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The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches

2014395 pagesThorndike Press

Synopsis

In 1951 England, eleven-year-old Flavia de Luce is eagerly awaiting her mother's return when a stranger whispers a cryptic message to her and then dies mysteriously. Flavia, a budding chemist and detective, must use her sharp mind to uncover the truth behind the man's death and the secrets of her own family. Her investigation leads her to a hidden film reel and a connection to Winston Churchill, all while navigating her eccentric family and taking to the skies in her mother's plane.

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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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Characters

Flavia de LuceProtagonist
Harriet de LuceSupporting
Sir Winston ChurchillCameo

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Flavia de Luce

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