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A Red Herring Without Mustard

2011432 pagesTurtleback Books

Synopsis

Eleven-year-old Flavia de Luce, a precocious chemist with a penchant for poisons, finds herself embroiled in a new series of mysteries in her English village. When a fortune-teller is found bludgeoned in her caravan, Flavia suspects a connection to a child who went missing years ago. As she investigates, another body appears, and Flavia must pedal her trusty bicycle across the countryside to untangle the dark deeds and uncover the truth behind the crimes, all while pondering a mystery about her own identity.

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About the author

Alan Bradley is the author behind the popular "A Study in Sherlock" series, which reimagines classic detective tales. He's a writer who clearly enjoys playing with familiar characters and settings.

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Flavia de LuceProtagonist
GladysSupporting

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Flavia de Luce

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