The Case of the Girl in Grey

By Jordan Stratford, Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

Part of the The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency series

A dead father, missing will, and escaped lunatic challenge two young detectives in a tangled mystery.

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240 pages· 32,242 words

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In bustling London, young detectives Ada Lovelace and Mary Shelley face a perplexing case: a dead father, a missing will, an escaped lunatic, and a rushed engagement. With their sisters Jane and Allegra, they unravel secrets, break codes, and disrupt a dubious betrothal. Can they connect the dots before it's too late? This lively mystery promises laughs, adventure, and unexpected twists as the Wollstonecraft Detective Agency tackles their most puzzling case yet. Will their wit and courage be enough to solve the mystery and restore order?

From the publisher

Now in paperback, a second comic case to test the brains and bravery of the intrepid Wollstonecraft detectives–Ada Bryon Lovelace and Mary Shelley. The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency was supposed to be a secret constabulary, but after the success of their first case, all of London knows that Lady Ada and Mary are the girls to go to if you have a problem. Their latest case is a puzzler indeed: A dead father, a missing will, an escaped lunatic, and a hasty engagement. How does it all connect? With the help (and sometimes hindrance) of their sisters Jane and Allegra, these girls break codes, break a girl out of the hospital, and break up a very bad betrothal. Praise for The Case of the Girl in Grey “Mystery fans … will relish the girls’ romp around the stately home; discovery of an encrypted clue (in the crypt, of course); and unraveling of the mystery.”–Booklist Praise for The Case of the Missing Moonstone “An enjoyable plot, resourceful heroines and fun writing.” –Wall Street Journal “Smart and witty. . . . The detectives in training use quick thinking, book smarts, and social know-how to find a stolen gemstone. Comical narration and dialogue will charm readers thoroughly.” –Publishers Weekly “Equal parts laughs and adventure, this lively mystery will keep you guessing till the end!” -Discovery Girls

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