The Gatsby Gambit

A thoroughly enjoyable mystery story with all the tropes and pleasures of a golden age detective story… Well-written and pacy, inflected by the original characters and setting but otherwise unconstrained by them * Observer *Featuring much of the glamour and sparkle of Fitzgerald’s original, this reprise of Gatsby’s cautionary tale also revisits the distressing realities behind the glitz. A mystery with a message (and some great jewelry) * Kirkus Reviews *If “The Great Gatsby” is going to turn into a “The Avengers”-style bit of intellectual property, with spinoffs of spinoffs of spinoffs - and, clearly, it already is - then “The Gatsby Gambit” is an example of how well that could go. Anderson-Wheeler obviously loves and has been thoughtful about the source material, and she has written a novel that respects its elder while, like a boat against the current, she takes its characters in a completely new direction. * The Minnesota Star Tribune *I’ve been utterly immersed in the Roaring Twenties with this murderously fun take on a literary classic. The Gatsby Gambit is packed with sophistication, glamour and deadly intrigue * Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen Investigates *What could be better than a murder mystery set in the glamorous world of The Great Gatsby? If there was ever a perfect recipe for deliciously stylish intrigue, the imaginary worlds of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Agatha Christie colliding is definitely it! * Paula Sutton, author of The Potting Shed Murder *Absolutely devoured this glorious romp of a novel. The Gatsby Gambit is pure escapist fun - a pacy, clever, witty mystery that I galloped through with sheer delight * Naomi Kelsey, author of The Burnings *An accomplished and satisfying read imbued with the luxury and lurking danger in the jewel of West Egg * S.J. Bennett, bestselling author of the international Her Majesty the Queen Investigates series *Compelling and bursting with 1920s flair, this new twist on the iconic tale will delight newcomers and old fans alike * CE McGill, author of Our Hideous Progeny *A glamour filled, thrilling read that kept me guessing to the end! It was such a treat to be back in the world of Gatsby! * Kate Weston, author of You May Now Kill the Bride *Claire Anderson-Wheeler brilliantly intertwines the allure of the Jazz Age with a gripping murder mystery in The Gatsby Gambit. A dazzling homage to Fitzgerald’s world, this novel captivates from the first page to the last * Joanna Wallace, author of You’d Look Better as a Ghost *Lively, smart, and fun … As charming as Daisy Buchanan herself * Flynn Berry, author of Northern Spy *With a fiercely defiant female lead and secrets as sharp as the prose, The Gatsby Gambit oozes glamour and intrigue. I loved this bold take on a beloved classic * Trisha Sakhlecha, author of The Inheritance *

Claire Anderson-Wheeler grew up in Dublin, Geneva, and Brussels. She studied Law at Trinity College, Dublin, and holds a Masters in Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia. She works in Publishing in the US and this is her debut novel. Claire first read The Great Gatsby on holiday when she was fourteen, and has revisited it often since. She currently lives in Boston with her partner.

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