Once Upon a Crime (Paperback / Softback)Robin Stevens

“Once Upon a Crime” by Robin Stevens is a must-read for fans of the Murder Most Unladylike series. This short story collection brings together Daisy Wells, Hazel Wong, and their friends and family, as they solve four all-new, never-before-published crimes. From a sinister plot on a ship, to a wedding ceremony gone wrong, and even the junior Pinkertons leading an investigation, this book is packed with thrilling mysteries. Follow May Wong as she steps up and shows her ambition to become the greatest spy ever in the face of war. With its artful writing and fast-paced action, this collection is the perfect addition to any reader’s bookshelf.

  • Paperback / Softback
  • 336 Pages / Published 5 Aug 2021
  • In stock

£7.99

Description

A thrilling new short story collection in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. Featuring six marvellous mini-mysteries, including four original, brand-new and never-seen-before stories:The Case of the Second Scream: set aboard the ship carrying Daisy and Hazel back from Hong KongThe Case of the Uninvited Guest: Uncle Felix and Aunt Lucy’s wedding is the target for an unlikely threatThe Hound of Weston School: the Junior Pinkertons investigate a mysterious arrival The Case of the Deadly Flat: introducing Hazel’s little sister May, who’s determined to be the greatest spy everThe Case of the Missing Treasure: the detectives crack fiendish codes to catch a daring thief who is targeting London’s famous museumsThe Case of the Drowned Pearl: murder follows the Detective Society wherever they go, even on holiday… The perfect book for all Detective Society fans and avid readers of the Murder Most Unladylike series.

Praise for Murder Most Unladylike’Ripping good fun’ The Times’Plotting is what sets this book apart’ Telegraph’Enormous fun’ Irish Times ‘A skilful blend of golden era crime novel and boarding school romp . . .

Top class’ Financial Times ‘I absolutely loved it’ Susie Day

Additional information

Weight 238 g
Dimensions 196 × 24 mm
ISBN-13

9780241419830

Publisher

Penguin Random House Children's UK

Imprint

Puffin

Date of Publication

5 Aug 2021

By (author)

Robin Stevens

Pages

336

Format

Paperback / softback

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