These books are addictive, but not in the cheesy, young adult sense. Sure, the narrator is an 11 year old girl, but the subject matter and treatment that the story receives is way beyond that and clearly meant for adults. I loved the souble story line going on in this second installment of the series and am thrilled that Alan plans for 7 at the current time!!

I read this book soon after finishing The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. I thoroughly enjoy Flavia's adventures - solving crimes in her small part of the English countryside. I read constantly and it's always a pleasure to find something a step away from the usual - and 11-year-old Flavia is that. Looking forward to the next book in the series (already pre-ordered).