Once Upon a Crime

A fantastic short story collection in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series.

Featuring six marvellous mini-mysteries:

The Case of the Second Scream: set aboard the ship back from Hong Kong . . .

The Case of the Uninvited Guest: Uncle Felix and Aunt Lucy's wedding is the target for an unlikely threat . . .

The Hound of Weston School: the Junior Pinkertons investigate a mysterious arrival . . .

The Case of the Deadly Flat: introducing Hazel's little sister May, who's determined to be the greatest spy ever . . .

The Case of the Missing Treasure: the detectives crack fiendish codes to catch a daring thief who is targeting London's famous museums . . .

The Case of the Drowned Pearl: murder follows the Detective Society wherever they go, even on holiday . . .

With tips, tricks and facts for the aspiring detective, this is the perfect book for Detective Society fans and a must-have part of the beloved murder mystery phenomenon that has sold over a million copies.

Praise for the Murder Most Unladylike series:

'Thrilling' Guardian

'Perfect' The Times

'Enormous fun' Irish Times

'A skilful blend of golden era crime novel and boarding school romp . . . Top class' Financial Times

‘I can’t recommend it enough’ New Statesman