10 Marchfield Square

A hugely impressive debut that’s cosy and classy in equal measure. A super-smart and delightful mystery that teases out the secrets of an entire neighbourhood – Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The AppealI just loved 10 Marchfield Square. Clever, funny, ingeniously constructed – and what a cast! The mystery is gripping and beautifully unguessable, the characters are bursting with life, and the square itself is drawn with such subtlety and love. Brilliant! – Alex Hay, author of The HousekeepersWhyte crafts a brand new kind of cosy mystery that leaps off the page and keeps you thinking throughout … A proper cosy whodunnit that oozes charm, wit and bloody murder – Jonathan Whitelaw, author of The Bingo Hall Detectives10 Marchfield Square is an utterly delightful mix. Whyte writes with both cool wit and warm charm, and combines a charismatic cast of eccentric characters with a properly knotty murder mystery. This book is a real winner for anyone who wants a crime novel with a Golden Age feel but modern sensibilities. More please * Alice Bell, author of Grave Expectations *An ingenious cosy crime novel * Women’s Weekly *What sets this book apart is its perfect blend of accessibility and substance. The pages turn easily, but the story lingers, making it an ideal summer read that doesn’t insult your intelligence. A stellar debut. * Bookishelf.com *

After studying Drama at university, Nicola Whyte worked as a bookseller for several years before going on to work in the digital department. She now runs a small digital agency in the West Country. She was shortlisted for the 2023 Comedy Women in Print Prize and her work has also been listed in the Cheshire Novel Prize (twice), the BPA First Novel Award, and Mslexia, while 10 Marchfield Square was named as first runner up in the 2023 Daily Mail First Novel Award. Nicola lives near Stonehenge with her family.