One Puzzling Afternoon: The most compelling, heartbreaking debut mystery

In the book "One Puzzling Afternoon," Edie Green, who is 82 years old, tries to solve the mystery of her friend Lucy's disappearance from 1951. The book is a captivating mystery that will appeal to fans of "The List of Suspicious Things" and "Elizabeth is Missing."

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2024
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

On a suburban street filled with secrets, 82-year-old Edie Green must delve into the past to uncover the truth about her missing friend Lucy, who vanished years before.

It is 1951, and at number six Sycamore Street, fifteen-year-old Edie Green finds herself lonely. Living alone with her eccentric mother, who conducts seances for the local Ludthorpe community, she yearns for something to break her from her dull and isolated existence. When the popular and pretty Lucy Theddle befriends Edie, she believes her troubles are over. However, Lucy harbors a secret that Edie is not sure she should keep.

Then, Lucy disappears.

In 2018, Edie is eighty-two and still resides in Ludthorpe. One day, she glimpses Lucy Theddle, still looking the same as she did at fifteen. Her family dismisses it as one of Edie's many mix-ups, as she often gets confused about things these days. However, what Edie knows for sure is that she must find out what happened to Lucy all those years ago.

This captivating and poignant book will have you completely hooked. You cannot help but fall for Edie, the endearing protagonist portrayed by Marianne Cronin. The author skillfully weaves a mystery with tension and compassion, making it an absorbing and extremely poignant read. Edie's quest to hold onto her last memories before they fade away forever is truly heart-wrenching, and her journey is captivating from start to finish.

Beth Morrey, author of "Saving Missy," praises the book as "completely captivating." She describes Edie as a heartbreaking figure, struggling to hold onto her memories before they slip away forever. Morrey finds Edie's plight to be utterly absorbing and deeply poignant.

Louise Hare also praises the book, calling it a "real page-turner." She describes it as a "special gem of a book, a perfectly executed double timeline mystery with a twist you don't see coming." Inga Vesper also expresses her admiration, calling it a "marvellous" and "a perfectly executed double timeline mystery with a twist you don't see coming."

In conclusion, "The List of Suspicious Things" and "Elizabeth is Missing" fans will find "Sycamore Street" a captivating and intriguing mystery. With its well-developed characters, intricate plot, and emotional depth, this book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a well-crafted tale of suspense and discovery.

Weight: 268g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804181287