Elizabeth C. Bunce grew up on a steady diet of Sherlock Holmes, Trixie Belden, and Quincy, M.E., and always played the lead prosecutor in mock trial. She has never had a governess, and no one has ever accused her of being irrepressible, but a teacher did once call her 'argumentative' – which was entirely untrue, and she can prove it. She lives in Kansas City with her husband and their cats.
"Each new revelation builds upon the prior discovery until the
tense, wonderfully eerie climax on a ramshackle amusement pier. The
sleuthing is heartwarming and funny, featuring strong women and
girls, packed with characters who genuinely care about each
other. A delightful heroine and an exciting mystery."
—Kirkus Reviews
"Readers who enjoyed Premeditated Myrtle will rejoice in this
second installment featuring the plucky protagonist, her beautiful
and multitalented governess Miss Judson, Peony the cat, and a whole
new cast of strong female characters. [How to Get Away with Myrtle]
will delight young Sherlock Holmes aficionados. This deeply plotted
sequel is an additional purchase for collections serving the most
precocious readers who long for a fast-paced mystery where women
shine."
—School Library Journal
"Bunce fully utilizes the story’s classic mystery settings (the
train, a grand hotel full of unusual guests, and a small town of
memorable characters) as she spiritedly chucks red herrings at
readers and Myrtle alike. Humor and wit make the narrative sparkle,
and, happily, Myrtle is as irrepressible as ever.”
—Booklist
Praise for Premeditated Myrtle:
A 2021 Edgar Award Nominee, Best Juvenile
A BookPage Best Book of 2020: Middle Grade
A Mighty Girl's 2020 Books of the Year
"A joyful thing to behold. Set in Victorian England, this
mystery gleefully overturns sexist norms and celebrates independent
women of intellect, with Myrtle Hardcastle leading the charge."
—Booklist, starred review
"Bunce crafts a truly captivating murder mystery, throwing in a
delicious mix of twists, red herrings, and relatives excluded from
the family fortune. Myrtle is an entertaining protagonist, not
afraid to get her hands dirty, sneak into mansions after dark to
find a clue, or call out sexism of men toward her scientific
interests or the racism toward her governess. The book will make
readers yearn for more of Myrtle's (mis)adventures."
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"A saucy, likable heroine shines in a mystery marked by clever,
unexpected twists."
—Kirkus Reviews
"[A] clever and lively Victorian English village murder mystery...
Bunce does an excellent job of making Myrtle the lead actor but
gives her a strong set of (mostly female) supporters."
—The Horn Book
"In the tradition of heroines like Flavia de Luce and Harriet the
Spy, Myrtle is a fine example of the Victorian scientific
female-smart, inquisitive and fearless. Written with a terrific
mixture of humor and suspense, Premeditated Myrtle is a perfect
read for any budding detective."
—Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author of
the Her Royal Spyness series
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