Margaux and the Vicious Circle

A Page-Turning Tale of Memory, Mystery, and Magic

When aspiring author Margaux Andrews receives a curious acceptance letter from a literary agency that seems too good—and too mysterious—to be true, she’s pulled into a world where the lines between truth, memory, and fiction blur.

As she prepares to meet the elusive M. Des Jardins at the famed Algonquin Round Table, Margaux is drawn back into the tangled legacy of her childhood—a family marked by silence, a tragic disappearance, and a shared magical experience they all try to deny.

Set in 1980s New York with flashbacks to 1960s Colorado, Margaux & the Vicious Circle weaves literary history with personal reckoning. It’s a novel within a novel that explores identity, trauma, sibling loyalty, and the redemptive power of imagination. At its heart, it’s a story about the cost—and necessity—of telling the truth, even through fiction.


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Average 4.8 Stars

“This book will delight you with its fascinating characters and plot that keep one turning the pages. Anne McClard is a gifted writer who brings the written page to life with wit, intelligence, and insightfulness to which we can all relate. Brava!” — Michael Brown, Author


“A spellbinding blend of memory, mystery, and magic.”


“I finished Margaux in two sittings. I didn’t want to put it down! Highly recommended.”


“A page-turning mystery. I can hardly wait for Book 2 of The Margaux Chronicles.”


“Margaux & the Vicious Circle isn’t just a story—it’s a thoughtful exploration of memory, imagination, art, and identity… leaving a lasting impression well beyond the final page.”