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Arsenic For Tea

By Robin Stevens
Series: A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery
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Arsenic For Tea by Robin Stevens follows young detectives Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong as they attend Daisy's birthday party at her family's estate. When a guest is found poisoned, the girls must navigate a tricky web of secrets and lies to uncover the murderer, all while dealing with the tensions of a household full of intriguing characters. Set in a lavish 1930s backdrop, this mystery offers an exciting and clever adventure for young readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by mystery and detective stories set in a charming, yet suspenseful, English country house. With a blend of clever sleuthing and a dash of humour, it offers an engaging read for young readers who love uncovering secrets and solving puzzles alongside captivating characters.

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Schoolgirl detectives Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are at Daisy's home, Fallingford, for the holidays. Daisy's glamorous mother is throwing a tea party for Daisy's birthday, and the whole family is invited. But it soon becomes clear that this party isn't really about Daisy at all. Naturally, Daisy is furious...

I looked at Daisy. Her eyes were glittering and her cheeks were pink. This was Daisy with a Plan.

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The second brilliantly plotted mystery starring Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong, from the author of Murder Most Unladylike.

Schoolgirl detectives Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are at Daisy's home, Fallingford, for the holidays. Daisy's glamorous mother is throwing a tea party for Daisy's birthday, and the whole family is invited, from eccentric Aunt Saskia to dashing Uncle Felix. But it soon becomes clear that this party isn't really about Daisy at all. Naturally, Daisy is furious.

Then one of their party falls seriously, mysteriously ill – and everything points to poison.

With wild storms preventing anyone from leaving, or the police from arriving, Fallingford suddenly feels like a very dangerous place to be. Not a single person present is what they seem – and everyone has a secret or two. And when someone very close to Daisy looks suspicious, the Detective Society must do everything they can to reveal the truth... no matter the consequences.

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Arsenic for Tea by Robin Stevens is described as a thrilling blend of St Trinians and Miss Marple, perfect for young detectives. Critics praise it for an engaging mix of Malory Towers and Cluedo, with increased tension and entertaining puzzles. Many reviews highlight its nostalgic charm akin to an Agatha Christie novel, with delightful characters and a compelling setting, making it a delightful read for children.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141369792

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: 23.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 258g

Pages: 368

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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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