Once Upon a Crime

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

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