The Man Who Died Twice — Reader’s Companion & Study Guide

A dangerous secret. Missing diamonds. An old acquaintance of Elizabeth’s. And another case for the Thursday Murder Club.

Life at Coopers Chase rarely stays quiet for long. When Elizabeth receives a message from someone connected with her past, she and fellow club members Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron are drawn into a new investigation involving stolen diamonds, deception and some extremely dangerous people.

As the mystery develops, the four friends once again demonstrate that age is no obstacle to detective work. Their investigation combines Elizabeth’s formidable experience, Joyce’s deceptively sharp observations, Ibrahim’s analytical mind and Ron’s determination.

This comprehensive Coleman’s Notes® Reader’s Companion helps readers navigate the characters, relationships, suspects, clues and revelations at the heart of Richard Osman’s second Thursday Murder Club mystery.

Inside the guide: Story in Five Minutes; where the novel fits in the series; main characters; character relationships; Coopers Chase; the central mystery at a glance; detailed chapter companion; victims and suspects; the missing diamonds; clues and red herrings; the mystery explained; Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim & Ron; Donna & Chris; Bogdan; themes and literary background; friendship, loyalty and ageing; humour and darker themes; meaning of the title; ending explained; what to remember before The Bullet That Missed; 25 book-club and discussion questions; and Quick Recall.

The guide also follows the continuing development of the four central characters and the friendships that make the Thursday Murder Club much more than a group of amateur detectives.

Ideal for readers who have completed the novel, are returning to the series after a break, or want a convenient reference before continuing with The Bullet That Missed.

Full spoiler warning: This companion discusses the complete novel, including the mystery, solution and ending.

Individual guide — £6.95

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