Violet and the Smugglers

Written by Harriet Whitehorn · Illustrated by Becka Moor

Part of the Violet Investigates series

Young detective suspects a nearby captain of smuggling during a European sailing trip.

4.2 Goodreads · 112 ratings

208 pages· ~800L

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Violet Remy-Robinson, a budding detective, embarks on a European sailing adventure with Uncle Johnny. Her excitement turns to suspicion when she notices the captain of a nearby boat acting strangely. Could he be leading an international smuggling ring? As Violet delves deeper, her detective skills are put to the test. With colorful characters and intriguing mysteries, Violet's journey promises unexpected twists and turns. Will she uncover the truth before it's too late?

From the publisher

Meet Violet Remy-Robinson, an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making, in this “Agatha Christie-esque mystery…[that’s] quirky and charming” (The Guardian)—perfect for fans of Chris Riddell and Robin Stevens’s Wells &amp;amp; Wong mysteries.Uncle Johnny has invited Violet and her friends to spend the summer with him on a sailing adventure around Europe and Violet couldn’t be more excited! But when she suspects that the captain of a boat nearby might be up to no good, Violet needs to put her detective skills into action. Could he be the head of an international smuggling ring?Beautifully designed and filled with gorgeous two-color illustrations throughout, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colorful characters that make up her world.

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