Hall’s own knowledge of and experiences as a deputy head in a primary school seamlessly emanated throughout and this really added another level to this book. A Spoonful of Murder" introduced us to the unlikely crime-solving trio of retired teachers Liz, Thelma and Pat.

Retired schoolteachers Liz, Pat and Thelma are back at their usual table at the Thirsk Garden Centre cafe with a brand-new mystery to solve. I would have liked to have a little more backstory and duscussion of the main characters to make more of a story maybe you need to read the first but i thought i was missing bits of characters. The audiobook was just a joy and the narrator Julia Hesmondhelgh deserves a great deal of praise for her ability to make you feel included in the story. Retired schoolteachers and amateur sleuths Liz, Pat and Thelma have a brand-new mystery to solve in this witty tale ? The second instalment in this lovely cosy mystery series, centred around a group of retired primary school teachers, and imbued with admiration for their motivation, resourcefulness and capability.

The characters are likeable and quirky, the story moves quickly and this talented author leaves us wanting for more? It turned out that I guessed the guilty party early on, but I’m still pleased with how the mystery plot played out, as it included numerous surprises. The characters are likeable and quirky, the story moves quickly and this talented author leaves us wanting for more…!

But when poison pen letters start landing on the doorsteps of friends and neighbours in their Yorkshire village, old secrets come to light with the potential for deadly consequences. The dialogue and relationships within this book are wonderful and by the end I felt I was leaving friends. I really enjoyed the school setting of the book, and finding out what it is like behind the scenes there. The book is let down by common sense, (it was inconceivable that various bodies and the police were not notified). As delightful as it is deadly , A Pen Dipped in Poison is a feel-good, fun and fabulous cosy mystery that had me utterly gripped from page one .To access your ebook(s) after purchasing, you can download the free Glose app or read instantly on your browser by logging into Glose. This story dragged about someone writing pen letters in the school that the ladies used to teach in. But as they work to uncover the truth, they begin to wonder just how far someone will go to silence this poison pen. A great read for anyone involved in modern day education by an author who knows his onions about schools and the mysterious ways they have evolved.