Description

The second gloriously gothic mystery starring supernatural sleuths Lockett & Wilde – for fans of Lemony Snicket and Murder Most Unladylike.

“All hail Lockett & Wilde!” Lemony Snicket
“A stunningly spooky mystery.” Maz Evans
“Wildly funny.” Ben Miller
“Funny, spooky and cosy – I loved it!” Andy Stanton

Matilda and Edgar are in London’s haunted theatre-land, where Matilda is rehearsing the all-new Signora Valentina show and Edgar is training to become a poltergeist. Spooks are everywhere in this city, and it isn’t long before Lockett & Wilde are called upon to investigate strange happenings at a local curiosity shop. Soon they are drawn into the unsolved case of the infamous gold thief, Bullion Bill, and Matilda finds herself investigating the story of her own parents’ death. The ghosts of London know the truth, and Lockett & Wilde won’t rest until they find it out.

Classic spooky mystery reimagined for fans of cosy crime. You’d have to be DEAD not to love it…

Publisher Review

A richly atmospheric and brilliantly entertaining, supernatural Victorian mystery. . . wonderfully illustrated. . . completely unique and a breath of fresh air. * Scope for Imagination * Snappy and engaging. . . shines as a fun entertainment. * Netgalley Reviewer * A joy and a delight. . . I can’t wait to read more of Lockett and Wilde. * Netgalley Reviewer *