New Releases by Alan Bradley

Flavia de Luce, la detective teenager con una cultura enciclopedica in materia di veleni, torna a indagare questa volta per difendere da un’accusa di omicidio la ormai leggendaria Mrs. Mullet, la cuoca che eccelle soprattutto in parole storpiate e proverbi scomposti. Un’avventura vivace e imprevedibile, piena di mistero e di brividi, da affrontare con lo stesso entusiasmo con cui la nostra eroina sfreccia in bicicletta, col vento nelle orecchie.

Rakastettu harrastelijasalapoliisi on täällä taas! Alan Bradleyn suositun dekkarisarjan pitkään odotetussa yhdennessätoista osassa Flavia de Lucen terävä äly kohtaa myrkyllisen murhamysteerin. Bishop’s Laceyn kylässä kuohuu. Erakkomaisesti elellyt majuri Grayleigh kuolee sienimyrkytykseen, ja syytökset kohdistuvat aterian valmistaneeseen taloudenhoitajaan. Kemian salat tunteva ja arvoituksellisiin kuolemantapauksiin erikoistunut nuori harrastelijasalapoliisi Flavia de Luce ei kuitenkaan usko taloudenhoitajan syyllisyyteen ja päättää selvittää tapauksen itse. Murhatun majurin menneisyys alkaa kietoutua auki: hän on aiemmin toiminut pahamaineisena pyövelinä. Mutta kun johtolangat osoittavat syylliseen, jota kukaan ei osannut odottaa, Flavian maailma kääntyy ylösalaisin. Hiljaa keinuu hirttoköysi tuo takaisin vaarallisen älykkään Flavia de Lucen, joka on entistäkin sanavalmiimpi, nerokkaampi ja pelottomampi. Kanadalainen Alan Bradley syntyi Torontossa ja varttui Ontariossa. Hän asuu Mansaarella vaimonsa Shirleyn kanssa. Hiljaa keinuu hirttoköysi on Flavia de Luce -sarjan yhdestoista osa.

The Hidden Power of Oaths - Invisible Pacts That Rule Your Life There is a hidden architecture silently governing your life — an intricate web of ancient promises, oaths, and vows woven into the very fabric of your soul. Every whispered commitment, made in moments of despair, passion, or devotion, echoes across time, binding you to invisible forces that shape your destiny. These are not mere words lost in forgotten memories; they are energetic contracts encoded in the deepest layers of your being, dictating patterns, emotional blockages, and mysterious limitations. This book unveils the secret mechanisms of spiritual agreements that often transcend lifetimes, connecting you to unresolved karmic debts, inherited ancestral bonds, and unseen spiritual entities. It reveals how the power of the word—when charged with pure intent—carries the force to program reality, creating energetic seeds that bloom into your life experiences. From self-sabotage to prosperity blocks, from emotional turmoil to inexplicable fears, these silent compacts influence your path with precision. Within these pages, lies the key to identify, release, and transmute these powerful agreements. Through profound insights, transformative rituals, and sacred practices, you are guided to reclaim your spiritual autonomy and realign with your highest truth. As these invisible ties dissolve, you awaken to a liberating state of spiritual freedom, where your soul commands its own destiny.

O Poder Oculto dos Juramentos - Pactos Invisíveis que Governam Sua Vida Há dores que não têm origem no presente. Há bloqueios que resistem a todo esforço racional. O Poder Oculto dos Juramentos é um chamado para aqueles que sentem que algo invisível os prende, mesmo sem entender de onde vem. Este livro conduz o leitor por uma jornada reveladora sobre pactos, votos e promessas feitas sob emoções intensas — e que ainda moldam silenciosamente a vida cotidiana. Com linguagem profunda, acessível e empática, a obra oferece não apenas compreensão, mas ferramentas reais para romper vínculos antigos, restaurar a autonomia da alma e abrir espaço para uma vida mais leve, próspera e consciente. Este livro é indicado para leitores que buscam um livro sobre pactos espirituais e desejam compreender os efeitos de antigos compromissos com um livro sobre votos inconscientes. Aprofunda-se em temas como vínculos energéticos em um livro sobre juramentos antigos e um livro sobre laços energéticos. Oferece estratégias práticas de cura em um livro sobre autossabotagem espiritual e um livro sobre cura kármica. Além disso, convida o leitor a revisitar memórias com um livro sobre vínculos do passado, e a reencontrar a própria liberdade em um livro sobre libertação espiritual, livro sobre promessas de vidas passadas e livro sobre contratos invisíveis que ainda influenciam sua trajetória.

