This is an excellent sequel to 10 Marchfield Lane, and honestly it might be even more fun than the first book. All of our favorite characters are back, but this time the mystery takes us out of the block of flats and into a seemingly unused mansion that Audrey cleans every Thursday. When she discovers a body in the back bedroom and runs outside to call the police, the body vanishes without a trace before they arrive. No body, no blood, no case. The police are convinced she imagined the whole thing, so Audrey and Lewis have no choice but to investigate on their own.
The setup is so clever, and the mystery kept me guessing in a way that felt satisfying rather than frustrating. I loved the addition of a new friend, a cab driver, who fits right into this little world Whyte has built. We also get a small peek into Celeste’s backstory, which I was not expecting and absolutely loved. I would be thrilled if the next book gave us a prequel with her whole story, or at the very least, more details woven into Audrey and Lewis’s adventures.
Nneka Okoye did another perfect job with the narration. She brings so much warmth and personality to each character, and at this point I can’t imagine anyone else voicing this series.
If you loved 10 Marchfield Lane or enjoy cozy mysteries with charming characters, clever puzzles, and a bit of a locked-room vibe, this one delivers. Fans of Richard Osman and Janice Hallett should definitely pick this up.
Special thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for a copy of the audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion.
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