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We love hearing all the reactions to The Marigold We love hearing all the reactions to The Marigold Cottages Murder Collective by @marigoldmurder from our early readers over on Netgalley! Here are some of our favourite reviews. Meet Mrs B, eccentric landlady to a colourful collection of tenants in Santa Barbara who have a flair for amateur sleuthing. When a violent murder is discovered on their doorstep and Mrs B declares her guilt to save an ex-con, the residents of Marigold Cottages band together to save her and get to the bottom of the crime. Introducing... The Marigold Cottages Murder Collective by Jo Nichols, a murder mystery with a diverse cast of characters that has all the quirky charm of Richard Osman and TV shows like Only Murders in the Building. Out 21st August! P.S head to netgalley now via the link in our bio to be the first to access our upcoming reads!
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