Thrice The Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd by Alan Bradley

In this captivating mystery set in 1950s England, the precocious twelve-year-old sleuth, Flavia de Luce, returns home from boarding school only to stumble upon a chilling discovery: the lifeless body of a reclusive woodcarver hanging upside down in his cottage. With her keen intellect and insatiable curiosity, Flavia delves into the secrets of her quaint village, uncovering a web of hidden motives and dark histories. As she navigates through a maze of clues, Flavia must confront her own personal challenges while unraveling a case that intertwines the past and present in unexpected ways.