By J.T. Williams (author) , Simone Douglas (illustrator) Part of the The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries series
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The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven's Murder Most Unladylike .
Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures.
Agents of history. Partners in Mystery. Sisters in solving crime. Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds - Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad's tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House - but they both share a love of solving mysteries.
And after saving Lizzie's father from attempted murder surely there is no threat too challenging for this detective duo? It's the summer of 1777, the night of the grand unveiling of the Sancho-Mansfields family portrait - and a celebration of friendship, family, and freedom!
But all too soon things take a dark turn - the painting has been stolen! Now it is time for Lizzie and Belle to put their sleuthing skills to the ultimate test, following a trail of thefts, kidnappings and even poisonings that haunts the twisting London streets. With a grand conspiracy afoot, and a mysterious organisation threatening their closest friends and family, who can Lizzie and Belle trust?
Once again it is up to the two girls to unveil the truth and put an end to the villainy that plagues the city.
The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger has been shortlisted for the Waterstones 2023 Children's Book Prize!
Reviews for Lizzie and Belle: Drama and Danger;
Black British Georgian history is effectively brought to life through characters based on real people, but it is the suspense and plot twists that keep the pages turning - Sarah Keating, The Irish Times
'This vivid theatreland mystery - whose atmospheric setting recalls Phillip Pullman's The Ruby and the Smoke series - is deeply rooted in the abolitionist milieu and resonates sonorously today.' The Observer, Chapter Books of the Month, 29th May 2022
'I was hooked from the outset as Williams expertly takes the real life historical figures of two black Georgians Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle and imagines them tackling a mystery of an attempted onstage murder! From the descriptions of the Jamaica Coffee House to the candle lit theatre chandeliers Georgian London is vividly brought to life. A must read for mystery fans.' Joseph Coelho, Waterstone's Children's Laureate
Bringing Georgian London vividly to life, this is a wonderful historical mystery with two delightful heroines. I can't wait to read the next instalment and find out what Lizzie and Belle will get up to next! Katherine Woodfine, author of The Sinclair's Mysteries series
J.T. Williams studied English Literature at Cambridge University before becoming a primary school teacher. After teaching full-time, she became a programme manager at the Royal African Society leading creative writing schools workshops for the literature festival Africa Writes.
Now a freelance educator and writer, she has won several prizes for her work.
Her debut short story appeared in The Very Merry Murder Club, edited by Robin Stevens and Serena Patel.
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The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven's Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Portraits and Poison and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Portraits and Poison features in the following genres: Crime & Mystery, Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Historical Fiction, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations
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The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Portraits and Poison was written by J.T. Williams and published by Farshore an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Portraits and Poison has 320 pages
Yes it is part of The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries series
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