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Violence
Some
A violent assault and murder investigation; nothing graphic in the cozy tradition
Language
Barely any
Mild language; Flavia's Edwardian voice and sharp wit
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Period-appropriate drinking in the village setting
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Low psychological intensity; the mystery's historical revelations are interesting rather than deeply disturbing
What this book is about
The third Flavia de Luce mystery begins when Flavia offers a Gypsy woman shelter in the greenhouse — and the woman is assaulted during the night. The investigation takes Flavia into the village's buried history. Bradley continues to write with wit and eccentric charm; Flavia's chemistry passion and her complicated family life are as engaging as the mystery. Appropriate for older middle-grade readers and adults.
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