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The Margaret Code

Meet the detective duo you'll never forget in this compulsive and charming debut crime novel
Brief Description
89-year-old Margaret has lived on Garnon Crescent all her life, except for those few years she never talks about. She knows all the neighbours; their hopes, their heartbreaks. Only recently, Margaret's memory isn't what it used to be. She is sure Barbara, her best friend and... Read More
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The Margaret Code

Elizabeth is Missing meets The Marlow Murder Club & The Maid in this compulsive and charming debut crime novel

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89-year-old Margaret has lived on Garnon Crescent all her life, except for those few years she never talks about. She knows all the neighbours; their hopes, their heartbreaks.

Only recently, Margaret's memory isn't what it used to be. She is sure Barbara, her best friend and neighbour, told her something important. Something she was supposed to remember.

When Barbara is found dead, Margaret determines to recover her missing memory. She and her grandson James begin to investigate, but soon strange incidents occur in her home. Margaret's daughter thinks her memory is getting worse, but Margaret knows somebody wants her out of the way.

Because Margaret holds the key to solving this crime. If only she could remember where she put it.

The Margaret Code is a thrilling tale of memory, mystery, and the enduring power of community ties.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408731031

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 April 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 428g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Richard Hooton has received numerous prizes for his short fiction. The Margaret Code, his debut novel, is inspired by his relationship with his grandmother.

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