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The Boy Who Lied by Kim Slater

Ed Clayton is a liar. It started when his dad went to prison and now, he can’t seem to stop. When his younger brother, Sam, goes missing one day, nobody believes Ed when he says he can’t remember what happened. A sensitive and engaging novel about brotherhood, hardship and being yourself from the multi-award-winning author, Kim Slater.

The Case of the Missing Moonstone Series: The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency Series by Jordan Stratford

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 and perfect for all aspiring sleuths.

The House of One Hundred Clocks by A.M. Howell

June 1905. Helena and her parrot, Orbit, are swept off to Cambridge when her father is appointed clock-winder to one of the wealthiest men in England. There is only one rule: the clocks must never stop. The House of One Hundred Clocks is an atmospheric mystery set in Cambridge in 1905. It’s a real page turner which weaves together 19th century clockwork and engineering, women’s equality and dealing with grief.