{"product_id":"the-dinner-lady-detectives-by-hannah-hendy","title":"The Dinner Lady Detectives by Hannah Hendy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMurder is a dish best served ice cold... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMargery and Clementine are enjoying a peaceful middle-age together in the small, idyllic town of Dewstow, and eagerly awaiting retirement from their work on the front line serving meals to the students at Summerview secondary school. Their calm life is shattered when their kitchen manager is found dead in the school's walk-in freezer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe police are adamant that it's an open-and-shut case of accidental death. Margery and Clementine are convinced there's something far more nefarious going on, and they take it upon themselves to investigate. As they inch closer to the truth, it becomes clear that someone will stop at nothing to keep the pair quiet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill the perpetrator get their just-desserts before their time runs out?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA delightful, quintessentially British cosy mystery perfect for fans of SJ Bennett and Robert Thorogood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'This cosy crime novel has some hilarious moments and is perfect to curl up with.' Heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'A brilliant read! Bella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'A brilliant whodunnit!' Closer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'The plot is great, the character cast is spot on, and the dialogue and humor is so quick, smart, and addictive. Margery and Clem play off one another brilliantly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI cannot wait to read the next book (please say there will be one!!!!!!) and highly recommend this gem.' NetGalley review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'What a fun mystery. I would definitely call this a cozy mystery on the line of Murder, She Wrote! I love the dinner ladies and their interactions. I love the relationship between Clem and Margery.' NetGalley review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaperback \/ 304 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bookish Type","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43244059295959,"sku":"","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/0891\/0933\/products\/9781800326491.jpg?v=1662564562","url":"https:\/\/thebookishtype.pro\/products\/the-dinner-lady-detectives-by-hannah-hendy","provider":"The Bookish Type","version":"1.0","type":"link"}