Upstairs or downstairs, danger is waiting
Laura Powell, who may or may not be a direct descendant of King
Arthur, was born in London, but grew up in the Brecon Beacons in
the shadow of Carreg Cennen Castle in Wales. Much of her childhood
was either spent with her nose firmly in a book, or plotting to
escape her boarding school, which she hated. Having studied
Classics at university, she now spends her time working for the
English National Ballet and writing. She lives in Camberwell with
her husband and young son.
Sarah Gibb is a London-based illustrator. After landing regular
spots in the Telegraph and Elle Magazine, Sarah has gone on to
illustrate Sue Townsend's Adrian Mole series, many classic
children's fairytales and even the Harrods Christmas window
display.
An atmospheric, intriguing mystery.
*Guardian*
A mystery with magic and friendship at its heart and a sharp dagger
in its tail.
*Booktrust*
Plenty of plot twists and intrigue in [this] cracking adventure
from below stairs.
*Sunday Express S Magazine*
With its atmospheric fairy tale backdrop, cast of amazing
characters, lashings of dark humour and devilish twist in the tail,
The Last Duchess is an entertaining blend of real life and fantasy.
There are warm friendships to enjoy, an intriguing mystery to solve
and plenty of adventures, dramas and danger to set the pulse
racing.
*Lancashire Evening Post*
Written with a light, deft touch, there is mystery, humour, loyalty
and friendship well balanced throughout the book. A very good
read.
*Parents in Touch*
The background to this excellent story, the first in a series, is
well-constructed and colourful . . . The tension continues right
until the final pages, ably assisted by Sarah Gibb's delightful
illustrations, and readers will look forward eagerly to Pattern's
further adventures.
*The Book Bag*
[An] excellent new series . . . a terrific story of courage,
friendship, courtly intrigue and magic.
*Lovereading4kids.co.uk*
A delightful, heart-warming story.
*School Librarian*
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