The third title in this breakout new detective series, from the author of the spine-tingling Scarlet and Ivy series.
When a large diamond goes missing from Silvershell Manor, who better to get to the bottom of the mystery than detective Violet Veil and her dog Bones.
But nothing is quite as it seems when it comes to the missing heirloom and when a trail of origami birds leads them to the mysterious Crane, a young casino owner and debt collector, Violet realises that it's all just turned into a game of high stakes ...
In this fantasy-filled juvenile fiction, Violet Veil and her dog Bones navigate through a world of magic and mysteries, where every turn leads to a new adventure. The stakes are high, but with their wit and courage, they are ready to face any challenge that comes their way.
For fans of Robin Stevens (The Ministry of Unladylike Activity 2), Katie Kirby (The Mega-Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks), Nancy Springer (Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade), Michelle Harrison (A Storm of Sisters), and Nicki Thornton (Seth Seppi Mystery 2).
HarperCollins Children's 2024