A Murder Most Unladylike books by Robin Stevens

by Robin Stevens

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Discover the first gripping, award-winning murder mystery in the million-copy bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series, starring schoolgirl detectives, Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong. 'Ripping good fun' The Times 'Plotting is what sets this book apart' Telegraph At Deepdean School for Girls, Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong have set up their own detective agency. But they are struggling to find any real crimes to investigate. (Unless you count the case of Lavinia's missing tie. Which they don't.) Then Hazel discovers the Science Mistress, Miss Bell, lying dead in the Gym. To add to the mystery, when she and Daisy return five minutes later, the body has disappeared. Now Hazel and Daisy not only have a murder to solve: they have to prove one happened in the first place. 'Enormous fun' Irish Times 'A skilful blend of golden era crime novel and boarding school romp . . . Top class' Financial Times 'I absolutely loved it' Susie Day Ideal for readers who: Enjoy the irresistible setup of a murder no one else believes took place Might fall hard for Daisy and Hazel from the moment their detective agency becomes useful Like school settings that hide far more danger than they first appear to Want classic clues, lively pacing and a partnership worth following across a series

by Robin Stevens

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A very special, limited edition of the second thrilling mystery in the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series! With a brand-new introduction by author Robin Stevens, and a gorgeous, collectible new package with silver foil detail and sprayed, stencilled edge design. 'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' - Katherine Rundell, bestselling author of Impossible Creatures 'This is that rare thing: a series that gets better with every book' - Telegraph ----- 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 is hiding a secret. So when someone very close to Daisy looks awfully suspicious, the Detective Society must do everything they can to reveal the truth . . . no matter the consequences. 'The second book in Robin Stevens' fabulous Wells and Wong schoolgirl detective series - think St Trinians mixed with Miss Marple. These are thrilling books for tween detectives who adore solving dastardly murders, jolly hockey sticks and iced buns for tea' Guardian Ideal for readers who: Feel a country-house poison mystery is always a good idea Might be hooked by a birthday tea party turning into a storm-bound investigation Enjoy family gatherings where every guest seems to be hiding something useful Want all the pleasures of classic crime in a version that stays lively and readable

by Robin Stevens

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A very special, limited edition of the third thrilling mystery in the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series! With a brand-new introduction by author Robin Stevens, and a gorgeous, collectible new package with gold foil detail and sprayed, stencilled edge design. Just like the iconic Agatha Christie, Hazel and Daisy have boarded the Orient Express! 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. 'A delight . . . Hazel and Daisy are aboard the Orient Express: cue spies, priceless jewels, a murder and seriously upgraded bun breaks' The Bookseller 'Addictive . . . A rumbustious reworking of Agatha Christie's Orient Express caper' New Statesman Ideal for readers who: Can never resist a train mystery full of glamour, suspicion and hidden motives May be especially caught by the locked-room setup and the vanished killer Take real pleasure in first-class settings where every passenger has something to conceal Want a clever puzzle with period atmosphere and plenty of narrative fizz

by Robin Stevens

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A very special, limited edition of the fourth thrilling mystery in the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series! With a brand-new introduction by author Robin Stevens, and a gorgeous, collectible new package with gold foil detail and sprayed, stencilled edge design. 'Ripping good fun' The Times 'Thrilling' Guardian ----- As they return to Deepdean for a new school term, Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are faced with some big changes. For one, there's a new Head Girl, Elizabeth Hurst, and a team of Prefects- and these bullying Big Girls are certainly not good eggs. Then, after the fireworks display on Bonfire Night, Elizabeth is found - murdered. Many girls at Deepdean had reason to hate Elizabeth, but who might have committed such foul play?Could the murder be linked to the secrets and scandals, scribbled on scraps of paper, that are suddenly appearing around the school? And with their own friendship falling to pieces, how will Daisy and Hazel solve this mystery? 'Top class' Financial Times 'A delight' Daily Mail Ideal for readers who: Like boarding-school mysteries sharpened by bullying, secrets and fractured friendships Might be drawn straight in by Bonfire Night fireworks followed by murder Appreciate cases where school politics and personal tensions complicate the detection Need a classic-feeling whodunnit with bite as well as charm

