'I think it might be her best book yet . . . an absolute page-turner that children will love'
Sophie Kirtley bestselling author of The Wild Way Home Wednesday meets The Secret Garden
with a touch of Knives Out in this gorgeously gothic and mysterious adventure about family
secrets devilishly bad deeds and just a touch of murder . . . Welcome to Skulkmoor Manor
where grudges and glory are passed down as heirlooms . . . Once the great house of Skulkmoor
stood proudly on its hillside commanding the attention of anyone who came by. Now it is a
curious puzzle of a place - not least thanks to the giant wall which cuts it straight in half
separating the two warring families that live inside it. For you see many years ago the Fox
family was torn apart by a question of murder - and of inheritance. With no clear heir the
vast family fortune - and the house - has been literally divided in two. But now two young
cousins one from rival sides of Skulkmoor must race to solve the crime - or face losing their
home forever. Can Ted and Iris put their differences aside and save their family fortune - or
will they play their part in destroying everything? From the bestselling author of The
Unadoptables and The Midnighters this story is perfect for fans of The Swifts and Murder Most
Unladylike and is full of all the elements that make Hana a truly exceptional writing talent:
a brilliantly evocative setting a warm and witty voice unforgettable protagonists and the
power of bravery curiosity intelligence and compassion. ' Darkly gothic and magnificently
weird - no one tells a story like Hana Tooke!' Nirzana Farook bestselling author of The Girl
Who Stole an Elephant 'Absolutely brimming with Hana's exceptional blend of witty
description and heartfelt emotional depth. I loved it!' Tamzin Merchant bestselling author of
The Hatmakers