Flavia de Luce vive en una oscura mansió n y tiene una familia poco comú n: dos hermanas que la odian y un padre a quien le interesa má s la filatelia que lo que ocurra en su casa. Afortunadamente tiene dos aliados: su bicicleta Gladys y el laboratorio de quí mica en el que disfruta de su curiosa afició n por los venenos mientras planea la venganza contra sus hermanas. Cuando Flavia se encuentra un pá jaro muerto en la puerta de su casa y a un hombre a punto de morir, no dudará en meterse de lleno en la investigació n, demostrando que una niñ a de once añ os tambié n puede resolver misterios que otros desearí an enterrar.

Personal Alchemy - The Art of Self-Transformation What if the power to transform your life has always been within you, waiting to be unleashed? Through a unique blend of timeless wisdom and modern techniques, this journey invites you to master the art of reshaping not just your thoughts but your entire reality. Every belief you hold, every habit you repeat, forms the foundation of the life you experience. But what if those patterns could be redefined? Imagine breaking free from the limits imposed by outdated narratives, uncovering hidden strengths, and stepping into a version of yourself aligned with your true potential. This is the essence of personal transformation—a process as profound as it is practical, as mysterious as it is empowering. Explore the power of reframing your experiences, dissolving limiting beliefs, and embracing the infinite potential found in the present moment. Learn to access resourceful states that align your mind and emotions, disrupt cycles of stagnation, and ignite the alchemy of change within. This journey is not about becoming someone else; it is about reconnecting with the essence of who you truly are. Through this path, you will uncover the dynamic interplay between thought and action, uncover tools to navigate challenges with clarity, and discover how your inner shifts can ripple outward, transforming your relationships and environment. For those ready to unlock the mysteries of personal growth and embrace the limitless potential within, these ideas will act as your guide to profound change. Your future, reimagined, begins here.

The Art of Living Holistically - Balance and Purpose At the heart of existence, everything is interconnected. Body, mind, emotions, and spirit form a dynamic web of energy that shapes the way life is experienced. In an increasingly fragmented world, the path to balance and well-being lies in reconnecting with this wholeness—a holistic approach that integrates ancient wisdom, modern discoveries, and a profound awareness of the present. This work is a transformative guide for those seeking to live with greater purpose, health, and connection. It explores the art of aligning internal cycles with natural rhythms, nourishing the body with conscious choices, and expanding the mind through meditation, gratitude, and reconnection with what truly matters. More than a book on personal development, it offers practical tools and deep reflections to integrate spirituality, sustainability, and well-being into all areas of life. Combining techniques in mindfulness, vital energy, and self-awareness, this book reveals how small changes can create profound transformations. Discover how conscious eating impacts physical and emotional balance, how ancient practices can be applied to modern daily life, and how holistic science is reshaping our understanding of health and happiness. Perfect for those seeking self-discovery, reconnection with nature, and a more fulfilling life, this journey is an invitation to embrace the present and live in harmony with the whole. Explore the power of conscious choices, energy balance, and expanded awareness, and prepare to rediscover the art of living with integrity, purpose, and authenticity.

Eine giftige Pilzmahlzeit, eine unschuldige Verdächtige und viele Rachesuchende mit Motiv – die bezaubernde Flavia ermittelt wieder! Major Greyleigh, ehemals Henker, ist tot. Ursache: der Verzehr giftiger Pilze. Schnell gerät die Köchin Mrs Mullet ins Visier der Polizei. Doch ganz so einfach ist die Lösung nicht – Flavia ermittelt auf eigene Faust. Bei ihrer Suche nach dem Mörder wird sie auf einige Familien aufmerksam, die durch den Henker Angehörige verloren und damit alle ein Motiv haben. Oder hat etwa ihre unerträgliche Cousine Undine ihre Finger im tödlichen Spiel? Schließlich kommt Unvorstellbares ans Licht: Flavia erfährt, was wirklich mit ihrem toten Vater geschah – das wohl größte Rätsel ihres Lebens ... Sie können gar nicht genug bekommen von der herrlich versponnenen Flavia de Luce? Dann lesen Sie doch Band 1 bis 10 ihrer Abenteuer!

