The Queen of Thieves

Written by Johan Rundberg · Translated by A. A. Prime

Book #2 in the The Moonwind Mysteries series

A young orphan must solve city thefts to protect her friends from a grim fate.

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207 pages

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In 1880 Stockholm, twelve-year-old Mika faces a daunting challenge. As the city buzzes with anticipation for the SS Vega's arrival, Mika discovers her fellow orphans might be involved in a series of thefts. With Constable Hoff's warnings and the threat of harsh punishment looming, Mika must unravel the mystery to save her friends from a life behind bars. But as she delves deeper, she risks entangling herself in a dangerous web. Can Mika uncover the truth and protect those she loves without sacrificing her own freedom?

From the publisher

Mika will do what it takes to uncover a string of thefts in the city–and keep her fellow orphans safe.After a merciless winter, spring has sprung in 1880 Stockholm, and the city awaits the arrival of the SS Vega, the first ship to have sailed the Northeast Passage. Life is busy at the orphanage, but twelve-year-old Mika quickly notices that the older orphans are up to something–and it doesn’t look good.When Constable Hoff approaches her with information about thefts around the city, Mika becomes even more concerned about what the other kids are up to–and what they might be planning for the Vega celebration. The police will have no sympathy for orphans, and she’d hate to see her friends condemned to life in jail.But Mika soon finds herself in a bind she can’t get out of–one that could condemn her own life. Can Mika uncover who is really behind the thefts in the city and keep her friends safe, without getting caught? Find out in this breathless sequel to The Night Raven.

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