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. You can find her online at elizabethcbunce.com.
Praise for Premeditated Myrtle: "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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