Set in late 1800s England, 13 year old Verity is no ordinary orphan girl. She is working as a lowly hat girl for a milliner where she discovers that she has the unique talent of Teleagtivism ... she can find all sorts of lost things and she also has an almost perfect memory. When she is accused of theft and dismissed from her job after delivering a hat to a wealthy client, she soon winds up at the CIA - the Confidential Inquiry Agency where her talent excels. But one thing Verity still has to discover - the truth about her own past. there are nasty letters being sent about verity, the mystery of a fatal fire, pet snakes, a chase through the dark back alleys and of course the truth to be revealed.
This was a wonderful read, a great detective mystery title that I couldn't put down with well developed characters and setting. Great.
The dysfunctional Floods, having been restored to their rightful place as the rulers of Transylvania Waters are attempting to bring their country out of the Dark Ages. To get things underway the first task that must be done is to draw an official map of Transylvania Waters - especially as the population of Transylvania Waters is growing and wizards are returning there to live. So Maldegard, Winchflat's new wife set off with Edna to begin the task ... and they discover some amazing revelations about the country. They also have to start giving all the places they visit names and at the same time they have to also conduct a census. So much to do!
Fans of the Floods will love this latest riotous tale that continues the wonderful floods tradition!
Great fun reads to share.
