Mystery fans seeking novels of wit, an immersive English countryside setting, and rich characterizations will be rewarded with this newest entry in the award-winning series. - Library Journal (starred review)
There is such a thing as willing suspension of disbelief brought on by sheer outlandish...
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Mystery fans seeking novels of wit, an immersive English countryside setting, and rich characterizations will be rewarded with this newest entry in the award-winning series. - Library Journal (starred review)
There is such a thing as willing suspension of disbelief brought on by sheer outlandish charm, and that's what [Alan] Bradley and some delicious writing have tapped. - London Free Press
Flavia's first-person narration reveals her precocious intellect as well as her youthful vulnerability. - Shelf Awareness
Flavia is once again a fun, science-loving protagonist. . . . This series entry ends on a note that begs for the next story. - Library Reads
An eleven-year-old prodigy with an astonishing mind for chemistry and a particular interest in poisons. - The Strand Magazine (Five of the Best Historical Heroines)
Bradley's preteen heroine comes through in the end with a series of deductions so clever she wants to hug herself. So will you. - Kirkus Reviews
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