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The Impossible Fortune

Thursday Murder Club, Book 5

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The Impossible Fortune

Written by: Richard Osman
Narrated by: Fiona Shaw
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*NARRATED BY FIONA SHAW (Harry Potter, Killing Eve, Bad Sisters)*

The unmissable new mystery in the bestselling, record-breaking Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman

A wedding. A code. A murder. Time is ticking . . .

It’s been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles, and Ibrahim is still providing therapy to his favourite criminal.

But when Elizabeth meets a wedding guest who fears for their life, the thrill of the chase is ignited once again. A villain wants access to an uncrackable code, and will stop at nothing to get it. Plunged back into their most explosive investigation yet, can the gang solve the puzzle and a murder in time?

‘Irresistible’ LEE CHILD

‘Funny, clever, compelling’ HARLAN COBEN

‘The rightful king of crime’ i PAPER

© Richard Osman 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

 Amateur Sleuth Cosy Crime Fiction Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Mystery Small Town & Rural
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Critic Reviews

Full of humour, this is our fave one yet!
This proves to be one of Osman’s more cleverly plotted whodunnits, with bonus brainteasers in the form of cunning codes to crack
A gently humorous read, peopled with characters who feel like old friends
A delight . . . if you really want to find out how families and friends react and interact and talk, then go to Richard Osman (iPAPER)
Osman reaches audiences other authors do not because he truly shares their world
All stars
Most relevant
I did like the story, but it surely didn't live up to the reputation of the TMC series.

Good Story

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This series just never disappoints! Love the characters, the mystery & the relationships. Can’t wait for the next one.

Yet another good book!

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The Impossible Fortune is a delightful listen, elevated by excellent narration that perfectly captures the charm, humor, and humanity of the Thursday Murder Club.

The mystery unfolds at a steady pace, but the real strength lies in the relationships between the characters and the emotional depth Osman brings to their stories. The narrators make every conversation feel natural and engaging.

A comforting, clever audiobook that balances suspense with heart, making it one of the most enjoyable entries in the series.

The storytelling.

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I hate fiona shaw for ruining this book for me ..I tried so hard to listen but it was tiresome experience, had to keep going back every 2 mins coz she mumbles so much...feels like she is speaking with a large coin in her mouth. Had to return the title eventually, I rather read the book which is a shame because I was soo looking forward to listening to this book!

Worst Narrator ever!

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