by Robin Stevens

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The fabulously festive fifth Murder Most Unladylike mystery. It's Christmas, and the snow is falling in Cambridge, where the detective duo Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are spending the festive period. But Hazel's hopes of relaxing amongst the beautiful spires, cosy libraries and inviting tea-rooms are dashed by the danger lurking in the dark stairwells of Maudlin College. Two days before Christmas, there is a terrible accident. At least, it appears to be an accident - until the Detective Society look a little closer, and realise a murder has taken place. Faced with several irritating grown-ups and fierce competition from a rival agency, they must use all their cunning and courage to find the killer (in time for Christmas Day, of course). 'A superb puzzle . . . Splendidly seasonal' Metro 'Fabulous' The Times Ideal for readers who: Have a weakness for snowy Christmas mysteries with a darker undercurrent Could be lured in by Cambridge colleges, rival detectives and a suspicious accident Enjoy period settings that feel cosy on the surface and dangerous underneath Need a seasonal whodunnit that still delivers proper clues and tension

by Robin Stevens

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Shortlisted in the Children's Category in the National Book Awards 2018! It's the sixth murder mystery for The Detective Society! This time, though, one of them is the suspect... 'Carries the Murder Most Unladylike mysteries into new heights . . . meticulously plotted and consistently delightful, and I can't recommend it enough' New Statesman 'Superb' Telegraph ----- When Hazel Wong's beloved grandfather passes away, Daisy Wells is all too happy to accompany her friend (and Detective Society Vice-President) to Hazel's family estate in beautiful, bustling Hong Kong. But when they arrive they discover something they didn't expect: there's a new member of the Wong family. Daisy and Hazel think baby Teddy is enough to deal with, but as always the girls are never far from a mystery. Tragedy strikes very close to home, and this time Hazel isn't just the detective. She's been framed for murder. The girls must work together like never before, confronting dangerous gangs, mysterious suspects and sinister private detectives to solve the murder and clear Hazel's name - before it's too late . . . Ideal for readers who: Are drawn to classic-style mysteries with high personal stakes for the detectives themselves Might be especially intrigued by Hazel becoming the one under suspicion Find rich, vividly drawn settings like Hong Kong a major part of the pleasure Want clue-led crime that stays brisk while carrying more emotional weight than usual

by Robin Stevens

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Someone will take their final bow . . . The seventh thrilling Murder Most Unladylike mystery. 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 the Detective Society is never far away from danger, and it's clear there's 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. Ideal for readers who: Have time for a murder mystery set behind the scenes of a theatre production Could be won over by jealousy, pranks and a body turning up at exactly the wrong moment Enjoy glamorous backdrops where performance and danger start to blur together Want a brisk, clue-driven case with strong atmosphere and plenty of flair

by Robin Stevens

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THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 'This is that rare thing - a series that gets better with each book' Telegraph The eighth brilliant mystery from the bestselling and award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. Daisy and Hazel are finally back at Deepdean, and the school is preparing for a most exciting event: the fiftieth Anniversary. Plans for a weekend of celebrations are in full swing. But all is not well, for in the detectives' long absence, Deepdean has changed. Daisy has lost her crown to a fascinating new girl - and many of the Detective Society's old allies are now their sworn enemies. Then the girls witness a shocking incident in the woods close by - a crime that they're sure is linked to the Anniversary. As parents descend upon Deepdean, decades-old grudges, rivalries and secrets begin to surface, and soon Deepdean's future is at stake. Can the girls solve the case - and save their home? 'Riotously retro' Financial Times Ideal for readers who: Miss Deepdean most when it becomes a nest of grudges, secrets and shifting loyalties Could be pulled in by the school anniversary setting and the sense that old tensions are resurfacing Take particular pleasure in mysteries where friendships and status are as important as the crime Want a period whodunnit with atmosphere, sharp plotting and a real feeling of consequence

