Tippy Chan, Uncle Pike and Devon are determined not to reform their secret detective club, The Nancys, but when an explosion kills three people and the investigation turns chaotic, dangerous and deeply personal, the club is back in business, in another riotous instalment of the award-winning series.
'Wonderful … A book of great heart, humour and originality. I loved it' Chris Hammer
'As well as a compelling mystery, this is a funny and touching account of family, friendship and loss, with a trio of appealing characters at its heart' Guardian
'The most original detective trio you'll meet this year are back on the case! Brimming with heart and laugh-out-loud funny … it goes places other mysteries don't reach' Emma Styles
*** Finalist for the Ngaio Marsh Best Novel Award***
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The Nancys are back…
It's four months after Christmas, and Tippy Chan, Uncle Pike and Devon are reunited in Riverstone for the first anniversary of Tippy's father's death. This time, the plan is simple: no mysteries, no crimes, and definitely no secret detective clubs.
Riverstone has other ideas…
When an early-morning explosion destroys the town hall and kills three people, the town is thrown into chaos. An arrest is made and everyone in Riverstone decides the case is closed ... except for Tippy and the Nancys. Once again, it's up to the Nancys to go against the flow … and police advice.
Their search draws them towards Tulip Farm and raises more questions than answers. Is the accused bomber really guilty? Was he working alone? And when everyone else is convinced they're right, does that make you wrong?
With rumours spreading, tempers flaring and the threat of another attack hanging over the town, the Nancys must work out who to trust, who to ignore, and how to stop a killer before they strike again…
Funny, fearless and fizzing with heart, The Nancys and the Secret of Tulip Farm is a joyful, nerve-jangling mystery about belonging, loyalty and asking awkward questions, with a dark and dangerous secret at its core and characters you will never forget…
A hilarious, and heartfelt twist on Nancy Drew – perfect for readers who love The List of Suspicious Things.
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Praise for The Nancys
'A wonderfully smart, funny, intriguing and joyously camp mystery. I loved it!' William Hussey
'Heartfelt and hilarious, this mystery is packed with vivid, beautifully written characters … highly recommended' A.J. West
'The characters are charming, the narrative romps along and the sense of place is evocative' Daily Mail
'Unsettling, captivating and uplifting' Vanda Symon
'A wonderfully smart, funny, intriguing and joyously camp mystery. I loved it!' William Hussey
'An utter delight from start to finish … hugely recommended!' D.V. Bishop
'Deftly sidesteps many of the well-worn clichés … treats the reader to a Technicolor tale that both entertains and intrigues' Crime Fiction Lover
'Utterly refreshing, deliciously funny' Anna Downes
