The Vanishing of Margaret Small: An uplifting and page-turning mystery

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Book Synopsis: 'An evocative, endearing, entertaining and thoroughly delicious character portrait and a terrific first novel' - Donal MacIntyre, TV presenter

'A tender, thought-provoking and totally gripping novel from a wonderful storyteller...deserves to be a huge hit!' - Matt Cain, author of The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle

Meet Margaret Small: 75, plain spoken, Whitstable native and a Cilla Black super fan. Shortly after the death of her idol, Margaret begins receiving sums of money in the post, signed simply 'C'.

She is convinced it must be Cilla, but how can it be? To solve the mystery of her benefactor Margaret must go back in her memories almost 70 years, to the time when she was 'vanished' to a long-stay institution for children with learning disabilities. An absorbing and page-turning mystery with a dual timeline, The Vanishing of Margaret Small takes readers into a fascinating past, and introduces an unforgettable literary heroine.

Perfect for fans of Libby Page and Gail Honeyman. Praise for The Vanishing of Margaret Small:

'A captivating and charming story' - Imogen Clark

'Funny, sad and uplifting all at once' - Frances Quinn

'A beautiful story of human spirit and its power to thrive against the odds' - Anstey Harris

'A fantastic, feel-good story . . . rich in nostalgia and a joy to read' - Matson Taylor

'Beautifully observed and poignant. An outstanding debut.' Alex Brown

'Compelling and authentic . . . Margaret's story is quiet but her voice is mighty' - Julietta Henderson

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Introducing 'The Vanishing of Margaret Small' - an uplifting and page-turning mystery that will leave you on the edge of your seat. With its captivating storyline and rich character portrayal, this book is a must-read for all mystery enthusiasts. The book has received rave reviews from industry experts, like TV presenter Donal MacIntyre who describes it as an "evocative, endearing, and thoroughly delicious character portrait".

Follow the journey of Margaret Small, a 75-year-old Whitstable native and a devoted fan of Cilla Black. After the death of her idol, Margaret starts receiving mysterious sums of money in the post, signed only with the letter 'C'. Could it be Cilla herself? To unravel the mystery, Margaret must delve into her memories, stretching back 70 years to her time in a long-stay institution for children with learning disabilities. Get ready for a gripping dual timeline narrative that will keep you guessing until the very end.

With themes of love, loss, and the power of human resilience, 'The Vanishing of Margaret Small' is perfectly suited for fans of authors like Libby Page and Gail Honeyman. Imogen Clark describes it as a "captivating and charming story", and Frances Quinn praises its ability to evoke a range of emotions, stating it is "funny, sad, and uplifting all at once".

Don't miss out on this beautiful and poignant debut novel by a talented storyteller. Take a step back in time, immerse yourself in Margaret's world, and be captivated by her unforgettable journey. Order 'The Vanishing of Margaret Small' today and experience the power of a phenomenal mystery that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.

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