{"product_id":"the-thursday-murder-club-a-novel-richard-osman-9781984880987","title":"The Thursday Murder Club: A Novel | Richard Osman","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: inherit; color: #333; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eJoin four unlikely friends with a few tricks up their sleeves in Richard Osman's witty and endearing mystery, \u003cem\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.5em; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; padding-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eNarrative Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eIn a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club. The unorthodox investigative group consists of Elizabeth, a brilliant former intelligence agent; Joyce, a sweet, observant retired nurse whose diaries frame the story; Ibrahim, a meticulous psychiatrist; and Ron, a fierce former trade union leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eWhen a local developer is found dead with a mysterious photograph left next to the body, the Thursday Murder Club suddenly find themselves in the middle of their first live case. Alongside a female cop navigating her first big investigation, this brilliant gang must work quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAs the bodies begin to pile up, can our unorthodox sleuths catch the killer before it's too late? Brimming with sharp British humor, heart-wrenching explorations of aging, and enduring friendships, this debut novel turns the traditional murder mystery into an unforgettable ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.5em; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew York Times Bestseller:\u003c\/strong\u003e The phenomenal first installment that launched a multi-million-copy internationally bestselling series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritically Acclaimed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Praised as \"witty, endearing and greatly entertaining\" by the \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.5em; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eCore Audience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eFans of modern \"cozy mysteries\" featuring intricate puzzles without graphic violence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eReaders who appreciate sharp British humor, witty dialogue, and character-driven crime fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eEnthusiasts of stories centered around unconventional sleuths and strong, enduring friendships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.5em; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eRichard Osman is a highly popular British television presenter, producer, and comedian. \u003cem\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c\/em\u003e is his phenomenal debut novel, which utilized his sharp wit and clever narrative construction to instantly catapult him to international literary success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.5em; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: left; width: 35%;\"\u003eFull Title\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club: A Novel\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: left;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eRichard Osman\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: left;\"\u003ePublisher \u0026amp; Imprint\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePenguin Books (An imprint of Penguin Publishing Group)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: left;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eAugust 3, 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: left;\"\u003eBinding Format\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eTrade Paperback (Reprint Edition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: left;\"\u003ePrint Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e384 Pages\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: left;\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: left;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e9781984880987\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: left;\"\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e1984880985\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: left;\"\u003eLibrary of Congress (LCCN)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e2020445412\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: left;\"\u003ePrimary BISAC Genre\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eFICTION \/ Mystery \u0026amp; Detective \/ Traditional\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: left;\"\u003eProduct Dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e5.48 x 0.81 x 8.25 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: left;\"\u003eItem Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e10.6 oz (approx. 0.66 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: left;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePre-Owned \/ Very Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.5em; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; padding: 10px; border-radius: 4px; background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; color: #2c3e50; outline: none;\"\u003eIs this book written by a seasoned crime fiction novelist?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eNo. The Thursday Murder Club is actually the phenomenal debut novel of Richard Osman, a highly popular British television presenter, producer, and comedian. Despite it being his first book, his sharp wit and clever construction instantly turned it into a multi-million-copy international bestseller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; padding: 10px; border-radius: 4px; background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; color: #2c3e50; outline: none;\"\u003eWhat is the main narrative hook and setting driving the plot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe story is set in Coopers Chase, a peaceful, luxury retirement village in the idyllic English countryside. The plot centers on four elderly residents who meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to review old, unsolved police files. The game turns dangerous when a local property developer is brutally murdered right on their doorstep, pulling the club into their very first live investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; padding: 10px; border-radius: 4px; background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; color: #2c3e50; outline: none;\"\u003eWho are the four main members that make up the club?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe unorthodox investigator group consists of: Elizabeth, a brilliant, analytical former intelligence agent; Joyce, a sweet, observant retired nurse whose diaries frame the story; Ibrahim, a highly meticulous and rational psychiatrist; and Ron, a fierce, hot-headed former trade union leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; padding: 10px; border-radius: 4px; background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; color: #2c3e50; outline: none;\"\u003eIs this a dark, graphic thriller, or does it fit a different sub-genre?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThis book is celebrated as a premier modern \"cozy mystery.\" While it features intricate plot twists and real danger, the overall tone avoids graphic violence in favor of laugh-out-loud British humor, heart-wrenching explorations of aging, and deep, enduring friendships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; padding: 10px; border-radius: 4px; background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; color: #2c3e50; outline: none;\"\u003eWas this novel adapted into a television series or a feature film?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eYes, the text is the basis for a high-profile feature film adaptation. The star-studded adaptation features an elite ensemble cast including Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Jonathan Pryce playing the iconic retirement sleuths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": [\"Product\", \"Book\"],\n      \"name\": \"The Thursday Murder Club: A Novel\",\n      \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"Richard Osman\"\n      },\n      \"isbn\": \"9781984880987\",\n      \"sameAs\": \"1984880985\",\n      \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Paperback\",\n      \"numberOfPages\": 384,\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"Penguin Books\"\n      },\n      \"datePublished\": \"2021-08-03\",\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en\",\n      \"image\": \"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9781984880987.jpg?v=1788544065\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/the-thursday-murder-club-a-novel-richard-osman-9781984880987\",\n      \"weight\": {\n        \"@type\": \"QuantitativeValue\",\n        \"value\": \"10.6\",\n        \"unitCode\": \"ONZ\"\n      },\n      \"size\": {\n        \"@type\": \"QuantitativeValue\",\n        \"value\": \"5.48 x 0.81 x 8.25\",\n        \"unitCode\": \"INH\"\n      },\n      \"offers\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n        \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n        \"price\": \"11.99\",\n        \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/UsedCondition\",\n        \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\"\n      },\n      \"about\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n          \"name\": \"Cozy mystery\",\n          \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cozy_mystery\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n          \"name\": \"Crime fiction\",\n          \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Crime_fiction\"\n        }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is this book written by a seasoned crime fiction novelist?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"No. The Thursday Murder Club is actually the phenomenal debut novel of Richard Osman, a highly popular British television presenter, producer, and comedian. 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