The Case of the Vanishing Emerald - (Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins) by Holly Webb (Paperback)

About the Book

In Victorian London, Maisie Hitchins, a young detective who lives in her grandmother's boarding house, finds herself immersed in the excitement and glamour of the theater when she investigates the theft of a valuable necklace belonging to an actress friend of a longtime boarder.

Book Synopsis

"Isnt it a bit strange that all these horrible things are happening to Miss Massey now... Just in time to make her think that the curse is working."

Sarah Massey, talented lead actress in Circus Sweethearts, is a mess. She should be dancing on air--after all, her boyfriend just proposed. But she has lost his gift: a beautiful emerald necklace with a storied history. Rumor has it whoever loses the necklace will be cursed, and now everything around Miss Massey is falling apart. She turns to Maisie Hitchins and her dog, Eddie, for help. But when Maisie shows up at the London theater, things only get stranger. Maisie begins to wonder if it's really the lost emerald causing all of these problems, or if someone in the troupe is green with envy . . .

This follow up to the Case of the Stolen Sixpence is the second book in The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins series.

Review Quotes

"Maisie's second mystery offers middle-grade readers colorful characters, a theatrical setting and a plucky heroine." --Kirkus

About the Author

Holly Webb is a former children's book editor who has written more than sixty books for children published in the U.K. Series that have crossed the pond include My Naughty Little Puppy, the Rose books, the Lily books, and Animal Magic. Webb lives in Berkshire, England, with her husband, three boys, and Milly, her cat. Visit her website at www.holly-webb.com.