Alan Bradley Book order (chronological)

Flavia de Luce, an amateur detective, teams up with her troublesome younger cousin to solve the murder of a former public hangman. Their investigation reveals shocking secrets that challenge Flavia's understanding of her world, leading her to confront unexpected truths.

Im 11. Fall der jungen Ermittlerin Flavia de Luce wird der ehemalige Henker Major Gladinall tot aufgefunden. Während die Polizei Mrs. Mullet verdächtigt, geht Flavia selbst auf Spurensuche und entdeckt dunkle Familiengeheimnisse. Zudem erfährt sie die Wahrheit über den Tod ihres Vaters. Ein spannendes Abenteuer!

Dwunastoletnia pasjonatka chemii, Flawia de Luce, oraz lojalny służący Dogger zakładają agencję detektywistyczną. Nie spodziewają się, że pierwsza sprawa, jaką im przyjdzie rozwiązać, pojawi się podczas weselnego przyjęcia siostry Flawii Feli. Jednym z kluczowych momentów radosnej uroczystości ma być tradycyjne pokrojenie ogromnego, bajecznie udekorowanego weselnego tortu, lecz gdy tylko panna młoda wbija w niego nóż, z jej gardła dobywa się mrożący krew w żyłach krzyk, bowiem z pierwszego kawałka wystaje ludzki palec

Ein Mord in aller Tortenstille ... Die zwölfjährige Chemikerin und Spürnase Flavia de Luce hat gemeinsam mit Dogger, dem treuen Diener der Familie, ein Detektivbüro gegründet. Doch rechnen die beiden nicht damit, dass ihr erster Fall ausgerechnet auf der Hochzeit von Flavias Schwester Feely auf sie wartet. Nach einer turbulenten Zeremonie mit einem vermissten Trauzeugen soll das Anschneiden der riesigen, wunderschön verzierten Torte einer der Höhepunkte der Feier werden. Doch kaum hat die Braut das Messer angesetzt, erklingt ein markerschütternder Schrei – denn aus dem ersten Tortenstück ragt ein abgetrennter Finger …

Although it is autumn in the small English town of Bishop's Lacey, the chapel is decked with exotic flowers. Yes, Flavia de Luce's sister Ophelia is at last getting hitched, like a mule to a wagon. A church is a wonderful place for a wedding, muses Flavia, surrounded as it is by the legions of the dead, whose listening bones bear silent witness to every promise made at the altar. Flavia is not your normal twelve-year-old girl. An expert in the chemical nature of poisons, she has solved many mysteries, which has sharpened her considerable detection skills to the point where she had little choice but to turn professional. So Flavia and dependable Dogger, estate gardener and sounding board extraordinaire, set up shop at the once-grand mansion of Buckshaw, eager to serve--not so simple an endeavor with her odious, little moon-faced cousin, Undine, constantly underfoot. But Flavia and Dogger persevere. Little does she know that their first case will be extremely close to home, beginning with an unwelcome discovery in Ophelia's wedding cake: a human finger.

Advance praise highlights the unique charm of the series, with Publishers Weekly noting Bradley's ability to blend humor with darker themes. Library Journal emphasizes the anticipation surrounding Flavia's investigation and her unconventional family dynamics. Fans of the clever young detective will eagerly await her witty insights, as she believes that "an unexamined corpse was a tale untold." Kirkus Reviews praises her knack for unraveling complex cases, culminating in a satisfying resolution that hints at even brighter adventures ahead. The Flavia de Luce novels have garnered numerous accolades, including the Crime Writers' Association Debut Dagger Award and the Agatha Award, affirming their widespread appeal. USA Today describes Flavia as a bold, brilliant, and adorable sleuth, while The Boston Globe finds her a delightful mix of Eloise and Sherlock Holmes. Daily Mail calls her as addictive as dark chocolate, and The Seattle Times proclaims her the world's greatest adolescent British chemist, busybody, and sleuth. Flavia's character continues to captivate readers with her intelligence and charm, ensuring her place as a beloved figure in contemporary mystery literature.

Mystery 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. - Library Journal (starred review) There is such a thing as willing suspension of disbelief brought on by sheer outlandish charm, and that's what [Alan] Bradley and some delicious writing have tapped. - London Free Press Flavia's first-person narration reveals her precocious intellect as well as her youthful vulnerability. - Shelf Awareness Flavia is once again a fun, science-loving protagonist. . . . This series entry ends on a note that begs for the next story. - Library Reads An eleven-year-old prodigy with an astonishing mind for chemistry and a particular interest in poisons. - The Strand Magazine (Five of the Best Historical Heroines) Bradley's preteen heroine comes through in the end with a series of deductions so clever she wants to hug herself. So will you. - Kirkus Reviews From the Hardcover edition.

"Flavia rules! In this New York Times bestselling series of enchanting mysteries, youthful chemist and aspiring detective Flavia de Luce once again brings her knowledge of poisons and her indefatigable spirit to solve dastardly crimes -- but this time, she leaves behind her beloved English countryside, and takes her sleuthing prowess to the unexpectedly unsavory world of Canadian boarding schools!"-- Provided by publisher

The presumed death of Harriet de Luce in a mysterious mountaineering accident in Tibet while Flavia was only a baby cast a sombre shadow over the family, leaving Colonel de Luce a broken man and Flavia herself with no memories of her mother. But now, astonishingly, a specially commissioned train is bringing Harriet back to Buckshaw. But rather than putting the past finally to rest, Harriet's return is set to trigger a further series of bizarre and deadly events, as a most curious group of individuals converge on Buckshaw to pay their respects.