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The Case of the Vanishing Emerald

By Holly Webb

Book 2 of 8 in the Maisie Hitchins series

Adjectives

intriguing suspenseful engaging

Genres

Mystery Historical Fiction

Synopsis

In Victorian London, young detective Maisie Hitchins and her loyal dog, Eddie, investigate the disappearance of a priceless emerald necklace belonging to actress Sarah Massey. As Maisie delves into the glamorous yet deceptive world of the theatre, she uncovers a series of mysterious events that suggest someone is determined to sabotage Sarah's career. Is the missing emerald truly cursed, or is there a more sinister plot at play?

About the author

Holly Webb is a popular children's author from the UK, best known for her Animal Stories series. She loves writing about animals and adventure, and her books have been enjoyed by children all over the world. Holly lives with her family and several pets, which often inspire the lovable characters in her stories.

Pages

176 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2013

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