The Other Face of the Cross - The Forbidden Testament of Death on Calvary by Barnabas The Other Face of the Cross unveils a forbidden gospel that history tried, in vain, to keep buried. Based on the Apocryphal Testament known as the Gospel of Barnabas, this hidden gospel confronts one of the most controversial mysteries of early Christianity: the suggestion that it was Judas, and not Jesus, who was crucified. For centuries, this apocryphal Barnabas text was silenced, hidden among secret manuscripts, feared for the way it challenges the foundation of Christian faith. In this daring exploration, Alan Bradley delves into the lost gospels, revealing Barnabas’s forbidden witness of a divine exchange on the cross. This ancient testament of a Christ follower describes how Judas Iscariot, betrayer and symbol of guilt, may have been sacrificed in place of Jesus, spared from the crucifixion. Locked away and suppressed for ages by those who sensed its disruptive power, the Gospel of Barnabas offers an alternative gospel that questions the divinity of Christ. As part of the biblical apocrypha, this apocryphal crucifixion account stirs up Christian controversies and reveals the shadowy side of apostle narratives often left out of mainstream accounts. A journey into ancient revelations and New Testament secrets, The Other Face of the Cross connects readers with the historical documents of early Christianity, unearthing hidden teachings and faith mysteries from an era when beliefs were fiercely contested. With ties to gnostic texts and other historical Christian texts, Bradley’s account invites the reader into a landscape of forbidden writings and spiritual teachings, where divine prophecy, spiritual formation, and historical gospels converge. Here, between myth and lost truth, the echoes of a religious mystery call, daring readers to question the early church and the alternative gospel it sought to conceal.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Amateur sleuth Flavia de Luce, along with her pestilent younger cousin, investigates the murder of a former public hangman and uncovers a secret that brings the greatest shock of her life. “I love the Flavia de Luce novels! Flavia is the best female detective I’ve ever read, full of realism, self-confidence, and emotion (in roughly equal parts), and her tales are hilarious, engaging, and occasionally heartbreaking.”—Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Outlander series A WASHINGTON POST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Flavia de Luce has taken on the mentorship of her odious moon-faced cousin Undine, who has come to live at Buckshaw following the death of her mother. Undine’s main talent, aside from cultivating disgusting habits, seems to be raising Flavia’s hackles, although in her best moments she shows potential for trespassing, trickery, and other assorted mayhem. When Major Greyleigh, a local recluse and former hangman, is found dead after a breakfast of poisonous mushrooms, suspicion falls on the de Luce family’s longtime cook, Mrs. Mullet. After all, wasn’t it she who’d picked the mushrooms, cooked the omelet, and served it to Greyleigh moments before his death? “I have to admit,” says Flavia, an expert in the chemical nature of poisons, “that I’d been praying to God for a jolly good old-fashioned mushroom poisoning. Not that I wanted anyone to die, but why give a girl a gift such as mine without giving her the opportunity to use it?” But Flavia knows the beloved Mrs. Mullet is innocent. Together with Dogger, estate gardener and partner-in-crime, and the obnoxious Undine, Flavia sets out to find the real killer and clear Mrs. Mullet’s good name. Little does she know that following the case’s twists and turns will lead her to a most surprising discovery—one with the power to upend her entire life.

In Het stroeve touw van Alan Bradley stuit Flavia op een morgen op de beroemde poppenspeler Rupert Porson die vanwege motorpech vastzit in het dorp Bishop''s Lacey. Omdat hij moet wachten op reparatie, voert hij een gratis show op voor de dorpsbewoners – maar de show eindigt abrupt met Ruperts spectaculaire en onnatuurlijke dood. Terwijl de politie de grootste moeite heeft om het mysterie op te lossen, heeft de gewiekste Flavia meer succes. Door haar slimme vragen komt ze al snel met een aantal mogelijke verdachten. Maar daarmee komen ook duistere zaken aan het licht die vooral geheim hadden moeten blijven...

