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Book SynopsisKatherine Woodfine''s bestselling debut novel. A fast-paced historicalmystery adventure for readers aged 9+, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Enid Blyton, Chris Riddell''s Goth Girland Robin Stevens'' Murder Most Unladylike series.You are cordially invited to attend the Grand Opening of Sinclair's department store!Enter a world of bonbons, hats, perfumes and MYSTERIES around every corner. WONDER at the daring theft of the priceless CLOCKWORK SPARROW! TREMBLE as the most DASTARDLY criminals in London enact their wicked plans! GASP as our bold heroines, Miss Sophie Taylor and Miss Lilian Rose, CRACK CODES, DEVOUR ICED BUNS and vow to bring the villains to justice***Cover and interior illustrations by Júlia SardàA wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure' Katherine Rundell, award-winning author of RooftoppersKatie, age 10 for lovereading4kids.co.uk ''A brilliant historical detective novel I read it in one sitting and couldn't put
Trade Review’A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true sprit of adventure’ – Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers.
“Woodfine’s stunning debut novel boasts tantalizing Edwardian-era set dressing” – WORLD Magazine