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The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
A sharp eleven-year-old chemist investigates a murder in 1950 England
2009Steady paceLight
What it is about
Flavia de Luce is an eleven-year-old with a passion for chemistry and poisons. When a dead bird appears on the doorstep and a stranger dies in the cucumber patch, she decides to investigate. Her sisters, her father and the village are all part of the puzzle.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like cozy English mysteries.
What you will get
The first Flavia de Luce mystery.
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Mystery & Thriller · Young detective · Chemistry · 1950s England
Length
373 pages · ≈ 11 h
More about this book
Characters
Flavia de Luce, her sisters and the villagers.
Setting
The village of Bishop’s Lacey, England, in 1950.
What makes it different
A child detective with a delightfully dark mind.
Feel
Witty, quirky and cozy.
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