Titles in This Set The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag A Red Herring Without Mustard I Am Half-Sick of Shadows Speaking from Among the Bones Details Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781398706170 Publisher: Orion Overview Step into 1950s England with Flavia de Luce, an eleven-year-old chemistry prodigy with a talent for stumbling upon murder. This five-book paperback collection gathers the first five instalments of Alan Bradley's beloved mystery series, following Flavia as she investigates death after death in the sleepy village of Bishop's Lacey. Witty and inventive, these cosy crime novels have won major awards and captivated readers who love a clever amateur sleuth with a sharp tongue. About the Books Beginning with The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, in which Flavia discovers a dying stranger in the cucumber patch outside her window, this collection charts ingenious, character-driven murder mysteries set against postwar rural England. The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag brings a travelling puppet show to Bishop's Lacey that ends in tragedy. A Red Herring Without Mustard sees a fortune-teller's visit spiral into danger, stirring up long-buried family secrets. I Am Half-Sick of Shadows unfolds one snowy Christmas, when a film crew descends on the de Luce home and a body turns up amid the tinsel. Finally, Speaking from Among the Bones opens the tomb of the parish's patron saint, only for a shocking discovery to plunge the village into scandal once more. Throughout, Flavia's voice delights: precocious, funny, fiercely loyal to her sisters despite constant sparring, and devoted to her chemistry set and bicycle, Gladys. Alan Bradley builds each mystery with meticulous period detail, a genuine puzzle at its core, and warmth and humour that make this one of the most enjoyable crime series in modern fiction. Fans of English village mysteries and precocious child detectives will find this collection hard to put down. Five full-length novels in one convenient paperback set An unforgettable, whip-smart young sleuth with a passion for chemistry and poisons Cosy, character-driven mysteries set in charming 1950s English village life From an award-winning debut author praised by mystery readers worldwide Perfect for gifting, book clubs, or building a home library Great for teens and adults who enjoy witty, puzzle-driven crime writing About the Author Alan Bradley is a Canadian author whose debut novel, The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, introduced Flavia de Luce and won the Crime Writers' Association Debut Dagger Award. Bradley has continued the series across many further instalments, earning acclaim for his distinctive blend of cosy mystery, dark wit, and vivid historical detail. His writing draws on a lifelong fascination with chemistry and English village life, resulting in a series adored by readers and critics alike. Why You'll Love This Collection Five witty, puzzle-filled mysteries starring crime fiction's most original young detective, bundled in one paperback set ideal for binge-reading, gifting, or starting your Flavia de Luce collection. Please Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN reflects the UK paperback set as listed.