The Widows’ Wine Club on the Case

The BRAND NEW hilarious story of friendship, surprises and fiendish secrets. Perfect for fans of Celia Anderson, Maddie Please and Judy Leigh.

'What a tonic! Julia Jarman’s books should be bottled and handed out on the NHS.' Judy Leigh

Welcome to the Widows’ Wine Club, where the stage is set for secrets, scandals and sleuthing…

Life in the quiet village of Elmsley is busier than ever. Friends for life, Viv, Janet, Zelda and Libby, aka the Widows’ Wine Club, are fully immersed in the Elmsley Community Players’ upcoming production, Murder at the Manor. But backstage drama takes a chaotic turn when the play's notorious lead actor, Rollo Prendergast, collapses on stage mid-performance.

Fearing the play's fictional poisoning has become a terrifying reality, local gossip runs rife and the finger of suspicion quickly points at Rollo’s long-suffering wife, Dolly, who had frequently (and loudly) wished her husband was ‘six feet under’. But when a stubborn detective from the widows' past takes over the investigation, the focus shifts directly to Viv, whose own book on garden poisons suddenly looks like a prosecution exhibit!

With their peaceful community on the brink of scandal, the widows must put down their wine glasses, step into the spotlight and get on the case. Can they untangle the backstage web of lies before the final curtain falls on one of their own?

Make friends with Julia Jarman’s hilarious, charming and unforgettable Widows’ Wine Club. They are back - and this time, the drama is real! Perfect for all fans of Celia Anderson, Maddie Please, Judy Leigh and Karen King.

All of the Widows' Wine Club novels can be read as standalones.

Readers adore Julia Jarman:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘This is a book that made me laugh, it put a lump in my throat and most of all gave me hope that I’ll still be drinking wine and laughing with my friends for many years to come.’

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘This was another great read full of laugh out loud moments, some sad moments and lots of friendship and sense of adventure. Love how Julia Jarman brings characters of a certain age to life and shows us that just because we are getting old doesn’t mean we can’t have fun and fulfilled lives and reminds us that life is for living.’

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘At its heart, the story **celebrates the ups and downs of female friendship **and the comfort we can find in one another during difficult times. An enjoyable feel-good read.’

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘The group of friends are always great and witty company - the series' appeal lies in the strength and support of the female friendships, forged in the first novel. If you come to this one first you'll certainly want to read the others!’

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Jarman's writing combines humour, heartache, and humanity, resulting in an uplifting narrative. The characters' camaraderie and resilience are infectious, reminding us that age is no barrier to pursuing dreams.’

"The Widows’ Wine Club on the Case" was written by Julia Jarman.

Julia Jarman has written over a hundred books for children, and is now turning her hand to uplifting, golden years women’s fiction with award-winning publisher Boldwood Books. Julia draws on her own experience of bereavement, female friendship and late-life dating.