Bridie Devine—female detective extraordinaire—is confronted with the most baffling puzzle yet: the kidnapping of Christabel Berwick, secret daughter of Sir Edmund Athelstan Berwick, and a peculiar child whose reputed supernatural powers have captured the unwanted attention of collectors trading curiosities in this age of discovery.
Topics Mystery and detective stories. Gothic. London, England. History of the United Kingdom. Victorian Era, 1837–1901. Kidnapping. Investigation. Women detectives.
Trim Size 9 x 6
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2020-02-03
JLG Release Date May 2020
Minimum grade 11
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Adult Crossover Thrillers Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
Adult Crossover Thrillers Plus
Adult Crossover Thrillers Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
For Grades 11 & Up
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