Violet and the Smugglers

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Get ready to meet Violet Remy-Robinson an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making in the third book in this delightful young detective series, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enid Blyton and Anisha, Accidental Detective!

There is a new girl sleuth on the block The Times

Uncle Johnny has invited Violet and her friends to spend the summer with him on a sailing adventure, and Violet couldn't be more excited! But when she suspects that the captain of a nearby boat might be up to no good, Violet needs to put her detective skills into action . . . Could he be the head of the smuggling ring

Beautifully designed and filled with Becka Moor's gorgeous illustrations, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colourful characters that make up her world.

Praise for the Violet Investigates series:

Pacey and imaginative The Times
'Fans of Lauren Child will be very taken with Violet and her world'Books For Keeps
A delicious package for emerging readers Sunday Times
A quirky and charming read Guardian

Don't forget to look out for the rest of Violet's adventures: The Pearl of the Orient,The Hidden Treasure,The Mummy Mystery and The Mystery of Tiger Island!

Author Bio

Harriet Whitehorn grew up in London, where she still lives with her husband and three daughters. She has studied at Reading University, the Architectural Association and The Victoria and Albert Museum and has always worked in building conservation. She currently works for English Heritage.Violet and the Pearl of the Orientwas her first childrens book and the first in a series, followed byViolet and the Hidden Treasure,andViolet and the Smugglers. Becka Moor studied illustration in the North of Wales at Glyndwr University. She has since moved back home to Manchester where she works under the strict supervision of two very mischievous cats, doodling away and drinking far too much coffee.