A Red Herring Without Mustard

“Sophisticated, series-launching … It’s a rare pleasure to follow Flavia as she investigates her limited but boundless-feeling world.”

—Entertainment Weekly (A-)

THE MOST AWARD-WINNING BOOK

OF ANY YEAR!

The SWEETNESS at the

BOTTOM of the PIE

THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE FLAVIA DE LUCE SERIES

BY ALAN BRADLEY

WINNER:

Macavity Award for Best First Mystery Novel

Barry Award for Best First Novel

Agatha Award for Best First Novel

Dilys Winn Award

Arthur Ellis Award for Best Novel

Spotted Owl Award for Best Novel

CWA Debut Dagger Award

“If ever there was a sleuth who’s bold, brilliant, and, yes, adorable, it’s Flavia de Luce.”

—USA Today