The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches (Flavia de Luce, #6)
The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches (Flavia de Luce, #6)
Fiction | Novel | Published in 2014
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BetaThe Dead in Their Vaulted Arches (Flavia de Luce, #6)
Fiction | Novel | Published in 2014338
Novel • Fiction
England • 1950s
2014
12-18 years
930L
Super Short Summary
The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley features Flavia de Luce, a young detective in the 1950s, who confronts family secrets and investigates a stranger’s death in her ancestral home. This sixth book in the Flavia de Luce series combines mystery with historical intrigue, focusing on themes of identity and loss.
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Review Roundup
Alan Bradley's The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches skillfully combines mystery with a charming protagonist, Flavia de Luce. Reviewers praise Bradley's evocative prose and intricate plot. However, some feel the pacing lags and the resolution lacks impact. Overall, it's a delightful addition for series fans, but new readers may struggle with the backstory.
Who Should Read The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches (Flavia de Luce, #6)?
Readers who relish charming, quick-witted mysteries with a historical twist and a clever, young protagonist akin to Lois Lowry's The Willoughbys will delight in Alan Bradley's The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple and Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes tales.
35,547 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
338
Novel • Fiction
England • 1950s
2014
12-18 years
930L
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