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Cold-Blooded Myrtle (Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery 3)

By Elizabeth C. Bunce
Series: Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery
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Cold-Blooded Myrtle follows the intrepid young detective Myrtle Hardcastle as she stumbles upon a chilling mystery involving a death during a Christmas holiday. Set in the Victorian period, the story combines intriguing puzzles, eccentric characters, and a touch of dark humour as Myrtle and her ever-supportive governess, Miss Judson, delve into uncovering secrets hidden in their quaint village. This charming tale mixes sleuthing with historical details, making it an engaging adventure for young readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful mystery if you're a fan of clever, young detectives and enjoy a good romp through Victorian England. With its captivating plot, engaging characters, and a brilliant blend of humour and intrigue, this book will keep you guessing and entertained from beginning to end. Perfect for young readers who love a dash of history mixed with their sleuthing adventures!

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Amateur detective extraordinaire Myrtle Hardcastle is back for Book 3 in this Edgar Award-winning, cozy mystery series. Just as she was in Premeditated Myrtle (Book 1) and How to Get Away with Myrtle (Book 2), Myrtle is on the case again, tracking down a killer out for revenge amid the Christmas festivities in Victorian England.
 

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An Edgar Award-Winning Series

Myrtle Hardcastle, a twelve-year-old Young Lady of Quality and Victorian amateur detective, is back on the case. She's solving a string of bizarre murders in her hometown of Swinburne, picking up right where she left off in Premeditated Myrtle and How to Get Away with Myrtle.

When the proprietor of Leighton’s Mercantile is found dead on the morning his annual Christmas shop display is to be unveiled, it’s clear a killer had revenge in mind. But who would want to kill the local dry-goods merchant? Perhaps someone who remembers the mysterious scandal that destroyed his career as a professor and archaeologist.

When the killer strikes again, each time manipulating the figures in the display to foretell the crime, Myrtle finds herself racing to uncover the long-buried facts of a cold case and the motivations of a modern murderer.

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Elizabeth C. Bunce's Cold-Blooded Myrtle is celebrated for its appealing mystery set in Victorian England, drawing parallels to Sherlock Holmes for younger and older readers alike. The novel is praised for its witty prose peppered with comical footnotes, keeping readers engaged and entertained. Critics highlight its cleverly woven plot, intriguing clues, and a lead character who is both intelligent and spirited, promising a satisfying and twisty whodunit experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781643753065

Publisher: Algonquin Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Algonquin Books

Illustration: Text only

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 140.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 368

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Elizabeth C. Bunce Series: Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery Young Adult

About the Author

Elizabeth C. Bunce grew up on a steady diet of Sherlock Holmes, Trixie Belden, and Quincy, M.E., and always played the lead prosecutor in mock trial. She has never had a governess, and no one has ever accused her of being irrepressible, but a teacher did once call her argumentative which was entirely untrue, and she can prove it. She lives in Kansas City with her husband and their cats. You can find her online at elizabethcbunce.com.

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