Meet Myrtle Hardcastle, an incredibly intelligent and precocious girl. She reads law textbooks, studies toxicology and solves mysteries.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, following in the footsteps of Myrtle who becomes engrossed in a local murder mystery. I thought she was funny and endearing- although not everyone likes her.
I love a good mystery and this one kept me guessing to the end, it was full of twists and turns and superb characters.
Myrtle notices something is amiss with her elderly neighbour and after notifying the police, Myrtle takes it upon herself to explore the crime scene, meet potential suspects and interrogate the coroner. She is feisty and formidable for a young girl- much to her father and governess's chagrin. Her father despairs of her but I think is secretly proud of her. Miss Judson, her governess, encourages her to learn but also likes to be embroiled in the mysteries. She challenges Myrtle, makes her questions things and they make a brilliant team.
I hope this will become a new series as I enjoyed meeting Myrtle and seeing her discover the truth of the murder.
I will be watching out for more of this series!