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Maisie Hitchins, a bright young detective residing in her grandmother’s boarding house in Victorian London, is drawn into the dazzling atmosphere of the city’s theaters when an actress friend entrusts her with a priceless necklace. Following a trail of clues amid the backstage bustle, Maisie must unravel the theft and restore the shimmering gem to its rightful owner.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Holly Webb
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