Flavia de Luce (don't you just love that name) is preparing for Christmas as only she can, scientifically. She isn't quite sure if Father Christmas exists, but she is determined to settle it once and for all by trapping him using one of her beloved chemistry creations. Meanwhile, in a hope to save the family home, Buckshaw, Flavia's father has rented the house to film crew during Christmas. When one of the stars turns up dead while most of the village is present, Flavia must try to figure out the killer. As always, she must walk a fine line between finding the killer or ending up the next victim.
I am a huge fan of Alan Bradley's Flavia books. They're extremely funny, well-written, and a great blend of science, English humor, and bittersweetness, all at once. The only drawback is the wait between books.
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