The loyal gardener and assistant to the de Luce family, who often provides Flavia with quiet support. Harriet de Luce:

The novel is celebrated for its unique narrative voice—that of a highly intelligent but socially isolated child who views the world through a lens of scientific detachedness and biting wit. It explores themes of

) is the second installment in the critically acclaimed Flavia de Luce mystery series by Canadian author Alan Bradley