The Vanishing of Margaret Small [electronic resource]

Alexander, Neil2022

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'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 EntwistleMeet 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. Readers are absolutely in love with The Vanishing of Margaret Small:'What a beautiful book. You cannot help but fall in love with Margaret.' - NetGalley Reviewer 'Such an emotional and heart-warming story. One of the best I've read in a while!' - NetGalley Reviewer 'This book is so delicate and complex, it makes for superb reading.' - NetGalley Reviewer 'This was the best book I have read in a very long time. It will break your heart, make you cry and smile. I loved it.' - NetGalley Reviewer