Once Upon a Crime

A fantastic short story collection in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. Featuring six marvellous mini-mysteries: The Case of the Second Scream : set aboard the ship back from Hong Kong . . . The Case of the Uninvited Guest : Uncle Felix and Aunt Lucy's wedding is the target for an unlikely threat . . . The Hound of Weston School: the Junior Pinkertons investigate a mysterious arrival . . . The Case of the Deadly Flat: introducing Hazel's little sister May, who's determined to be the greatest spy ever . . . The Case of the Missing Treasure: the detectives crack fiendish codes to catch a daring thief who is targeting London's famous museums . . . The Case of the Drowned Pearl: murder follows the Detective Society wherever they go, even on holiday . . . With tips, tricks and facts for the aspiring detective, this is the perfect book for Detective Society fans and a must-have part of the beloved murder mystery phenomenon that has sold over a million copies. Praise for the Murder Most Unladylike series: 'Thrilling' Guardian 'Perfect' The Times 'Enormous fun' Irish Times 'A skilful blend of golden era crime novel and boarding school romp . . . Top class' Financial Times ‘I can’t recommend it enough’ New Statesman

A fantastic short story collection in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. Featuring six marvellous mini-mysteries: The Case of the Second Scream : set aboard the ship back from Hong Kong . . . The Case of the Uninvited Guest : Uncle Felix and Aunt Lucy's wedding is the target for an unlikely threat . . . The Hound of Weston School: the Junior Pinkertons investigate a mysterious arrival . . . The Case of the Deadly Flat: introducing Hazel's little sister May, who's determined to be the greatest spy ever . . . The Case of the Missing Treasure: the detectives crack fiendish codes to catch a daring thief who is targeting London's famous museums . . . The Case of the Drowned Pearl: murder follows the Detective Society wherever they go, even on holiday . . . With tips, tricks and facts for the aspiring detective, this is the perfect book for Detective Society fans and a must-have part of the beloved murder mystery phenomenon that has sold over a million copies. Praise for the Murder Most Unladylike series: 'Thrilling' Guardian 'Perfect' The Times 'Enormous fun' Irish Times 'A skilful blend of golden era crime novel and boarding school romp . . . Top class' Financial Times ‘I can’t recommend it enough’ New Statesman