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The Margaret Code

Meet the detective duo you'll never forget in this compulsive and charming debut crime novel

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The Margaret Code

By: Richard Hooton
Narrated by: Maggie Ollerenshaw
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MEET THE DETECTIVE DUO YOU'LL NEVER FORGET

For fans of The Marlow Murder Club, Richard Osman and The List of Suspicious Things

'One of the best books I've read this year' ALEX GRAY

'An absorbingly unusual murder mystery' CHRIS BROOKMYRE

'Delightfully cosy' PETERBOROUGH TELEGRAPH

'Wry, compelling and ever so poignant' NAOMI KELSEY

'A cleverly crafted mystery with an amateur detective duo you root for even against the odds' EMILY CRITCHLEY
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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.

©2025 Richard Hooton (P)2025 Hachette Audio UK
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Brilliant book, perfect for anyone who loves a good murder mystery that also makes you laugh & smile. The narration was spot on! Can’t wait for the next instalment!

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This book has everything you could want! Brilliant story,wonderful characters and beautifully narrated as well.

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