by Robin Stevens

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*The number one bestseller!* The ninth and final novel in the bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are in Egypt, taking a cruise along the Nile. They are hoping to see some ancient temples and a mummy or two; what they get, instead, is murder. Also travelling on the SS Hatshepsut is a mysterious society called the Breath of Life: a group of genteel English ladies and gentlemen, who believe themselves to be reincarnations of the ancient pharaohs. Three days into the cruise their leader is found dead in her cabin, stabbed during the night. It soon becomes clear to Daisy and Hazel that the victim's timid daughter is being framed - and they begin to investigate their most difficult case yet. But there is danger all around, and only one of the Detective Society will make it home alive... Ideal for readers who: Are partial to river-boat mysteries with exotic settings and a shadow of real peril Might be drawn in by Egypt, a murdered leader and a daughter being framed Like their detective fiction touched with atmosphere, travel and a hint of the theatrical Need a finale with proper stakes and a stronger sense of danger than usual

by Robin Stevens

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A thrilling new short story collection in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. Featuring six marvellous mini-mysteries, including four original, brand-new and never-seen-before stories: The Case of the Second Scream: set aboard the ship carrying Daisy and Hazel back from Hong Kong The Case of the Uninvited Guest: Uncle Felix and Aunt Lucy's wedding is the target for an unlikely threat The Hound of Weston School: the Junior Pinkertons investigate a mysterious arrival The Case of the Deadly Flat: introducing Hazel's little sister May, who's determined to be the greatest spy ever The Case of the Missing Treasure: the detectives crack fiendish codes to catch a daring thief who is targeting London's famous museums The Case of the Drowned Pearl: murder follows the Detective Society wherever they go, even on holiday... The perfect book for all Detective Society fans and avid readers of the Murder Most Unladylike series. Praise for Murder Most Unladylike 'Ripping good fun' The Times 'Plotting is what sets this book apart' Telegraph 'Enormous fun' Irish Times 'A skilful blend of golden era crime novel and boarding school romp . . . Top class' Financial Times 'I absolutely loved it' Susie Day Ideal for readers who: Prefer their detective fiction in shorter bursts without losing the series flavour Could easily be tempted by a spread of mini-mysteries, codes and fresh cases Enjoy dipping across ships, schools, weddings and museums with Daisy and Hazel Want a companion volume that still delivers proper puzzle-solving satisfaction

by Robin Stevens

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A collection of short stories for budding Detective Society members. Daisy and Hazel invite you to discover their untold stories . . . Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are famous for the murder cases they have solved - but there are many other mysteries in the pages of Hazel's casebook. From the macabre Case of the Deepdean Vampire, to the baffling Case of the Blue Violet, and their very first case of all: the Case of Lavinia's Missing Tie. Just like Daisy and Hazel's cases, there's more to this book than meets the eye, including: Brilliant mini-mysteries, including two brand-new and never seen before stories Daisy and Hazel's own tips, tricks and facts This is the perfect book for Agatha Christies In Waiting and fans of the award-winning, bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series.

by Robin Stevens

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The start of a thrilling new World War Two mystery series from the number-one-bestselling and multi-award-winning author of Murder Most Unladylike. 1940. The world is at war, and a secret arm of the British government called the Ministry of Unladylike Activity is training up spies. Enter May Wong: courageous, stubborn, and desperate to help end the war so that she can go home to Hong Kong (and leave her annoying school, Deepdean, behind forever). May knows that she would make the perfect spy. After all, grown-ups always underestimate children like her. When May and her friend Eric are turned away by the Ministry, they take matters into their own hands. Masquerading as evacuees, they travel to Elysium Hall, home to the wealthy Verey family - including snobby, dramatic Nuala. They suspect that one of the Vereys is passing information to Germany. If they can prove it, the Ministry will have to take them on. But there are more secrets at Elysium Hall than May or Eric could ever have imagined. And then, someone is murdered... Ideal for readers who: Are taken by wartime stories where spying and sleuthing sit side by side Could be caught by children deciding to investigate before any adult gives permission Relish grand houses full of secrets, suspicion and possible traitors Want historical mystery with pace, nerve and a cast that sparks off one another

