Speaking From Among the
Bones
Alan Bradley
Flavia
de Luce, the eleven year old amateur detective, is irresistible. Once
again she is right in the thick of things in the English village of
Bishop's Lacey. The village is preparing to celebrate the 500th
year anniversary of the death of Saint Tancred. In order to do this
the village plans to open the grave of the Saint but, before that
happens a body is discovered, that of Mr. Collicut, the church
organist. Even though the local police think they can handle the
investigation, Flavia is intent of conducting one of her own. This is
despite the drama that continues at her family's estate of Buckshaw.
Flavia's father is under pressure to settle his debts or sell the
estate creating a somber atmosphere at home. Although Flavia takes
note she is more preoccupied with her latest murder investigation.
I can't
get enough of Flavia, she is entertaining and as sharp as a whip. I
can't imagine a reader who isn't going to fall for this endearing
character, hook, line and sinker. Fans of British cozy mysteries will
not want to miss this one.
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