Readers beware the rides may take your arms! You are traveling into a dark and humorous place. We start you off with light, soft stories, but be warned. You will find yourself falling into the ever darker, gorier, and more demonic stories with each passing story. From heartwarming endings to feeling like you just walked out of the Carnival Port-a-potty into another dimension - this collection will leave your mind spinning. The Fried Food stall, the Ferris Wheel, and even that carnival themed hotel in Vegas... all of it will never be the same for you after your visit to the Demonic Carnival. Remember... First Ticket’s Free...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The world’s greatest adolescent British chemist/busybody/sleuth” (The Seattle Times), Flavia de Luce, returns in a twisty mystery novel from award-winning author Alan Bradley. In the wake of an unthinkable family tragedy, twelve-year-old Flavia de Luce is struggling to fill her empty days. For a needed escape, Dogger, the loyal family servant, suggests a boating trip for Flavia and her two older sisters. As their punt drifts past the church where a notorious vicar had recently dispatched three of his female parishioners by spiking their communion wine with cyanide, Flavia, an expert chemist with a passion for poisons, is ecstatic. Suddenly something grazes her fingers as she dangles them in the water. She clamps down on the object, imagining herself Ernest Hemingway battling a marlin, and pulls up what she expects will be a giant fish. But in Flavia’s grip is something far better: a human head, attached to a human body. If anything could take Flavia’s mind off sorrow, it is solving a murder—although one that may lead the young sleuth to an early grave. Praise for The Grave’s a Fine and Private Place “Flavia [is] irrepressible, precocious and indefatigable. . . . A whole new chapter of Flavia’s life opens as she approaches adolescence. Will she become the Madame Curie of crime?”—Bookreporter “Outstanding . . . As usual, Bradley makes his improbable series conceit work and relieves the plot’s inherent darkness with clever humor.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “There’s only one Flavia. . . . Series fans will anticipate the details of this investigation, along with one last taste of Flavia’s unorthodox family life.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Bradley’s unquenchable heroine brings ‘the most complicated case I had ever come across’ to a highly satisfying conclusion, with the promise of still brighter days ahead.”—Kirkus Reviews

Wer Wednesday Addams als Ermittlerin liebt, kommt an Flavia de Luce nicht vorbei. Endlich kehrt Flavia vom Internat in Kanada zurück nach Buckshaw, nur um dort zu erfahren, dass ihr Vater im Krankenhaus liegt und keinen Besuch empfangen darf. Um ihren boshaften Schwestern zu entkommen, schwingt Flavia sich auf ihr Fahrrad: Sie soll für die Frau des Pfarrers eine Nachricht an den abgeschieden lebenden Holzbildhauer Mr. Sambridge überbringen. Doch niemand öffnet. Neugierig betritt Flavia die Hütte und ist überrascht, einen Stapel Kinderbücher im Zuhause des ruppigen Junggesellen zu entdecken. Und noch ein unerwarteter Fund steht Flavia bevor – denn an der Schlafzimmertür hängt, kopfüber gekreuzigt, der tote Mr. Sambridge ... Diese außergewöhnliche All-Age-Krimireihe hat die Herzen von Lesern, Buchhändlern und Kritikern aus aller Welt im Sturm erobert! Die »Flavia de Luce«-Reihe: Band 1: Mord im Gurkenbeet Band 2: Mord ist kein Kinderspiel Band 3: Halunken, Tod und Teufel Band 4: Vorhang auf für eine Leiche Band 5: Schlussakkord für einen Mord Band 6: Tote Vögel singen nicht Band 7: Eine Leiche wirbelt Staub auf Band 8: Mord ist nicht das letzte Wort Band 9: Der Tod sitzt mit im Boot Band 10: Todeskuss mit Zuckerguss Außerdem (nur) als E-Book erhältlich: Das Geheimnis des kupferroten Toten (»Flavia de Luce«-Short-Story) Alle Bände sind auch einzeln lesbar.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Hailed as “a combination of Eloise and Sherlock Holmes” by The Boston Globe, Flavia de Luce returns in a Christmas mystery from award-winning author Alan Bradley. In spite of being ejected from Miss Bodycote’s Female Academy in Canada, twelve-year-old Flavia de Luce is excited to be sailing home to England. But instead of a joyous homecoming, she is greeted on the docks with unfortunate news: Her father has fallen ill, and a hospital visit will have to wait while he rests. But with Flavia’s blasted sisters and insufferable cousin underfoot, Buckshaw now seems both too empty—and not empty enough. Only too eager to run an errand for the vicar’s wife, Flavia hops on her trusty bicycle, Gladys, to deliver a message to a reclusive wood-carver. Finding the front door ajar, Flavia enters and stumbles upon the poor man’s body hanging upside down on the back of his bedroom door. The only living creature in the house is a feline that shows little interest in the disturbing scene. Curiosity may not kill this cat, but Flavia is energized at the prospect of a new investigation. It’s amazing what the discovery of a corpse can do for one’s spirits. But what awaits Flavia will shake her to the very core. Praise for Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew’d “Mystery fans seeking novels of wit, an immersive English countryside setting, and rich characterizations will be rewarded with this newest entry in the award-winning series.”—Library Journal (starred review) “There is such a thing as willing suspension of disbelief brought on by sheer outlandish charm, and that’s what [Alan] Bradley and some delicious writing have tapped.”—London Free Press “Flavia’s first-person narration reveals her precocious intellect as well as her youthful vulnerability.”—Shelf Awareness “Flavia is once again a fun, science-loving protagonist. . . . This series entry ends on a note that begs for the next story.”—Library Reads “An eleven-year-old prodigy with an astonishing mind for chemistry and a particular interest in poisons.”—The Strand Magazine (Five of the Best Historical Heroines) “Bradley’s preteen heroine comes through in the end with a series of deductions so clever she wants to hug herself. So will you.”—Kirkus Reviews

