From the bestselling author of The Garden of Lost Secrets and The House of One Hundred Clocks, A.M. Howell, comes a gripping new adventure filled with buried secrets and dark lies, set against the evocative backdrop of the Edwardian era.

MAY, 1910

As the blazing Halley's comet draws close to the earth, Nancy is uprooted to start a new life in Suffolk with a grandfather she has never met. With every curtain drawn shut, Nancy is forbidden from leaving her grandfather's house: no one must know that her or her mother are there.

Yet, when Nancy discovers the house's secret observatory, she watches her mother and grandfather creep out every night... Where are they going? And why mustn't any of them be seen? As the mysteries pile up, Nancy must bring dark secrets from the past to light - even if doing so will put her own life at risk.

Praise for A.M. Howell

WINNER OF THE MAL PEET CHILDREN'S AWARD
WINNER OF THE EAST ANGLIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR
A SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK

"Gripping plot as well as authentic historical detail." The Daily Mail

"Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs." The Times

"Atmospheric, full of period detail, and most importantly, thrilling." The i

About the Author
A.M. Howell has always been inspired by the stories around her, and how imagination can unlock the secrets of the past. Her thrilling historical mysteries have garnered great critical acclaim, winning both the Mal Peet Children's Book Award, and the East Anglian Book of the Year Award, as well as being shortlisted for lots of other prizes. A.M. Howell lives in Suffolk with her husband and two sons.

Reviews
Another superb historical adventure by A.M. Howell... An Edwardian mystery with a refreshingly modern feel * The Daily Telegraph *
Excites and intrigues from the first few pages to the very end. Utterly absorbing, it's historical mystery at its very best. * Amy Raphael, author of The Forest of Moon and Sword *
Wonderfully atmospheric read * Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear *
A thrilling tale of secrets, sisters and power gone wrong * Judith Eagle, author of The Secret Starling *
A writer who sweeps you up and carries you along * Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy Who Grew Dragons *


Awards
Short-listed for North East Teen Book Award 2022 (UK). Long-listed for Young Quills Award for Historical Fiction 2022 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9781474991063
Author A.M. Howell
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 290g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 141mm * 23mm