{"product_id":"thrice-the-brinded-cat-hath-mewd-a-flavia-de-luce-novel-paperback","title":"Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd: A Flavia de Luce Novel - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan Bradley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER - Hailed as \"a combination of Eloise and Sherlock Holmes\" by \u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe, \u003c\/i\u003eFlavia de Luce returns in a Christmas mystery from award-winning author Alan Bradley.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In spite of being ejected from Miss Bodycote's Female Academy in Canada, twelve-year-old Flavia de Luce is excited to be sailing home to England. But instead of a joyous homecoming, she is greeted on the docks with unfortunate news: Her father has fallen ill, and a hospital visit will have to wait while he rests. But with Flavia's blasted sisters and insufferable cousin underfoot, Buckshaw now seems both too empty--and not empty enough. Only too eager to run an errand for the vicar's wife, Flavia hops on her trusty bicycle, Gladys, to deliver a message to a reclusive wood-carver. Finding the front door ajar, Flavia enters and stumbles upon the poor man's body hanging upside down on the back of his bedroom door. The only living creature in the house is a feline that shows little interest in the disturbing scene. Curiosity may not kill this cat, but Flavia is energized at the prospect of a new investigation. \u003ci\u003eIt's amazing what the discovery of a corpse can do for one's spirits. \u003c\/i\u003eBut what awaits Flavia will shake her to the very core. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"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.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLondon Free Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Flavia's first-person narration reveals her precocious intellect as well as her youthful vulnerability.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Flavia is once again a fun, science-loving protagonist. . . . This series entry ends on a note that begs for the next story.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Reads\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An eleven-year-old prodigy with an astonishing mind for chemistry and a particular interest in poisons.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe Strand Magazine \u003c\/i\u003e(Five of the Best Historical Heroines)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Bradley's preteen heroine comes through in the end with a series of deductions so clever she wants to hug herself. So will you.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan Bradley\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of many short stories, children's stories, newspaper columns, and the memoir \u003ci\u003eThe Shoebox Bible\u003c\/i\u003e. His first Flavia de Luce novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, \u003c\/i\u003ereceived the Crime Writers' Association Debut Dagger Award, the Dilys Award, the Arthur Ellis Award, the Agatha Award, the Macavity Award, and the Barry Award, and was nominated for the Anthony Award. His other Flavia de Luce novels are \u003ci\u003eThe Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag, A Red Herring Without Mustard\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eI Am Half-Sick of Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSpeaking from Among the Bones, The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches, As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust, Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Grave's a Fine and Private Place, \u003c\/i\u003eas well as the ebook short story \"The Curious Case of the Copper Corpse.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 03, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755585372448,"sku":"9780345539977","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6799c8fddee7a6839b05c419eafbedd0.webp?v=1780062907","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/thrice-the-brinded-cat-hath-mewd-a-flavia-de-luce-novel-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}