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One Bad Apple

A wickedly funny murder mystery

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One Bad Apple

By: Jo Jakeman
Narrated by: Emily Pennant-Rea
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 >Welcome to Aberfal Boys High School. Independent jewel of academic and sporting excellence in the South-west... until the headmaster is murdered in his study. And now the Year Seven School Mums' WhatsApp Group really does have something to talk about...

Clare Withoutani: OMG have you heard about Newhall?!!!

Becky Rupertsmum: Helen-Louise just texted. Can't believe it.

Pam Geoffreysmum: What's he done this time? They're going co-ed, aren't they? I knew this would happen.

Clare Withoutani: Can't believe it, Becky. I'm in shock.

Pam Geoffreysmum: Are we going co-ed?

Becky Rupertsmum: No, Pam. Newhall died.

Pam Geoffreysmum: Oh GOD. Seriously??!! Can't believe it. So sad. He'll be such a loss to the school. The boys will be devastated. Will the school be offering grief counselling?

Rose Oliversmum: Anyone know what pages they're meant to do for chemistry? Ollie's homework diary says 'do questions 1-4' but no page numbers!

As the resulting police investigation reveals more and more of Aberfal's long-hidden secrets, the list of suspects who wanted the headmaster dead grows by the day. And far from being a glittering jewel of exclusivity and excellence, it would appear Aberfal Boys High School is rotten to its core...

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This twisty, wickedly funny murder mystery is perfect for fans of Big Little Lies, Bella Mackie, Katy Brent, and Ali Lowe.©2024 Jo Jakeman (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK Crime Crime Thrillers Dark Humour Literature & Fiction Thriller & Suspense Murder Exciting Witty Fiction

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Generally fun, good story and twists. Excellent narrator. Obviously knows the world of private schools well but some bizarre claims about the wealthy having it as hard as the rest of us, and private schools’ budgets being as constrained as those of state schools! Also rather patronising depiction of the working-class mum - but worth a listen if you can get past all that.

Fun read, narrated very well

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