10 Marchfield Square

by Nicola Whyte

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Did you know that somewhere in London there is a teeny tiny square? Well, author Nicola Whtye discovered it, leading to her creating a similar spot for the setting of this very good, debut mystery.

Celeste, in her 80s, is the inquisitive doyenne of the square. She knows all of the residents who live in these close quarters. Sadly, it is known that one resident, Linda, has a husband who harms her physically. When he is murdered, events are off and running. Will his murder be the only one? No spoilers so read the novel to find out.

The characters in the square all come across as individuals. There is everyone from Dixon who functions as Celeste’s butler and more, to struggling mystery writer Lewis, young cleaner Audrey, lawyer Mia, and a number of others.

Looking for an enjoyable traditional mystery that runs to 400 pages ? Look no further. This is a delightful one.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Union Square & Co for this title. All opinions are my own.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Whyte gets everything just right, constructing memorable characters and landing several shocking plot twists. Readers will be just as hard-pressed to identify the culprit as Lewis and Audrey–and they’ll have a marvelous time trying.”
–Publishers Weekly

“The multiple points of view… a beautifully rendered setting, and plot twists galore add up to a satisfying cozy debut.”
–Booklist

About the Author (courtesy of Amazon)

Nicola Whyte studied Drama at Aberystwyth University and spent many happy years as a bookseller before becoming a web developer. She now co-owns a digital agency in the southwest of England. Her work has been listed for the Comedy Women in Print Prize, the BPA First Novel Award, and the Cheshire Novel Prize. 10 Marchfield Square was named as runner-up in the 2023 Daily Mail First Novel Award. She lives near Stonehenge in Wiltshire with her family.