The Sweetness At The Bottom Of The Pie by Alan Bradley
Set in 1950s England, the story follows the precocious eleven-year-old Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, who finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery when she discovers a dying man in her family's garden. As Flavia uses her sharp intellect and scientific knowledge to investigate, she uncovers secrets about her family and the victim, all while outsmarting the local police. Her fearless and curious nature leads her on a thrilling adventure filled with unexpected twists and a touch of dark humor.
- Published
- 2009
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 350-400
- Original Language
- English
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(3.7)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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