This was fun to read and a decent mystery. I like Charlie and her relationship with the older people, and having a character be known as "Wrong Kevin" for most of the book is exactly my kind of humour. Bronwen Price's narration really brought the characters to life.

Something I feel like Thursday Murder Club-alikes (this one included) often miss is depth. The quirkiness is fun and memorable, but on its own it's not enough to make the characters feel real. Verity has some very emotional moments, but Cedric and Ambrose are almost entirely defined by their extreme eccentricity. I would like to see more development of them as people beyond just being the wacky retired twins who wear matching outfits and are very fussy about tea.

The mystery got a little convoluted but it was satisfying enough. And I love a parlour room scene, but this one felt so manufactured that it came off as silly to me.

Overall I enjoyed reading this. I'm giving it 3 stars but I'm still keen to pick up the next in the series.

4.25/5

This review is for the audio version of the book. Narrated by Bronwen Price. She brings the cast of characters in this book to life giving each their own unique personality and voice. She was such a good choice for narrator.


This was delightful, charming, and so much fun.

Charlotte has been living with the eccentric retired spies, Cedric and Ambrose, (twins) since the death of her father (also a spy) 10 years ago, in a small town outside of London called "Friday Street".

When new information in the death of her father comes up, Charlotte pokes and pushes Cedric and Ambrose out of their comfortable routine life into helping her investigate.

This was just a wild and fun book. The characters are all charming, even the ones you're not supposed to like. They have their eccentricities and dis-likable qualities but they have so many redeeming qualities as well.

The dialogue/banter between them is witty and biting but also good natured, mostly. Also, the cast is so varied and so funny.

Verity was absolutely a gem. Once you read it, you'll understand.

Definitely worth your time. I want more of these books.