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What Time the Sexton’s Spade Doth Rust
Flavia’s fans will rejoice at her return five years after The Golden Tresses of the Dead, but less-devoted readers will be confused by the scattershot methods of the young chemist and amateur sleuth. Primarily for series fans.
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Series fans will anticipate the details of this investigation, along with one last taste of Flavia's unorthodox family life. [See Prepub Alert, 7/3/17.]
The Grave's a Fine and Private Place: A Flavia de Luce Novel
Series fans will anticipate the details of this investigation, along with one last taste of Flavia's unorthodox family life. [See Prepub Alert, 7/3/17.]
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Mystery fans seeking novels with wit, an immersive English countryside setting, and rich characterizations will be rewarded with this newest entry in the award-winning series. [See Prepub Alert, 3/14/16; a September LibraryReads Pick.]
Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd: A Flavia de Luce Mystery
Mystery fans seeking novels with wit, an immersive English countryside setting, and rich characterizations will be rewarded with this newest entry in the award-winning series. [See Prepub Alert, 3/14/16; a September LibraryReads Pick.]
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As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust
Fans of Alexander McCall Smith and M.C. Beaton will enjoy this audiobook and the entire series. ["Flavia's resourcefulness away from her English village with a whole new set of well-drawn characters is reason to rejoice": LJ Xpress Reviews 12/5/14 starred review of the Delacorte hc.]
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Flavia's resourcefulness away from her English village with a whole new set of well-drawn characters is reason to rejoice. Fans of Dorothy Sayers, Gladys Mitchell, and Agatha Christie will delight in this engaging series. [See Prepub Alert, 9/8/14.]
As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust: A Flavia de Luce Novel
Flavia's resourcefulness away from her English village with a whole new set of well-drawn characters is reason to rejoice. Fans of Dorothy Sayers, Gladys Mitchell, and Agatha Christie will delight in this engaging series. [See Prepub Alert, 9/8/14.]
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The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches
Although this is a unique series, those who enjoy works by Deborah Crombie, Alexander McCall Smith, and M.C. Beaton will savor Flavia's forays. ["This latest adventure contains all the winning elements of the previous books while skillfully establishing a new and intriguing story line to explore in future novels," read the starred review of the Delacorte hc, LJ 1/14.]
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This latest adventure contains all the winning elements of the previous books while skillfully establishing a new and intriguing story line to explore in future novels. The introduction of the outrageously obnoxious cousin Undine will be a treat for readers, who will also relish long-awaited answers to mysteries surrounding Flavia's family. Fans will be more than pleased, and it makes an excellent suggestion for fans of M.C. Beaton and Elizabeth Peters. [See Prepub Alert, 7/15/13. Picked as the January 2014 Library Reads favorite title, p. 151.—Ed.]
The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches: A Flavia de Luce Novel
This latest adventure contains all the winning elements of the previous books while skillfully establishing a new and intriguing story line to explore in future novels. The introduction of the outrageously obnoxious cousin Undine will be a treat for readers, who will also relish long-awaited answers to mysteries surrounding Flavia's family. Fans will be more than pleased, and it makes an excellent suggestion for fans of M.C. Beaton and Elizabeth Peters. [See Prepub Alert, 7/15/13. Picked as the January 2014 Library Reads favorite title, p. 151.—Ed.]
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I Am Half-Sick of Shadows
This is a delightful read through and through. We find in Flavia an incorrigible and wholly lovable detective; from her chemical experiments in her sanctum sanctorum to her outrage at the idiocy of the adult world, she is unequaled. Charming as a stand-alone novel and a guaranteed smash with series followers. [See Prepub Alert, 5/2/11.]
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A Red Herring Without Mustard
Whether battling with her odious sisters or verbally sparing with the long-suffering Inspector Hewitt, our cheeky heroine is a delight. Full of pithy dialog and colorful characters, this series would appeal strongly to fans of Dorothy Sayers, Gladys Mitchell, and Leo Bruce as well as readers who like clever humor mixed in with their mysteries. [Library marketing; see Prepub Alert, LJ 9/1/10.]
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