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Name: Death in the Spotlight
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141373829
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By Robin Stevens

Series: A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery

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Summary

Death in the Spotlight by Robin Stevens immerses readers in a captivating mystery set within the world of a glamorous theatre. The story follows young detectives Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong, who must unravel the secrets behind an unsettling series of events surrounding a theatrical production. With keen observations and clever deductions, they navigate a world of rivalries, suspicions, and hidden motives, aiming to shine a light on the truth without stepping into danger.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

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Description

The seventh thrilling (and rather theatrical) murder mystery from bestselling author Robin Stevens.

Someone will take their final bow . . .

Fresh from their adventure in Hong Kong, Hazel Wong and Daisy Wells are off to the Rue Theatre in London to face an entirely new challenge - acting.

But danger has a nasty habit of catching up with the Detective Society, and it soon becomes clear that there is trouble afoot at the Rue. Jealousy, threats and horrible pranks quickly spiral out of control - and then a body is found. Now Hazel and Daisy must take centre stage and solve the crime . . . before the murderer strikes again.

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Death in the Spotlight

The seventh thrilling (and rather theatrical) murder mystery from bestselling author Robin Stevens. Someone will take their final bow . . . Fresh from their adventure in Hong Kong, Hazel Wong and Daisy Wells are off to the Rue Theatre in London to face an entirely new challenge - acting. But danger has a nasty habit of catching up with...

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Death in the Spotlight by Robin Stevens is typically praised for its engaging mystery plot and strong character development. Reviewers appreciate the clever twists and atmospheric setting within a theatre production, bringing excitement and intrigue. Fans of the series often commend the author's ability to weave historical detail seamlessly into the narrative, appealing to both young readers and those with a penchant for classic detective fiction.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141373829

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 October 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 288g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Robin was born in California and grew up in an Oxford college, across the road from the house where Alice in Wonderland lived. 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). Robin is now a full-time author, and her books, The Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries and The Guggenheim Mystery, are both award-winning and bestselling. She lives in Oxford.

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