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Book SynopsisA NEW EDITION WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY CLARE MACKINTOSHTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''An utter delight'' Sarah Winman''Quirky, moving and beautifully written'' Paula Hawkins''Vibrant and funny'' GuardianSummer, 1976Mrs Creasy is missing and The Avenue is alive with whispers. As the summer shimmers endlessly on, ten-year-olds Grace and Tilly decide to take matters into their own hands.But as doors and mouths begin to open and the cul-de-sac starts giving up its secrets, the amateur detectives will find more than they could have imaginedCannon is so attuned to other people's stories a chronicler both of the human condition and the quotidian details which speak to who we are' Guardian?A very special book' Nathan FilerAn utter delight' Sarah WinmanA delight' Paula HawkinsA treasure chest of a novel' Julie CohenOne of the standout novels of the year' Hannah BeckermanI didn''t want the book to end' Carys BrayAn excellent debut' James HannahGrace and Tilly are my new heroes' Kate HamerA wonderful debut' Jill MansellA modern classic in the making' Sarah HilaryA stunning debut' Katie FfordePhenomenal' Miranda Dickinson
