Description
Gretel-yes, that Gretel-is now all grown up and working as a private investigator in 18th century Bavaria. Her professional interest is piqued when she begins to hear whispers of of mysterious goings-on off the coast of Schleswig-Holstein: sailors are disappearing, and there are rumors of mermaids and sea creatures and all manner of slippery, sea-based happenings. Ordinarily, Gretel's interest in sea-life does not extend beyond that which is edible, doused in butter and garlic, and already on the plate before her. However, funds are low, and the captain of the ship Arabella makes a tempting offer of good pay and a free cruise in return for her detective services. With a splendid new wig packed, Hans as her bodyguard on the journey north, and the promise of two weeks of fine dining and erudite company whilst sailing around the picturesque Friesian islands, what could possibly go wrong?
About the Author
P. J. Brackston is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Witch's Daughter; The Winter Witch; and Nutters. She is also the author of Gretel and the Case of the Missing Frog Prints, Once Upon a Crime and The Case of the Fickle Mermaid, which are all available from Pegasus Books. Brackston lives in Wales with her family.
Reviews
"Gretel is a fun, outspoken, fashionably dressed and coiffed detective, and the mystery can be pieced together by a careful reader. Fans of the Detective Gretel mystery series will be pleased with this installment." -- Historical Novels Review
"The no-nonsense heroine has grown quite the sarcastic tongue since the days of the breadcrumb trail." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Brackston does a good job of highlighting the plight of magical, misfit creatures. Readers seeking a diversion in the Grimms' fairly tale world should have fun." -- Publishers Weekly
"Gretel is tart and sarcastic, and these books are so much fun to read." -- KSL.com
Book Information
ISBN 9781681773209
Author P. J. Brackston
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Pegasus Books
Publisher Pegasus Books
Weight(grams) 257g
Dimensions(mm) 224mm * 142mm * 20mm
About the Author
P. J. Brackston is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Witch's Daughter; The Winter Witch; and Nutters. She is also the author of Gretel and the Case of the Missing Frog Prints, Once Upon a Crime and The Case of the Fickle Mermaid, which are all available from Pegasus Books. Brackston lives in Wales with her family.
Reviews
"Gretel is a fun, outspoken, fashionably dressed and coiffed detective, and the mystery can be pieced together by a careful reader. Fans of the Detective Gretel mystery series will be pleased with this installment." -- Historical Novels Review
"The no-nonsense heroine has grown quite the sarcastic tongue since the days of the breadcrumb trail." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Brackston does a good job of highlighting the plight of magical, misfit creatures. Readers seeking a diversion in the Grimms' fairly tale world should have fun." -- Publishers Weekly
"Gretel is tart and sarcastic, and these books are so much fun to read." -- KSL.com
Book Information
ISBN 9781681773209
Author P. J. Brackston
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Pegasus Books
Publisher Pegasus Books
Weight(grams) 257g
Dimensions(mm) 224mm * 142mm * 20mm
