Storytellers, Inc. review

March 24, 2014

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“Robin Stevens’ debut is a glorious romp through the dormitories and daily quirks of life in a 1930s girls’ school. Bun-breaks, socs and prep are all run of the mill for Daisy and Hazel; corpses, less so. And while Daisy delights in their perilous mission, our narrator Hazel struggles with her own worry-load . . . frankly, being friends with someone like Daisy is a daily exhaustion in itself.

Hazel’s endearing voice is the key to this wonderful story’s success . . . and the fact that a murderer looms in the shadows adds a darkly delicious twist. I can’t wait to hear more of Hazel and the strangely alluring Daisy. . . Delighting in its traditional setting this neat little story will charm fans of all generations with its sharp and surprising crime, loveable lingo and memorable characters. The first Wells & Wong Mystery is a real gem that deserves spending several bun-breaks over.” (Katie at Storytellers, Inc.)

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