"One of the most remarkable creations in recent literature" (USA Today), Flavia de Luce, "part Harriet the Spy, part Violet Baudelaire" (New York Times Book Review) is back in Alan Bradley''s captivating internationally bestselling mystery series. Flavia rules! In this internationally bestselling series of enchanting mysteries, youthful chemist and aspiring detective Flavia de Luce once again brings her knowledge of poisons and her indefatigable spirit to solve dastardly crimes--but this time, she leaves behind her beloved English countryside, and takes her sleuthing prowess to the unexpectedly unsavory world of Canadian boarding schools!

New York Times bestselling author Alan Bradley is a master of the British cozy mystery, and in Flavia de Luce, he has created a wickedly clever and intrepid young sleuth, hailed as “one of the most remarkable creations in recent literature” (USA Today). Now readers can follow the captivating Flavia as she stirs up trouble to solve the most confounding of crimes in this six-volume eBook bundle: THE SWEETNESS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PIE THE WEED THAT STRINGS THE HANGMAN’S BAG A RED HERRING WITHOUT MUSTARD I AM HALF-SICK OF SHADOWS SPEAKING FROM AMONG THE BONES THE DEAD IN THEIR VAULTED ARCHES Also includes an excerpt from Alan Bradley’s seventh Flavia de Luce novel, As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust. It is the summer of 1950—and a series of inexplicable events has struck Buckshaw, the decaying English mansion that Flavia’s family calls home. A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stamp bizarrely pinned to its beak. Hours later, Flavia finds a man lying in the cucumber patch and watches as he takes his dying breath. For the appalled and delighted Flavia, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, life begins in earnest when murder comes to Buckshaw. Her investigation is the stuff of science: full of possibilities, contradictions, and connections. “I wish I could say I was afraid, but I wasn’t. Quite the contrary. This was by far the most interesting thing that had ever happened to me in my entire life.” Praise for the Flavia de Luce series, winners of the Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger Award, Barry Award, Agatha Award, Macavity Award, Dilys Winn Award, and Arthur Ellis Award “One of the most remarkable creations in recent literature . . . Every Flavia de Luce novel is a reason to celebrate.”—USA Today “Part Harriet the Spy, part Violet Baudelaire from Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, Flavia is a pert and macabre pragmatist.”—The New York Times Book Review “Think preteen Nancy Drew, only savvier.”—Entertainment Weekly “This idiosyncratic young heroine continues to charm.”—The Wall Street Journal “Delightful . . . a combination of Eloise and Sherlock Holmes.”—The Boston Globe “The most intrepid and charming adolescent chemist/detective/busybody in all of rural, post–World War II England.”—The Seattle Times

Fans of Flavia de Luce rejoice—here’s a special eBook original short story, in which the eleven-year-old connoisseur of chemistry is immersed in her element: solving a mystery! Murder! the letter says, Come at once. Anson House, Greyminster, Staircase No. 3. How can Flavia de Luce resist such an urgent plea? After all, examining a dead body sounds like a perfectly splendid way to spend a Sunday. So Flavia hops upon her trusted bicycle, Gladys, whose rubber tires hiss happily along the rainy road, and arrives at her father’s mist-shrouded old school. There, a terrified boy leads her to the loo where, sitting in a bathtub, is what appears to be a statue. But, no: To Flavia’s surprise, the thing is in fact a naked dead man. Save his face, he seems to have been carved out of copper. Never one to shy away from the macabre, Flavia gets to work—only to find that when an investigation begins with a metallic cadaver, ever more curious twists are to be expected. Acclaim for Alan Bradley’s beloved Flavia de Luce novels, winners of the Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger Award, Barry Award, Agatha Award, Macavity Award, Dilys Award, and Arthur Ellis Award “If ever there were a sleuth who’s bold, brilliant, and, yes, adorable, it’s Flavia de Luce.”—USA Today “Part Harriet the Spy, part Violet Baudelaire from Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, Flavia is a pert and macabre pragmatist.”—The New York Times Book Review “This idiosyncratic young heroine continues to charm.”—The Wall Street Journal “Delightful . . . a combination of Eloise and Sherlock Holmes.”—The Boston Globe “Think preteen Nancy Drew, only savvier.”—Entertainment Weekly “The most intrepid and charming adolescent chemist/detective/busybody in all of rural, post–World War II England.”—The Seattle Times

