Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen: Peril at Owl Park

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Discover the enchanting world of 'Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen: Peril at Owl Park', the thrilling second installment in this captivating series inspired by the childhood of Agatha Christie. This trade paperback (UK) edition, ISBN 9780735265516, invites young readers to delve into a holiday mystery filled with excitement and suspense. Aspiring detective Aggie Morton and her trusty companion Hector Perot are all set for an unforgettable Christmas at Owl Park, an exquisite manor nestled in the English countryside. As they anticipate festive fun and family time, a shocking murder disrupts their holiday cheer. What was supposed to be a season of joy turns into a desperate search for a killer when a body is discovered among the presents on Christmas morning.

Join Aggie and Hector as they navigate a web of intrigue, encountering glamorous guests from Ceylon, mysterious traveling actors, and exploring secret passageways. This enthralling tale is perfect for fans of mystery novels and young sleuths who adore Agatha Christie’s delightful storytelling. 'Peril at Owl Park' is a delightful blend of mystery, adventure, and charm that will keep middle-grade readers on the edge of their seats.

Packed with humor, twisty plotlines, and an eye for detail, this book not only entertains but also enriches the minds of young readers, making it a must-have addition to any holiday reading list. Don't miss out on this extraordinary adventure that artfully combines Christmas cheer and a thrilling whodunit! Order your copy today and let the mystery unfold!

Delivery Information: This BRAND NEW edition from RANDOM HOUSE US features 400 pages of gripping storytelling, published in 2021. Expect prompt delivery and satisfaction with your purchase.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780735265516
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 400


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For young detective Aggie Morton and her friend Hector, Christmas becomes a lot more exciting when a dead body is found in this second book in the Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen series, inspired by the life of Agatha Christie as a child and her most popular creation, Hercule Poirot. For fans of The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency.

Aspiring writer Aggie Morton is looking forward to Christmas. Having just solved a murder and survived her own brush with death inal her small town of Torquay on the coast of England, Aggie can't wait to spend the holidays with her sister Marjorie, the new Lady Greyson of Owl Park, an enormous manor house in the country; Grannie Jane and her fellow sleuth and partner in crime, Hector Perot. Owl Park holds many delights including Aggie's almost cousin Lucy, exciting and glamorous visitors from Ceylon and disguises aplenty in the form of a group of travelling actors, not to mention a secret passageway AND an enormous, cursed emerald. Not even glowering old Lady Greyson (the Senior) can interfere with Aggie's festive cheer. But when Aggie and her friends discover a body instead of presents on Christmas morning, things take a deadly serious turn. With the help of a certain nosy reporter, Aggie and Hector will once again have to put their deductive skills and imaginations to work to find the murderer on the loose.

Filled with mystery, adventure, unforgettable characters and several helpings of tea and Christmas pudding,Peril at Owl Parkis the second book in a new series for middle-grade readers and Christie and Poirot fans everywhere.

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