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“[Flavia] remains
irresistibly appealing.”
— New York Times Book Review
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“Alan Bradley’s third
Flavia de Luce mystery, A Red Herring
Without Mustard, exceeds in every way, if that’s even possible, his first
two…[Flavia] is always feisty, always smart. I adore her. And while it is
wonderful to read her as an adult, I wish I’d had Flavia as a role model while
growing up. It’s cool to be smart. It’s cool to be Flavia! And it’s great to be
among her legion of fans.”
— Louise Penny, bestselling author of Bury Your Dead
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“This idiosyncratic
heroine continues to charm.”
— Wall Street Journal
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“As satisfying as the
mystery is, the multiple-award winning Bradley offers more…Beautifully written,
with fully fleshed characters…[Bradley] secures his position as a confident,
talented writer and storyteller.”
— Globe and Mail (Toronto)
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“Think of Flavia as a
new Sherlock in the making.”
— Booklist
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“Delightful…The
book’s forthright and eerily mature narrator is a treasure.”
— Seattle Times
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“Outstanding…In this
marvelous blend of whimsy and mystery, Flavia manages to operate successfully
in the adult world of crimes and passions while dodging the childhood pitfalls
set by her sisters.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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“Bradley’s third book
about tween sleuth Flavia de Luce will make readers forget Nancy Drew.”
— People
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“Oh, to be eleven
again and pal around with irresistible wunderkind Flavia de Luce…A splendid
romp through 1950s England led by the world’s smartest and most incorrigible
preteen.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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“Think preteen Nancy
Drew, only savvier and a lot richer, and you have Flavia de Luce…Don’t be
fooled by Flavia’s age or the 1950s setting: A Red Herring isn’t a dainty tea-and-crumpets sort of mystery. It’s
shot through with real grit.”
— Entertainment Weekly
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“Whether battling
with her odious sisters or verbally sparing with the long-suffering Inspector
Hewitt, our cheeky heroine is a delight. Full of pithy dialogue and colorful
characters, this series would appeal strongly to fans of Dorothy Sayers, Gladys
Mitchell, and Leo Bruce, as well as readers who like clever humor mixed in with
their mysteries.”
— Library Journal (starred review)
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“Flavia, oh Flavia,
how I’ve missed you!…If you like your heroines whip-smart, lippy, and
resourceful, Flavia’s your gal…This is a delightful read, and I was so immersed
at one point I sailed right through my metro stop.”
— Montreal Gazette
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“As hilarious,
gripping, and sad as the previous books in this enjoyable series…Once again,
Bradley succeeds. And so, of course, does Flavia.”
— BookPage
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“Bradley has created
a marvelous character in Flavia—very adult in some ways, very childish in
others, full of energy and curiosity. [Bradley’s] story should appeal to
readers of all ages looking to escape into a thoroughly entertaining world.”
— Tulsa World
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“Bradley’s
characters, wonderful dialogue, and plot twists are a most winning combination.”
— USA Today