A Red Herring Without Mustard (Flavia de Luce, #3)
by Alan Bradley
A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley holds a highly rated rating of 4.07 out of 5, based on 26.2K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 399 pages.
About A Red Herring Without Mustard
Award-winning author Alan Bradley returns with another beguiling novel starring the insidiously clever and unflappable eleven-year-old sleuth Flavia de Luce. The precocious chemist with a passion for poisons uncovers a fresh slew of misdeeds in the hamlet of Bishop's Lacey--mysteries involving a missing tot, a fortune-teller, and a corpse in Flavia's own backyard.Flavia had asked the old Gypsy woman to tell her fortune, but never expected to stumble across the poor soul, bludgeoned in the wee hours in her own caravan. Was this an act of retribution by those convinced that the soothsayer had abducted a local child years ago? Certainly Flavia understands the bliss of settling scores; revenge is a delightful pastime when one has two odious older sisters. But how could this crime be connected to the missing baby? Had it something to do with the weird sect who met at the river to practice their secret rites? While still pondering the possibilities, Flavia stumbles upon another corpse--that of a notorious layabout who had been caught prowling about the de Luce's drawing room.Pedaling Gladys, her faithful bicycle, across the countryside in search of clues to both crimes, Flavia uncovers some odd new twists. Most intriguing is her introduction to an elegant artist with a very special object in her possession--a portrait that sheds light on the biggest mystery of all: Who is Flavia?As the red herrings pile up, Flavia must sort through clues fishy and foul to untangle dark deeds and dangerous secrets.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Alan Bradley |
| Published | 2011 |
| Pages | 399 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.07 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 26,160 |
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What genre is A Red Herring Without Mustard?
A Red Herring Without Mustard is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is A Red Herring Without Mustard worth reading?
Based on 26.2K reader ratings, A Red Herring Without Mustard has an average score of 4.07 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is A Red Herring Without Mustard?
A Red Herring Without Mustard has 399 pages.
Who wrote A Red Herring Without Mustard?
A Red Herring Without Mustard was written by Alan Bradley. It was first published in 2011.
What is the ISBN for A Red Herring Without Mustard?
The ISBN-13 for A Red Herring Without Mustard is 9780385342320.0.
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