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Fallowfield: where the past cannot rest
The latest 'artful' mystery from Nicole Swengley...
“Intergenerational murder on the campus. A twisty page-turner with intrigue right until the end.” Nigel West, historian and author, voted “The Experts’ Expert” by The Observer.
“An enticing cocktail of murder and mystery that will keep you guessing until its satisfying conclusion.” Maeve Haran, author of The Campervan Detectives.
Fallowfield once an avant garde art college, now abandoned and decaying. To journalist Rowan Woodhouse it is the fabled backdrop to her parents’ 1970s love story. But is there more to Fallowfield – and her family – to uncover?
Seeking solace after the loss of her artist-teacher father, Rowan accepts a research project to interview college alumni, hoping this may reveal more about him – and her enigmatic mother who died tragically young.
But Rowan soon discovers that Fallowfield had a darker side than hedonistic student life and idyllic picnics on its famous daffodil lawns. Jealousies, betrayals and rivalries emerge when she learns of the mysterious death of one young woman and the unsolved disappearance of another.
As part and present become dangerously intertwined, how will the suspicions sparked by her investigations impact Rowan’s own troubled life?
“Enthralling... At the centre of the story is Fallowfield itself, seductive, mysterious and protective of its secrets. A compelling read.” Helen Chislett, author of Gap Year.
“A clever story whose atmosphere and setting are brilliantly reminiscent of Barbara Vine’s A Fatal Inversion. A compelling and captivating read." Heather Holden-Brown.
“A highly satisfying page-turner that plunges the reader into the world of art and design. The suspense and intrigue keeps you hooked right up to the last page.” NJ Barker, author of The Honesty Index.
“Wow, what an interesting and engrossing mystery... kept me glued to the pages! Recommended for anyone who likes a slow burn with exciting revelations throughout, and a brilliant ending.” The Strawberry Post.
“A captivating, immersive read that plunges you into the art world, past and present. You are never quite sure who to trust... Recommended!” Emily Pankhurst, book blogger
“Intergenerational murder on the campus. A twisty page-turner with intrigue right until the end.” Nigel West, historian and author, voted “The Experts’ Expert” by The Observer.
“An enticing cocktail of murder and mystery that will keep you guessing until its satisfying conclusion.” Maeve Haran, author of The Campervan Detectives.
Fallowfield once an avant garde art college, now abandoned and decaying. To journalist Rowan Woodhouse it is the fabled backdrop to her parents’ 1970s love story. But is there more to Fallowfield – and her family – to uncover?
Seeking solace after the loss of her artist-teacher father, Rowan accepts a research project to interview college alumni, hoping this may reveal more about him – and her enigmatic mother who died tragically young.
But Rowan soon discovers that Fallowfield had a darker side than hedonistic student life and idyllic picnics on its famous daffodil lawns. Jealousies, betrayals and rivalries emerge when she learns of the mysterious death of one young woman and the unsolved disappearance of another.
As part and present become dangerously intertwined, how will the suspicions sparked by her investigations impact Rowan’s own troubled life?
“Enthralling... At the centre of the story is Fallowfield itself, seductive, mysterious and protective of its secrets. A compelling read.” Helen Chislett, author of Gap Year.
“A clever story whose atmosphere and setting are brilliantly reminiscent of Barbara Vine’s A Fatal Inversion. A compelling and captivating read." Heather Holden-Brown.
“A highly satisfying page-turner that plunges the reader into the world of art and design. The suspense and intrigue keeps you hooked right up to the last page.” NJ Barker, author of The Honesty Index.
“Wow, what an interesting and engrossing mystery... kept me glued to the pages! Recommended for anyone who likes a slow burn with exciting revelations throughout, and a brilliant ending.” The Strawberry Post.
“A captivating, immersive read that plunges you into the art world, past and present. You are never quite sure who to trust... Recommended!” Emily Pankhurst, book blogger
349 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 8, 2026
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