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ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- I do like a dose of Flavia! Her whimsical mix of naiveté and knowingness, her innocence and incorrigible self-confidence all make for a charming diversion. In this new mystery Flavia and the mysterious Dogger investigate why a severed finger appeared in her sister's wedding cake, and why a local woman was poisoned and of course, by whom. Throw in an assortment of quaint characters, English rural village settings, poison and a sense of jolly fun, and you have another thoroughly enjoyable adventure which will not disappoint Flavia's multitude of fans! Lindy Jones
Alan Bradley was born into a family of storytellers who never stopped talking about the old days 'back home' in England - for which he is eternally grateful. He is a former professor at the University of Saskatchewan, where he lectured on screen writing. Alan is the author of a memoir, THE SHOEBOX BIBLE in addition to the bestselling Flavia de Luce series. He lives with his wife, Shirley, in the Isle of Man. To find out more, visit www.flaviadeluce.com.
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- I do like a dose of Flavia! Her whimsical mix of naiveté and knowingness, her innocence and incorrigible self-confidence all make for a charming diversion. In this new mystery Flavia and the mysterious Dogger investigate why a severed finger appeared in her sister's wedding cake, and why a local woman was poisoned and of course, by whom. Throw in an assortment of quaint characters, English rural village settings, poison and a sense of jolly fun, and you have another thoroughly enjoyable adventure which will not disappoint Flavia's multitude of fans! Lindy Jones
The Flavia de Luce novels are a cult favourite. - Mail on Sunday Flavia is mercilessly addictive. - Daily Telegraph At once precocious and endearing, Flavia is a marvellous character. Quirkily appealing, this is definitely a crime novel with a difference. - Choice This is a clever, witty and totally gripping read with lots of surprises. - Essentials The 1950s frame is aptly set with a wealth of period details, including the quaint village of Bishop's Lacey, with its vicarage and altar guild, and Flavia's old-fashioned bicycle named Gladys. Despite the novel's patently improbable plot, Flavia's over-the-top use of alliteration and proudly precocious, sesquipedalian vocabulary, along with the thoroughly endearing cast of characters, make this series' tenth installment a laugh-out-loud winner. - Starred Booklist A best-selling international crime author, (...) Alan Bradley is famous for his series of books, featuring the character Flavia de Luce - Manx Independent
