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 Cosy crime meets magical mystery in the new story from the
bestselling author of The Last Chance Hotel, Nicki Thornton!
'Blending magical adventure with Golden Age crime mystery, this
delightfully atmospheric spin-off from the author of The Last
Chance Hotel confirms Thornton’s place as one of the most
original children’s writers around.' WATERSTONES on THE
HOWLING HAG MYSTERY A charming stranger arrives in sleepy Sleeford
Lock. Only intrepid school reporter, Veena Vale, is
suspicious of his arrival at a
time when the riverside community is in
trouble. But no one will listen to her ...
except for Nightshade, the talking black
cat. Together they consult wise woman Hetty Dimple on
her barge, The Floating Witch. With her help, they must unravel an
ancient curse, tell some uncomfortable lies, and bake an awful lot
of flapjacks … A magical murder mystery story perfect for fans of
Robin Stevens and Harry Potter By the author of The
Last Chance Hotel, chosen as Waterstones Book of the Month and
nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Award Follows on
from The Howling Hag Mystery and The Poisoned Pie
Mystery; a series starring fan-favourite Nightshade the
cat as the star of her very own mystery! Praise for THE LAST
CHANCE HOTEL: 'A jolly, atmospheric mystery.'Â THE TIMES 'All
kinds of fun'Â THE OBSERVER '[A] mash-up of murder mystery and
fantasy … full of great characters, plot twists and intriguing
detail.'Â METRO 'Featuring magical antics, a talking cat and a
locked-room murder mystery, Seth’s story reads like an old-school
whodunnit with added wizards and spells'Â BOOKTRUST
Seth is the oppressed kitchen boy at the remote Last Chance Hotel,
owned by the nasty Bunn family. His only friend is his black cat,
Nightshade. But when a strange gathering of magicians arrives for
dinner, kindly Dr Thallomius is poisoned by Seth's special dessert.
A locked-room murder investigation ensues - and Seth is the main
suspect. The funny thing is, he's innocent . can he solve the
mystery and clear his name, especially when magic's afoot?
From the author of The Last Chance Hotel comes a brand new magical
mystery ... 'Blending magical adventure with Golden Age crime
mystery, this delightfully atmospheric spin-off from the author of
The Last Chance Hotel confirms Thornton's place as one of the most
original children's writers around.' WATERSTONES on book 1 Is
Oakmoss Hornbeam the unluckiest boy in the world? Or has someone
cursed him? When a black cat crosses his path, mysteriously blown
in by a storm, Oakmoss believes it's his worst omen yet. But
Nightshade, a cat of considerable talents, knows when it's game on
or game over. With the help of newshound Veena Vale and magical
crime investigator Dexter Stormforce, she sets out to become a
lucky charm for one very unlucky boy ... A magical murder mystery
story perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Harry Potter By the
author of The Last Chance Hotel, chosen as Waterstones Book of the
Month and nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Award Follows on from
The Howling Hag Mystery, a series starring fan-favourite Nightshade
the cat as the star of her very own mystery! Praise for THE LAST
CHANCE HOTEL: 'A jolly, atmospheric mystery.' THE TIMES 'All kinds
of fun' THE OBSERVER '[A] mash-up of murder mystery and fantasy ...
full of great characters, plot twists and intriguing detail.' METRO
'Featuring magical antics, a talking cat and a locked-room murder
mystery, Seth's story reads like an old-school whodunnit with added
wizards and spells' BOOKTRUST
From the author of The Last Chance Hotel comes a brand new
fantastical mystery series! Praise for THE LAST CHANCE HOTEL:
'Blending magical adventure with Golden Age crime mystery, this
delightfully atmospheric spin-off from the author of The Last
Chance Hotel confirms Thornton's place as one of the most original
children's writers around.' WATERSTONES 'A jolly, atmospheric
mystery.' THE TIMES Magic must never be misused ... When there's a
murder in the village and a hag is heard howling at the local inn,
secret witch Raven Charming realizes she could have a rival - one
who practises the worst kind of magic. With the help of amateur
sleuth, Mortimer Scratch, and Nightshade, a talking cat with a
feline sense of detection, she sets out to solve what's been going
on ... A magical murder mystery perfect for fans of Robin Stevens
and Harry Potter Book 1 in a new spin-off series from the author of
The Last Chance Hotel, chosen as Waterstones Book of the Month and
nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Award Features fan-favourite
Nightshade as the star of her very own mystery!
The third magical murder mystery in the bestselling Seth Seppi
series, which started with The Last Chance Hotel - perfect for fans
of Harry Potter and Robin Stevens! 'This mystery is a worthy
prizewinner ... a jolly, atmospheric mystery.' THE TIMES on book 1
'Thornton, like [Agatha] Christie, can turn murder into a
thoroughly comforting bedtime read.' THE TELEGRAPH on book 1 'All
kinds of fun' THE OBSERVER on book 1 'Featuring magical antics, a
talking cat and a locked-room murder mystery, Seth's story reads
like an old-school whodunnit with added wizards and spells and
echoes of ancient sorcery.' BOOKTRUST on book 1 Seth and his
talking cat Nightshade arrive in the magical town of Gramichee to
gain an apprenticeship: he's finally read to qualify as a magician.
But he soon discovers that the existing apprentices are under
attack at the town's Scrumdiddlyumptious Cafe, which is far more
deadly than it is delightful. Seth's got his hands full, as usual.
Can he pass his exams, discover who's murdering the apprentices,
and stop them before they strike again? A thrilling magical murder
mystery for young readers! The third book in the Seth Seppi
Mysteries series, following The Last Chance Hotel and The Bad Luck
Lighthouse Readers will love guessing whodunnit with the novel's
fantastic ensemble cast, grounded by the brilliantly relatable Seth
and his magical cat, Nightshade Nightshade the cat becomes the star
of her very own adventure in the first book Nicki Thornton's new
series, The Howling Hag Mystery!
The twisty-turny sequel to the bestselling Last Chance Hotel -
perfect for fans of Harry Potter and Robin Stevens! 'A cleverly
constructed combination of mystery and magic that deliversa
compelling read.' PARENTS IN TOUCH 'This fantastical story has
rich, descriptive text, an interesting cast of magical and
non-magical characters and so many plot twists ... one of the best
books I have read this year' BOOKS FOR TOPICS In solving the
mystery of the Last Chance Hotel, Seth has discovered a bewildering
new world of magic. Swept up in the new MagiCon case investigating
ghostly goings-on at the remote Snakesmouth Lighthouse, he is
determined to prove himself. But when eccentric owner Mina
Mintencress is murdered, Seth realizes danger lurks around every
corner. With the help of his cat, Nightshade, Seth must put his
new-found magic to the test. Can they unmask a sinister sorcerer
... before it's too late? The thrilling sequel to The Last Chance
Hotel, a magical murder mystery for young readers Readers will love
guessing whodunnit with the novel's fantastic ensemble cast,
grounded by the brilliantly relatable Seth and his magical cat,
Nightshade The Seth Seppi Mysteries continue in book 3, The
Cut-Throat Cafe Nightshade the cat becomes the star of her very own
adventure in the first book Nicki Thornton's new series, The
Howling Hag Mystery!
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