The tenth Flavia de Luce mystery begins with the wedding of Flavia’s older sister, Ophelia, who is getting married at long last. But, this being a Flavia de Luce novel, you just know something horrible is going to happen. And, of course, it does: when Ophelia cuts into her wedding cake she discovers a severed human finger. Yuck!
Of course, this fickle finger of Fate energizes 12-year-old chemist extraordinaire Flavia de Luce to launch an investigation. Flavia and her trusty gardener, Dogger, form a private detective agency. And sure enough, their first client–who hires them to find some missing letters–ends up dead. Flavia uses her knowledge of chemistry to crack the case and explain all the mysterious happenings. If you’re in the mood for some off-beat and quirky crime-solving, I highly recommend The Golden Tresses of the Dead. GRADE: A
I am a bunch of books behind in this series. I read the first several but have to catch up one of these days. Flavia is a great character.
Jeff, you are so right about Flavia being one of the great characters in a mystery series! I’ve enjoyed all the books because they are brilliantly narrated by Flavia.
He is inspiring turning out so many books this late in life. I have only read the first but it was delightful.
Patti, I was completely drawn in by THE SWEETNESS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PIE and eagerly read the entire Flavia de Luce series. Alan Bradley is a treasure!
Haven’t read any of these, but still plan to one of these days.
Rick, just be sure you read the Flavia de Luce mysteries in order. There are story arcs that include several of the books.
Would you care to revisit your first sentence?
I’m sure it’s a fine series, and just as sure I won’t read it! Too many books, too little time!
Bob, thanks for the heads up on that first sentence. My brain is still a bit foggy from the Hydrocodone.
You’re still taking that???
So what the heck ARE you reading, Bob?
I just finished one about the ETO in WWII, lots of hobby magazines, lots of blogs. About to start Bill’s final book, which I do with great sadness..
Bob, I was sad after I finished THAT OLD SCOUNDREL DEATH. The end of an era…
I’ve eagerly devoured each Flavia novel as it came out. It will be interesting to read the next in the series since GOLDEN TRESSES OF THE DEAD strongly implies that she will soon reach puberty. I wonder, can she find a poison for that?
Jerry, I can’t wait to see Flavia as a teenager! And, I think you’re going to love the book I chose for tomorrow’s FFB!
George, while I’m familiar with Alan Bradley and his mystery novels, I have never read any. I will try and read his first Flavia de Luce mystery, as I usually do with authors I have never read.
Prashant, once you read one Flavia de Luce mystery, you’ll want to read more!