A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+ years, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Chris Riddell's Goth Girl series, Enid Blyton and Robin Stevens's Murder Most Unladylike series. \n \n \n You are cordially invited to Sinclair's Midnight Peacock Ball! \n \n \n The festive season has come to Sinclair's and Sophie and Lil are spending the holidays at snowy Winter Hall. But it turns out that this is no ordinary house party . . . \n \n \n As sinister secrets come to light, our intrepid heroines find themselves faced with a more baffling mystery than ever before! \n \n \n With the help of their friends, can they uncover the truth in time to foil a truly diabolical plot? Or will Mr Sinclair's New Year's Eve Midnight Peacock Ball spell disaster for the dauntless young detectives? \n \n \n Prepare for shocks and surprises in the thrilling conclusion to the Sinclair's Mysteries! \n \n \n Praise for The Midnight Peacock: \n \n \n 'Katherine Woodbine brings her tautly plotted Edwardian series The Sinclair's Mysteries to a stylish conclusion, in a book filled with deft characterisation and delectable period detail.' Guardian \n \n \n ****** \n \n \n Praise for The Clockwork Sparrow: \n \n \n 'A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure' - Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers \n \n \n `A real page-turner, it has murders, spies and gangs of thieves. Thrilling!' - Indiana, aged 10 years, LoveReadingforKids reviewer \n \n \n 'Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted, evocative novel' - Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times \n