Violet and the Pearl of the Orient

Description

Get ready to meet Violet Remy-Robinson - an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making - in this delightful young detective series, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enid Blyton and Anisha, Accidental Detective! 'There is a new girl sleuth on the block' The Times When Count and Countess Du Plicitous move into the neighbourhood, Violet is sure there's something strange about them. And when her eccentric but lovely neighbour, Dee Dee Derota, has her precious Pearl of the Orient stolen, a series of clues leads Violet to believe the count and countess could be to blame! Violet is on the case to uncover the truth . . . Beautifully designed and filled with Becka Moor's gorgeous illustrations, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colourful characters that make up her world. Praise for the Violet Investigates series: 'Pacey and imaginative' The Times 'Fans of Lauren Child will be very taken with Violet and her world' Books For Keeps 'A delicious package for emerging readers' Sunday Times 'A quirky and charming read' Guardian Don't forget to look out for the rest of Violet's adventures: The Hidden Treasure, The Smugglers, The Mummy Mystery and The Mystery of Tiger Island!

Harriet Whitehorn grew up in London, where she still lives with her husband and three daughters. She has studied at Reading University, the Architectural Association and The Victoria and Albert Museum and has always worked in building conservation. She currently works for English Heritage. Violet and the Pearl of the Orient was her first children's book and the first in a series, followed by Violet and the Hidden Treasure, and Violet and the Smugglers. Becka Moor studied illustration in the North of Wales at Glyndwr University. She has since moved back home to Manchester where she works under the strict supervision of two very mischievous cats, doodling away and drinking far too much coffee.