Rose Raventhorpe Investigates #1: Black Cats and Butlers

Imagine Nancy Drew in a foggy steampunk world of greedy grave robbers, magicians and duelling butlers. The ultimate crime caper: a classic feel, a brilliant fantasy setting and more girl power than a Divergent box set! When Rose Raventhorpe’s beloved butler is found (gasp!) murdered in the hallway of her house, she vows to find the culprit. Especially since he’s the third butler to die in a week! This simply can’t go on. Soon Rose’s investigation leads her into a hidden world of grave robbers, flamboyant magicians and the city of Yorke’s ancient feline guardians. Knives aren’t just for cutting cucumber sandwiches, you know…

  • Fabulous crime fantasy for fans of The Clockwork Sparrow
  • Set in a darkly gothic Victorian world with a steampunk twist
  • Bursting with intrigue, danger, humour and lavish period details
  • Entertaining and totally addictive: perfect for curling up with

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