Violet and the Pearl of the Orient, Harriet Whitehorn
Violet and the Pearl of the Orient, Harriet Whitehorn
List: $11.99 | Sale: $8.40
Club: $5.99

Violet and the Pearl of the Orient

Author: Harriet Whitehorn

Narrator: Ashleigh Cheadle

Unabridged: 2 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/05/2018


Synopsis

Meet Violet Remy-Robinson, an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making...

When a new family move in next door, Violet is sure there's something strange about them. Then her eccentric, but lovely neighbour, Dee Dee Derota, has a precious jewel stolen. Could the new family be to blame? Violet is on the case to uncover the truth…

In this fun story, perfect for fans of Dixie O'Day, Ottoline, Goth Girl and Darcy Burdock, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colourful characters that make up her world.
Read by Ashleigh Cheadle, narrator of The Bookshop Girl and How to Catch a Witch.

'Perfect for readers who liked the Ottoline books by Chris Riddell.' The Times
'A great heroine, an intriguing mystery, and brilliant use of language… Hugely recommended' YAyeahyeah
'Sherlock better watch out, 'cos Violet's about!' Wondrous Reads

About Harriet Whitehorn

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 Orient was her first children’s book and the first in a series, followed by Violet and the Hidden Treasure, and Violet and the Smugglers.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kinga

Gdybym oceniała tę książkę pod siebie to otrzymałaby ode mnie 3 gwiazdki. Ocenię ją jednak pod dzieciaki do których jest skierowana, więc zdecydowanie otrzymuje ode mnie 4 gwiazdki. "Violet i Perła Orientu" to intrygująca historia z wątkiem kryminalnym. Mamy w niej ciekawie wykreowane postaci w różny......more

Disclaimer: I received this book at work in exchange for an honest review. This is a brilliant children’s mystery novel that combines an exciting, sometimes funny plot, with endearing characters and amazing purple-toned illustrations. Although as an adult I felt like this book was a little predictable......more