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First Class Murder by Robin Stevens is a thrilling children's mystery that takes place on the luxurious Orient Express. Young detectives Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are looking forward to a relaxing vacation, but when a murder occurs on the train, they must put their sleuthing skills to the test. The story is filled with suspense, clever twists, and the charm of 1930s travel.
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If you enjoy a thrilling detective story set on a luxurious train reminiscent of the Orient Express, this book is for you. With a charming blend of mystery, friendship, and humour, it's perfect for young sleuths and fans of classic whodunits.

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First Class Murder

Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are taking a holiday on the world-famous Orient Express - and it's clear that each of their fellow first-class passengers has something to hide. Even more intriguing: there is rumour of a spy in their midst. Then, during dinner, there is a scream from inside one of the cabins.

Daisy's eyes lit up. 'Oh, Hazel, we are up against an extremely cunning murderer - a worthy opponent for our third case! I have the feeling that this may be the Detective Society's most exciting adventure yet!'

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The third gripping mystery from the author of Murder Most Unladylike, set on the glamorous Orient Express.

Shortlisted for the Edgar Award for juvenile fiction 2018!

Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are taking a holiday on the world-famous Orient Express, and it's clear that each of their fellow first-class passengers has something to hide. Even more intriguing, there is rumour of a spy in their midst.

Then, during dinner, there is a scream from inside one of the cabins. When the door is broken down, a passenger is found murdered, her stunning ruby necklace gone. But the killer has vanished—as if into thin air.

Daisy and Hazel are faced with their first ever locked-room mystery—and with competition from several other sleuths, who are just as determined to crack the case.

Series: A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery

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The book is praised for being a delightful and addictive read. Set aboard the Orient Express, it blends elements of mystery with charming characters, akin to a youthful reinterpretation of Agatha Christie’s style.

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ISBN: 9780141369822

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 February 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Illustration: B+W maps, chapter head a/w.

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Robin Stevens was born in California and grew up in an Oxford college, across the road from the house where Alice in Wonderland lived. She has been making up stories all her life. When she was twelve, her father handed her a copy of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and she realised that she wanted to be either Hercule Poirot or Agatha Christie when she grew up. When it occurred to her that she was never going to be able to grow her own spectacular walrus moustache, she decided that Agatha Christie was the more achievable option. She spent her teenage years at Cheltenham Ladies' College, reading a lot of murder mysteries and hoping that she'd get the chance to do some detecting herself (she didn't). She went to university, where she studied crime fiction, and then worked in children's publishing. She is now a full-time writer. Robin now lives in London with her pet bearded dragon, Watson.

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