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The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie,Used
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In his wickedly brilliant first novel, Debut Dagger Award winner Alan Bradley introduces one of the most singular and engaging heroines in recent fiction: elevenyearold Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison. It is the summer of 1950and a series of inexplicable events has struck Buckshaw, the decaying English mansion that Flavias family calls home. A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stamp bizarrely pinned to its beak. Hours later, Flavia finds a man lying in the cucumber patch and watches him as he takes his dying breath. For Flavia, who is both appalled and delighted, life begins in earnest when murder comes to Buckshaw. I wish I could say I was afraid, but I wasnt. Quite the contrary. This was by far the most interesting thing that had ever happened to me in my entire life.To Flavia the investigation is the stuff of science: full of possibilities, contradictions, and connections. Soon her father, a man raising his three daughters alone, is seized, accused of murder. And in a police cell, during a violent thunderstorm, Colonel de Luce tells his daughter an astounding storyof a schoolboy friendship turned ugly, of a priceless object that vanished in a bizarre and brazen act of thievery, of a Latin teacher who flung himself to his death from the schools tower thirty years before. Now Flavia is armed with more than enough knowledge to tie two distant deaths together, to examine new suspects, and begin a search that will lead her all the way to the King of England himself. Of this much the girl is sure: her father is innocent of murderbut protecting her and her sisters from something even worse.An enthralling mystery, a piercing depiction of class and society, The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie is a masterfully told tale of deceptionsand a rich literary delight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie' about? A: This novel follows eleven-year-old Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist, as she navigates a series of mysterious events in her family's English mansion during the summer of 1950. The story involves murder, family secrets, and Flavia's quest for the truth.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Alan Bradley, who won the Debut Dagger Award for this first novel featuring Flavia de Luce.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book is categorized as Historical Fiction, with elements of mystery and adventure.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is a hardcover.
- Q: When was 'The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie' published? A: The book was published on April 28, 2009.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: While the protagonist is a young girl, the themes and content may be more suitable for older children and adults due to its complexity and subject matter.
- Q: What makes Flavia de Luce a unique character? A: Flavia is portrayed as a highly intelligent and curious young girl with a passion for chemistry and poisons, making her an engaging and unconventional heroine.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, 'The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie' is the first book in the Flavia de Luce series.
- Q: What critical acclaim has the book received? A: The book has been praised for its clever writing, engaging plot, and the strength of its central character, Flavia, making it a literary delight.