Intrighi e delitti tra i banchi di scuola. Sette storie gialle per gli investigatori di casa Sellerio. L’autunno è scuola e quando le lezioni ricominciano basta sollevare un lembo del tessuto della normalità, per mezzo della finzione letteraria, per scoprire il mistero che nelle aule si nasconde.

On a cold, dark winter day during the Second World War, a young Alan Bradley found hidden beneath a floorboard in his mother’s bedroom closet a well-worn cardboard shoebox. At the time, he could make little sense of the ragtag things he found inside: cigarette packages, soup can labels, handbills, calendars, paper bags, pie boxes—any scrap of paper upon which his mother could copy out, in her old-fashioned handwriting, what seemed to be no more than unrelated snippets of Scripture. He only knew that the box, which he would later come to think of as the Shoebox Bible, had something to do with the fact that his father had run away from home. Many years would pass, and his mother would be on her deathbed before he would once again hold this treasure in his hands. And only then would he put together the pieces of the puzzle, and learn the complete truth. Beautifully and lovingly told, The Shoebox Bible is a wonderful memoir of a precocious family who manage to live and love despite the absence of their father. Interspersed with heartbreaking quotations from the Old and New Testaments, this sad, funny, and above all inspiring story will appeal to readers who fell in love with such inspirational books as Tuesdays with Morrie and Mister God, This Is Anna.

New York Times bestselling author Alan Bradley is a master of the British cozy mystery, and in Flavia de Luce, he has created a wickedly clever and intrepid young sleuth, hailed as “one of the most remarkable creations in recent literature” (USA Today). Now readers can follow the captivating Flavia as she stirs up trouble to solve the most confounding of crimes in this five-volume eBook bundle: THE SWEETNESS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PIE THE WEED THAT STRINGS THE HANGMAN’S BAG A RED HERRING WITHOUT MUSTARD I AM HALF-SICK OF SHADOWS SPEAKING FROM AMONG THE BONES Also includes an excerpt from Alan Bradley’s sixth Flavia de Luce novel, The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches. It is the summer of 1950—and a series of inexplicable events has struck Buckshaw, the decaying English mansion that Flavia’s family calls home. A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stamp bizarrely pinned to its beak. Hours later, Flavia finds a man lying in the cucumber patch and watches as he takes his dying breath. For the appalled and delighted Flavia, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, life begins in earnest when murder comes to Buckshaw. Her investigation is the stuff of science: full of possibilities, contradictions, and connections. “I wish I could say I was afraid, but I wasn’t. Quite the contrary. This was by far the most interesting thing that had ever happened to me in my entire life.” Praise for the Flavia de Luce series, winners of the Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger Award, Barry Award, Agatha Award, Macavity Award, Dilys Winn Award, and Arthur Ellis Award “Every Flavia de Luce novel is a reason to celebrate.”—USA Today “Part Harriet the Spy, part Violet Baudelaire from Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, Flavia is a pert and macabre pragmatist.”—The New York Times Book Review “Think preteen Nancy Drew, only savvier.”—Entertainment Weekly “This idiosyncratic young heroine continues to charm.”—The Wall Street Journal “Delightful . . . a combination of Eloise and Sherlock Holmes.”—The Boston Globe “The most intrepid and charming adolescent chemist/detective/busybody in all of rural, post–World War II England.”—The Seattle Times

A latest entry in a best-selling series of mysteries finds young chemist and aspiring detective Flavia de Luce using her knowledge of poisons and indefatigable spirit to solve a dastardly crime on the English countryside while learning new clues about her mother''s disappearance. By the author of The Red Herring Without Mustard.

Saammeko esitellä: Harrastelijasalapoliisi. Mestarimyrkyttäjä. Ikää vasta... ette kyllä ikinä usko. Piiraan maku makea aloittaa 1950-luvun Englantiin sijoittuvan dekkarisarjan, jossa rikoksia paikallispoliisin apuna ratkoo 11-vuotias Flavia de Luce.