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.
The Golden Tresses of the Dead
The Golden Tresses of the Dead
Synopsis
Twelve-year-old chemist and poison expert Flavia de Luce has officially turned professional, opening a detective agency with her loyal partner Dogger. Their first case arrives in the most gruesome way possible when a severed human finger is found baked into her sister's wedding cake. Flavia must navigate family tensions and local secrets to identify the victim and catch a killer in post-war England.
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Characters
Flavia de LuceProtagonist
Arthur DoggerProtagonist
Ophelia de LuceSupporting
Undine TrewinSupporting
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Edition
The Golden Tresses of the DeadHardcover, Jan
360 pages
Doubleday CanadaLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97803856784765 editions available
