The Impossible Fortune, by Richard Osman

A new mystery sparks some stirrings of a return to life for former spy Elizabeth, following the death of her beloved husband. It comes up at the wedding of Joyce’s daughter when the best man has a meltdown and asks for help before disappearing. Is it possible her new son-in-law is too good to be true? Meanwhile Ron’s daughter has had enough of her violent criminal husband – and the whole family is at risk - can he protect his daughter and grandson? In the end everyone turns to Ibrahim for advice, guidance and care, even the criminals. Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club is so much more than the sum of its parts, laced with wry humour and keen insights into grief and relationships of all kinds – in this one especially the fraught quagmire of mother-daughter. Interactions. A very enjoyable read.