katherine woodfine the sinclair's mysteries

The Mystery of the Painted Dragon, like its predecessors, gives us a self-contained mystery while also continuing an ongoing story-line about Sophie’s parents and the series’ mysterious Moriarty-style bad guy, The Baron. That said, I’m sure readers of both genders will enjoy these books as the male characters are given plenty to do, getting along well with Lil and Sophie as their friends, with only a light hint of romance for the future. This book has added girl power with the appearance of the Suffragette movement, making the feminist message all the more obvious. For me, how they take care of themselves and each other is the best thing about these stories.

Our amateur sleuths are two independent young ladies – Lil and Sophie – who are smart, resourceful and tenacious. They are fun mysteries set in London at the start of the twentieth century. The Mystery of the Painted Dragon is the third of Katherine Woodfine’s Sinclair’s Mysteries and is every bit as enjoyable as the first two installments in the series.

The blurb: When a priceless painting is stolen, our dauntless heroines Sophie and Lil find themselves faced with forgery, trickery and deceit on all sides!īe amazed as the brave duo pit their wits against this perilous puzzle! Marvel at their cunning plan to unmask the villain and prove themselves detectives to be reckoned with – no matter what dangers lie ahead… The best kind of children’s book: one big and little kids can enjoy! 4/5.

Katherine woodfine the sinclair's mysteries