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Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd
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Overview
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
Alan Bradley
Alan Bradley was born in Toronto, Canada. He studied electronic engineering and worked at numerous radio and television stations in Ontario and at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute (now Ryerson University) in Toronto. Later, he became the Director of Television Engineering in the media centre at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, SK, where he remained for 25 years before taking early retirement to write in 1994. He is the author of the Flavia de Luce Mystery series, all 6 of which have been New York Times bestsellers. In 2009 he won the Agatha Award for Best First Novel for The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. He also writes non-fiction books including The Shoebox Bible and Ms. Holmes of Baker Street.
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"If ever there were a sleuth who's bold, brilliant, and, yes, adorable, it's Flavia de Luce." -- USA Today
"Delightful . . . a combination of Eloise and Sherlock Holmes." -- The Boston Globe
"[Flavia] is as addictive as dark chocolate." -- Daily Mail
"Flavia de Luce is still the world's greatest adolescent British chemist/busybody/sleuth." -- The Seattle Times
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Overview
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 Academ ...
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Overview
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
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About the Author
Alan Bradley
Alan Bradley was born in Toronto, Canada. He studied electronic engineering and worked at numerous radio and television stations in Ontario and at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute (now Ryerson University) in Toronto. Later, he became the Director of Television Engineering in the media centre at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, SK, where he remained for 25 years before taking early retirement to write in 1994. He is the author of the Flavia de Luce Mystery series, all 6 of which have been New York Times bestsellers. In 2009 he won the Agatha Award for Best First Novel for The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. He also writes non-fiction books including The Shoebox Bible and Ms. Holmes of Baker Street.
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Professional Reviews
"If ever there were a sleuth who's bold, brilliant, and, yes, adorable, it's Flavia de Luce." -- USA Today
"Delightful . . . a combination of Eloise and Sherlock Holmes." -- The Boston Globe
"[Flavia] is as addictive as dark chocolate." -- Daily Mail
"Flavia de Luce is still the world's greatest adolescent British chemist/busybody/sleuth." -- The Seattle Times
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