Alan Bradley Boeken

Flavia de Luce woont met haar twee zussen en haar vader op het familielandgoed Buckshaw. De elfjarige Flavia is hoogbegaafd en dol op scheikunde. Ze doet graag experimenten in het scheikundelab dat van haar overleden moeder is geweest. Haar eigen gifbrouwsels test ze bij voorkeur op haar twee zussen. Op een morgen vindt Flavia het lichaam van een man in de moestuin. Voor haar neus blaast hij zijn laatste adem uit. Wie is het? Flavia is zo nieuwsgierig dat ze haar eigen onderzoek begint. De politie wil haar vreemd genoeg niets vertellen. Stukje bij beetje ontrafelt Flavia een vreselijk geheim uit haar vaders verleden. Ze gaat zo op in de raadsels en puzzels van haar speurwerk dat ze ook zichzelf in gevaar brengt, maar dat snapt ze pas als het al veel te laat is.

When the tomb of St. Tancred is opened at a village church in Bishop's Lacey, its shocking contents lead to another case for Flavia de Luce, where greed, pride and murder result in old secrets coming to light, along with a forgotten flower that hasn't been seen for half a thousand years.

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.

Krimi. Camped in her horse-drawn caravan at Buckshaw, a young Gypsy woman is charged with the abduction -and then the murder - of a local child, and Flavia must draw upon her encyclopaedic knowledge of poisons - and Gypsy lore - to prevent a grave miscarriage of justice.

It's Christmastime, and the precocious Flavia de Luce - an eleven-year-old sleuth with a passion for chemistry and a penchant for crime-solving - is tucked away in her laboratory, whipping up a concoction to ensnare Saint Nick. But she is soon distracted when a film crew arrives at Buckshaw, the de Luces' decaying English estate, to shoot a movie starring the famed Phyllis Wyvern. Amid a raging blizzard, the entire village of Bishop's Lacey gathers at Buckshaw to watch Wyvern perform, yet nobody is prepared for the evening's shocking conclusion: a body found, past midnight, strangled to death with a length of film. But who among the assembled guests would stage such a chilling scene? As the storm worsens and the list of suspects grows, Flavia must use every ounce of sly wit at her disposal to ferret out a killer hidden in plain sight.

Flavia de Luce thinks that her days of crime-solving in the bucolic English hamlet of Bishop's Lacey are over-until beloved puppeteer Rupert Porson has his own strings sizzled in an unfortunate rendezvous with electricity.

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.

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.

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.

"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