The Gatsby Gambit

Hardback Published on: 03/04/2025
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Synopsis

'A thoroughly enjoyable mystery story with all the tropes and pleasures of a golden age detective story' Observer
'A glamorous recipe of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Agatha Christie' Paula Sutton
'Imbued with luxury and lurking danger' S.J. Bennett
'Murderously fun' Jessica Bull

1922: You are cordially invited to summer at the Gatsby Mansion in West Egg, with the most illustrious - and the deadliest - guest list.

Freshly twenty-one and sporting a daring new bob, Greta Gatsby - younger sister to the infamous Jay - is finally free of finishing school. An idyllic summer stretches ahead of her at the Gatsby Mansion, the jewel of West Egg.

But when Greta arrives at the secluded white-stone estate bathed in the late-afternoon light, she finds she isn't the only visitor. Jay is hosting an intimate gathering of New York's fashionable set: Daisy and Tom Buchanan, along with his brother Edgar, Nick Carraway and Jordan Baker.

That evening, the guests enjoy a candelabra-lit dinner party. That night, they dance to the lilt of the gramophone. The next morning, one of them is missing.

Murder has come to West Egg, the warm breeze tainted by scandal, betrayal and secrets. Turning sleuth isn't how Greta meant to spend her summer - but what choice does she have when one of them could be next?

The gilded opulence of the Roaring Twenties. A murder that scandalises high society. And a clever young woman of unusual persistence . . . A deliciously unputdownable whodunnit perfect for fans of The Christie Affair and Miss Austen Investigates.

'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

'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

'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

Publisher information

  • Publisher: John Murray Press
  • ISBN: 9781408748510
  • Number of pages: 368
  • Dimensions: 236 x 158 x 36 mm
  • Weight: 600g
  • Languages: English

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The Gatsby Gambit
Turbulent times in the Gatsby household
The reviews and book cover made this novel appealing but I’m not convinced it lived up to my expectations. The heroine of this thriller, Greta, came across... READ MORE
Romany
The Gatsby Gambit
The roaring 20s glitz and glamour
This is a nice little take on the Great Gatsby classic by Fitzgerald. Whereas the former focused on Jay’s obsession with Daisy Buchanan through the narrato... READ MORE
paula sterling-stead
The Gatsby Gambit
The roaring 20s of glitz and glamour
This is a nice little take on the Great Gatsby classic by Fitzgerald. Whereas the former focused on Jay’s obsession with Daisy Buchanan through the narrato... READ MORE
Paula Sterling-stead
The Gatsby Gambit
Gatsby's Sister Solves Great Whodunnit
Greta Gatsby is Jay (The Great) Gatsby’s sister. Seven years younger, she has never been part of Jay’s hedonistic life. But now she’s free from the prote... READ MORE
Denis
The Gatsby Gambit
A classic murder mystery
A classic murder mystery. Greta Gatsby travels home to her brother Jay’s big house on Long Island. Their family was relatively poor and Jay was a self-made... READ MORE
Jenny Hill
The Gatsby Gambit
Classic murder mystery
I have loved F Scott Fitzgerald’s Great Gatsby since I first saw the Robert Redford, MIA Farrow film version and I have read the book more times than I can... READ MORE
Sue Hill
The Gatsby Gambit
A fabulous mystery
I really enjoyed this story which I found the be cleverly plotted and completely gripping. I loved Greta, her bright curiosity and her reflections on the t... READ MORE
Cathu Sowden
The Gatsby Gambit
This time it's Jay's sister's tale to tell
Rejoin Jay Gatsby's friends and acquaintances through the perspective of Jay's younger sister, Greta. It's the same atmosphere of boredom and self-indulgen... READ MORE
Janice Tangen
The Gatsby Gambit
F Scott Fitzgerald Meets Agatha Christie Murder Mystery
I was fortunate enough to be sent a proof copy of this new novel by the publisher and was intrigued to see that it uses the characters of The Great Gatsby ... READ MORE
CuteBadger
The Gatsby Gambit
Captures the spirit of the 1920's
This is an enjoyable read that captures the spirit of the 1920's. I found it slow at first but then the pace picked up. Greta Gatsby is a particularly en... READ MORE
Shirley Sinha
The Gatsby Gambit
A good, fun read
As a fan of the original Gatsby, I had fairly high expectations of this spin-off. I rather enjoyed that the objectionable Tom got his comeuppance rather th... READ MORE
Jayne Southern
The Gatsby Gambit
Enchanting!
A rather enchanting golden age mystery. Greta Gatsby, sister of the famous Jay, is finally finished with education and, sporting her new bob hairstyle, ... READ MORE
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The Gatsby Gambit
An interesting retelling of The Great Gatsby
Greta Gatsby, the lesser-known sister of the infamous Jay Gatsby, returns from years abroad and finishing schools with a newfound independence at age 21. E... READ MORE
Jacqueline Sharp
The Gatsby Gambit
Very enjoyable golden age style mystery
It’s 1922 and the author has transported us back to the Gatsby Mansion in West Egg, Long Island, the home of the wealthy and hedonistic Jay Gatsby. His you... READ MORE
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