Once Upon a Crime

Robin Stevens

Aug 2021 · A Murder Most Unladylike Collection Book 1 · Penguin UK

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A fantastic short story collection in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series.

Featuring six marvellous mini-mysteries:

The Case of the Second Scream: set aboard the ship 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 . . .

With tips, tricks and facts for the aspiring detective, this is the perfect book for Detective Society fans and a must-have part of the beloved murder mystery phenomenon that has sold over a million copies.

Praise for the Murder Most Unladylike series:

'Thrilling' Guardian

'Perfect' The Times

'Enormous fun' Irish Times

'A skilful blend of golden era crime novel and boarding school romp . . . Top class' Financial Times

‘I can’t recommend it enough’ New Statesman

A fantastic short story collection in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. Featuring six marvellous mini-mysteries: The Case of the Second Scream: set aboard the ship back from Hong Kong . . . The Case of the Uninvited Guest: Uncle Felix and Aunt Lucy's wedding...

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About the author

Robin Stevens is the award-winning author of the Murder Most Unladylike and Ministry of Unladylike Activity series for younger readers. Her books have sold over 3.5 million copies globally and been translated into more than twenty languages. She is a fan of a lot of things, especially crime fiction and true crime. She does not live in the Cotswolds any more. This is her debut adult novel.

Robin Stevens is the award-winning author of the Murder Most Unladylike and Ministry of Unladylike Activity series for younger readers. Her books have sold over 3.5 million copies globally and been translated into more than twenty languages. She is a fan of a lot of things, especially crime ficti...

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