The Case of the Missing Moonstone

When Mary Godwin and Lady Ada Byron first meet, they don't exactly hit it off. But with crime on the rise, the unlikely pair form a detective agency to hunt down clever criminals on the streets of London.

Their first case involves a stolen necklace, a false confession, and lots of suspicious suspects - but these are no match for Ada and Mary.

Filled with daring balloon chases, vile villains and two unforgettable heroines, The
Case of the Missing Moonstone is the first in a thrilling new series; perfect for all aspiring sleuths.

About the author

Jordan Stratford is a producer, author, and screenwriter. He lives on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia, Canada, with his wife and children.

Summary

When Mary Godwin and Lady Ada Byron first meet, they don't exactly hit it off. But with crime on the rise, the unlikely pair form a detective agency to hunt down clever criminals on the streets of London. Their first case involves a stolen necklace, a false confession, and lots of suspicious suspects, but these are no match for Ada and Mary.

Foreword

History meets mystery in this fantastic new series! Debut author Jordan Stratford imagines an alternate 1826, where Ada Lovelace (the world's first computer programmer) and Mary Shelley (author of Frankenstein) meet as girls and form a secret detective agency!

Report

An enjoyable plot borrowed from Wilkie Collins - not to mention resourceful heroines and fun writing The Wall Street Journal

Product details

• Authors: Jordan Stratford, Stratford Jordan
• Publisher: Corgi
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 04.02.2016
• EAN: 9780440871163
• ISBN: 978-0-440-87116-3
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 15 mm
• Series: The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency; Wollstonecraft; Wollstonecraft; The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; Crime & mystery fiction (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction