THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER

'This is that rare thing - a series that gets better with each book' Telegraph

The eighth brilliant mystery from the bestselling and award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series.

Daisy and Hazel are finally back at Deepdean, and the school is preparing for a most exciting event: the fiftieth Anniversary.

Plans for a weekend of celebrations are in full swing. But all is not well, for in the detectives' long absence, Deepdean has changed. Daisy has lost her crown to a fascinating new girl - and many of the Detective Society's old allies are now their sworn enemies.

Then the girls witness a shocking incident in the woods close by - a crime that they're sure is linked to the Anniversary. As parents descend upon Deepdean, decades-old grudges, rivalries and secrets begin to surface, and soon Deepdean's future is at stake.

Can the girls solve the case - and save their home?

'Riotously retro' Financial Times

The eighth thrilling mystery in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series.

'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' Katherine Rundell

'This is that rare thing: a series that gets better with every book' Telegraph

Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are back at Deepdean, and the school is preparing for a most exciting event: the fiftieth Anniversary.

But Deepdean has changed. Daisy has lost her crown to a fascinating new girl, and many of the Detective Society's old allies are now their sworn enemies.

Then the girls witness a shocking incident in the woods close by - a crime that they're sure is linked to the Anniversary. As Deepdean students from decades past descend upon the school, old grudges, rivalries and secrets threaten to surface - and to destroy Deepdean.

Can the girls solve the case - and save their home?

Discover the beloved murder mystery phenomenon that has sold over a million copies.

'Thrilling' Guardian

'Perfect' The Times