot - not that the plot itself is not well enough done, but it is the characters that carry the reader forward. The Book really is a joy to read - I couldn't put it down and didn't want it to end.
The four main characters are quite a varied bunch - they are all elderly and live in a retirement home where they pass the time with the Thursday Murder Club. The spend their time looking over cold cases in the hope that they can spot something the police failed to see - it hasn't happened yet though. No matter since there's plenty of lemon drizzle cake and tea to go round.
The four members of the murder club are made up of ( all retired), a spy chief, a nurse, a psychiatrist and a militant socialist.
Soon there is a murder in the area when local businessman Tony Curran is bludgeoned to death in his kitchen and the fantastic four and now on the case - 'Isn't it delightful. A fresh murder for us to look into.'
There are some beautiful character moments throughout the book, and a lot of poignant scenes that deal with the reality of growing old.
This truly is a fantastic book.
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