by Robin Stevens

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Could you be a detective? Do you love puzzles and mysteries? Do you see patterns where no one else does? In this book you can really put your problem-solving to the test as you work alongside characters from bestselling series, Murder Most Unladylike and The Ministry of Unladylike Activity. From codebreaking with Hazel, to logic and reasoning with Daisy, and problem-solving with Beanie and Kitty, test your sleuthing skills with pages of playful puzzles and riveting riddles, before using what you've learned to crack a brand-new case! From the imagination of award-winning author Robin Stevens, The Most Unladylike Puzzle Book features a fabulous flip-book design and over 100 puzzles to solve, making it the perfect activity book for keen detectives age 9+. Ideal for readers who: Would much rather solve the case themselves than simply watch someone else do it Could spend ages happily working through codes, logic problems and riddles Enjoy activity books that still feel rooted in a recognisable fictional world Need a hands-on read that keeps the brain busy as well as entertained

by Robin Stevens

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The second thrilling and unputdownable mystery starring a new generation of the Detective Society, from the million-copy-bestselling author of Murder Most Unladylike: Robin Stevens. March 1941. Britain is at war, and a secret agency called the Ministry of Unladylike Activity is training up children as spies - because grown-ups always underestimate them. Enter May, Eric and Nuala: courageous, smart, and the Ministry's newest recruits. May's big sister Hazel has arranged for them to stay on a quiet street close to the Ministry, home to an unlikely collection of people thrown together by the war. And it is in the basement of the bombed-out house at the end of that street that they discover something mysterious. Something that was not there when the Blitz wreckage was first combed through. Something that has been placed there recently. A body... Could this be the missing Ministry spy that Daisy Wells is on a dangerous mission in France to find? Or could it be someone else - someone a resident of the street wanted silenced . . . ? Ideal for readers who: Respond to wartime mysteries where secrecy and danger feel built into every street May be hooked by the discovery of a body in the ruins of Blitz-hit London Like brave young investigators working in a world where adults underestimate them Need a clever historical thriller with plenty of suspense and forward drive

by Robin Stevens

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Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children - Katherine Rundell. It's hard to know where to start. There's so much to say - about the murders, and the codes, and the spy, that I'm getting tangled up in the story already... It's December 1941, and almost Christmas, when a bomb falls on Deepdean School for Girls. May and Nuala are whisked away from the chaos and sent to stay with May's big sister, Hazel Wong, who is working at Bletchley Park. Within seconds, they're thrown straight into their most dangerous case yet. A codebreaker has been shot in what appears to be a tragic accident - until a suspicious and top-secret message is discovered in his pocket. Was he a spy, working for the other side? Was the message planted on him? Most importantly - was this murder? Worst of all, Daisy's big brother, Bertie Wells, is being blamed. It's up to May, Nuala and their friend Eric to prove Bertie's innocence and solve the mystery. But Bletchley is a strange and secretive place, full of Britain's most ingenious minds. They'll need to watch, listen, and puzzle out the incredible, unthinkable truth... The thrilling brand-new mystery from the million-copy-bestselling author of Murder Most Unladylike. Praise for Robin Stevens: Absolutely thrilling. Louie Stowell. Superb. Observer. Funny, clever and warm... Such a delight. Louise O'Neill. Jolly gripping stuff. The Times. Spirited and fun... A must for young murder mystery fans. Bookseller. Triumphant... Deserves to be read for years to come. Guardian. Ideal for readers who: Are intrigued by Bletchley Park, codebreakers and the secrecy of wartime Britain Might be caught at once by a suspicious death and Bertie Wells taking the blame Like young investigators working in places where intelligence matters as much as courage Want a historical mystery with tension, brainwork and a distinctly festive chill