Elizabeth Is Missing

'Elizabeth is missing', reads the note in Maud's pocket in her own handwriting. Lately, Maud's been getting forgetful. She keeps buying peach slices when she has a cupboard full, forgets to drink the cups of tea she's made and writes notes to remind herself of things. But Maud is determined to discover what has happened to her friend, Elizabeth, and what it has to do with the unsolved disappearance of her sister Sukey, years back, just after the war. A...
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'Elizabeth is missing', reads the note in Maud's pocket in her own handwriting.

Lately, Maud's been getting forgetful. She keeps buying peach slices when she has a cupboard full, forgets to drink the cups of tea she's made and writes notes to remind herself of things. But Maud is determined to discover what has happened to her friend, Elizabeth, and what it has to do with the unsolved disappearance of her sister Sukey, years back, just after the war.

A fast-paced mystery with a wonderful leading character- Maud will make you laugh and cry, but she certainly won't be forgotten.

'I've never read anything like it.' Ruth Rendell, Guardian

'One of those semi-mythical beasts, the book you cannot put down.' Jonathan Coe

'It is hard to believe it is written by a 26-year-old and is a first novel. Bold, touching and hugely memorable.'Sunday Times

'If you're after a read you can't put down, then look no further!' Book of the Week, New! Magazine

'brilliant...... an unforgettable novel' Sunday Express

'a painfully sad but brilliant debut.' Sunday Mirror

'arresting...... chilling...... touching.' Metro

'deeply charming mystery yarn ...... add it to your summer reading list.' Sunday Times Style

'Suspense and sympathy for the tragic character combine to powerfuleffect.' The Big Issue in the North

'This spring's hottest release.' Marie Claire

'The book the whole country will be reading this summer.' EDP Norfolk Magazine

'gripping, fast-paced.' Vogue

'A funny, heartbreaking and unforgettable debut novel.' Company Magazine