Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd: A Flavia de Luce Novel

Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd: A Flavia de Luce Novel

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER â€¢ Hailed as â€œa combination of Eloise and Sherlock Holmesâ€ by The Boston Globe, Flavia de Luce returns in a Christmas mystery from award-winning author Alan Bradley.

In spite of being ejected from Miss Bodycoteâ€™s Female Academy in Canada, twelve-year-old Flavia de Luce is excited to be sailing home to England. But instead of a joyous homecoming, she is greeted on the docks with unfortunate news: Her father has fallen ill, and a hospital visit will have to wait while he rests. But with Flaviaâ€™s blasted sisters and insufferable cousin underfoot, Buckshaw now seems both too emptyâ€”and not empty enough. Only too eager to run an errand for the vicarâ€™s wife, Flavia hops on her trusty bicycle, Gladys, to deliver a message to a reclusive wood-carver. Finding the front door ajar, Flavia enters and stumbles upon the poor manâ€™s body hanging upside down on the back of his bedroom door. The only living creature in the house is a feline that shows little interest in the disturbing scene. Curiosity may not kill this cat, but Flavia is energized at the prospect of a new investigation. Itâ€™s amazing what the discovery of a corpse can do for oneâ€™s spirits. But what awaits Flavia will shake her to the very core.

Praise for Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mewâ€™d

â€œMystery fans seeking novels of wit, an immersive English countryside setting, and rich characterizations will be rewarded with this newest entry in the award-winning series.â€â€”Library Journal (starred review)

â€œThere is such a thing as willing suspension of disbelief brought on by sheer outlandish charm, and thatâ€™s what [Alan] Bradley and some delicious writing have tapped.â€â€”London Free Press

â€œFlaviaâ€™s first-person narration reveals her precocious intellect as well as her youthful vulnerability.â€â€”Shelf Awareness

â€œFlavia is once again a fun, science-loving protagonist. . . . This series entry ends on a note that begs for the next story.â€â€”Library Reads

â€œAn eleven-year-old prodigy with an astonishing mind for chemistry and a particular interest in poisons.â€â€”The Strand Magazine (Five of the Best Historical Heroines)

â€œBradleyâ€™s preteen heroine comes through in the end with a series of deductions so clever she wants to hug herself. So will you.â€â€”Kirkus Reviews
Country USA
Manufacturer Bantam
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2016-09-20
UnitCount 1
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Bantam
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2016-09-20
UnitCount	1
Format	Kindle eBook

Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd: A Flavia de Luce Novel

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