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Murder on a Midsummer Night

By: Lucy Strange, Hannah Peck
Narrated by: Lucy Strange
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As guests gather for Sir Percy’s summer party, a murderer stalks the grounds of Mulberry Hall in this cosy midsummer mystery from bestselling author Lucy Strange.

It’s the night of Sir Percy’s midsummer costume party, and Mulberry Hall has been turned into an enchanting wonderland. But the evening takes a dark turn when grumpy guest Magnus Cooper is mysteriously poisoned.

The bumbling village policeman is baffled, so it’s down to Eliza, Bram and Krish to solve the mystery. Can they find out who had access to the bottle of poison? Did a demon really appear in the maze? And what on earth is going on down in Sir Percy’s cellar?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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Critic reviews

"Lucy is such a whizz bang story teller … Murderously Good Fun." — Hilary McKay
"A wonderful introduction to detective fiction in Barrington Stoke’s super-readable, dyslexia-friendly format … This is a hugely engaging, fun and pacy murder mystery, in which readers can race to solve the crime before the baffled Inspector Plum manages to get his head around the idea of motive, means and opportunity" — Helen Peters
"With unique characters that jump off the page, Murder on a Midsummer Night is a thrilling and unguessable whodunnit. It puts a lively spin on classic mystery tropes." — Niyla Farook
"In little more than 100 pages, Strange impressively introduces a whole cast of quirky characters who are caught up in the ensuing murder investigation, boldly led by amateur detective, Eliza. This has a classic feel while also being lively and engaging." — The Bookseller
"Set against the theatrical backdrop of a fancy-dress party, Murder on a Midsummer Night is an enchanting adventure with a rich cast of quirky characters, lead by the enterprising Eliza as she races to solve the mystery in this entertaining whodunit." – Rhian Tracey
"A cosy midsummer murder, combining mystery and suspense with a wide range of eccentric characters. It's a lot of fun." – Teacher
"In true Barrington Stoke style, the book is short and accessible, ideal for mystery enthusiasts and for those that want a satisfying murder mystery!" — My Shelves Are Full, blogger
"I loved the lighter tones of the story alongside suspense, red herrings and plenty of intrigue." — Check 'Em Out Books, blog
"A wonderfully atmospheric and gripping mystery that kept me hooked from start to finish … the perfect balance of cosy charm and suspense, with an enchanting setting full of secrets and surprises. It’s packed with twists, clues and eerie moments that make it impossible to put down … A perfect read for young mystery lovers, full of adventure, intrigue and excitement." — NetGalley review
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