Named one of The Observer‘s Best New Novelists for 2025, Marcia Hutchinson makes a remarkable literary debut with The Mercy Step, a sharply-witted and tender portrait of a young girl’s quiet rebellion.
To celebrate the release of The Mercy Step, Marcia Hutchinson will be appearing at a number of events across the UK, from thought-provoking panel discussions to intimate readings, engaging with readers on the novel’s themes, her fascinating background, journey to publishing, and more.
Here’s where you can catch Marcia over the coming weeks:
• House of Books and Friends, Manchester
Saturday 19 July, 2pm
Join Marcia for an evening of conversation and connection as she discusses The Mercy Step at this community-focused bookshop
Register here
• A New Leaf Bookshop, Pinner
Wednesday 23 July, 1pm-3pm
Join A New Leaf’s book club for a special event with Marcia Hutchinson, author ofthe powerful new novel The Mercy Step.
Register here
• Manningham Library, Bradford
Saturday 26 July, 2pm
A homecoming event in the heart of the community where the novel is set.
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• Union Mash Up, Hull – Official Book Launch
Wednesday 31 July, 7:30pm
Celebrate the official book launch with Marcia Hutchinson — an evening of readings, reflections, and refreshments
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Whether you’re reading The Mercy Step for the first time or coming to hear Marcia speak in person, this is your invitation to step into a story that is as tender as it is bold.
Order your copy of The Mercy Step on here and wherever books are sold.
