{"title":"Katherine Woodfine","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sinclairs-mysteries-katherine-woodfine-4-books-collection-set-paperback","title":"The Sinclair's Mysteries by Katherine Woodfine 4 Books Collection Set - Ages 9+ - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow\u003cbr\u003eThe Jewelled Moth\u003cbr\u003eThe Painted Dragon\u003cbr\u003eThe Midnight Peacock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789124368371\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Egmont\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStep into the glittering, gaslit world of Edwardian London with the complete Sinclair's Mysteries quartet by Sunday Times bestselling author Katherine Woodfine. This brand new paperback collection follows shop girl Sophie Taylor and her fearless friend Lil as they solve four thrilling cases of theft, forgery and intrigue inside London's most glamorous department store. Packed with mystery, mischief and Edwardian glamour, this box set is a must-have for young detectives aged 9 and up who love adventure with heart.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Sinclair's Mysteries begins with \u003cem\u003eThe Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow\u003c\/em\u003e, in which the grand opening of Sinclair's department store is thrown into chaos when a priceless jewelled clockwork sparrow is stolen. Shop girl Sophie Taylor and her actress friend Lil Rose team up to catch the culprit, uncovering a web of secrets along the way. In \u003cem\u003eThe Jewelled Moth\u003c\/em\u003e, the pair go undercover in high society, swapping shop counters for cucumber sandwiches and ballroom disguises as they investigate the puzzling disappearance of a priceless jewelled brooch. \u003cem\u003eThe Painted Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e raises the stakes further when a valuable painting vanishes, plunging Sophie and Lil into a world of forgery, deceit and art world trickery. The quartet concludes with \u003cem\u003eThe Midnight Peacock\u003c\/em\u003e, set during a snowy country house Christmas ball at Winter Hall, where the festive cheer hides a far more sinister plot. Across all four books, Katherine Woodfine blends fast-paced mystery plotting with rich Edwardian period detail, strong female friendships and satisfying, twist-filled resolutions — perfect for fans of Enid Blyton and Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike series.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete four-book Sinclair's Mysteries series in one collectable paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunday Times bestselling, award-nominated historical mystery adventures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, resourceful female leads and genuine Edwardian period detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for fans of Enid Blyton, Chris Riddell and Robin Stevens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat value gift set for confident young readers aged 9 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback condition, perfect for gifting or personal libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKatherine Woodfine is a British children's author born in Lancashire in 1983. She studied English at Bristol University and was highly commended in Vogue magazine's Talent Competition for young writers in 2005. Her debut novel, \u003cem\u003eThe Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow\u003c\/em\u003e, was a Sunday Times bestseller, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and longlisted for the Branford Boase Award. Woodfine has since written more than a dozen books for children, including the Taylor \u0026amp; Rose Secret Agents series, and lives in London.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Sinclair's Mysteries Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFour gripping, gaslit mysteries in one glorious paperback set — brimming with disguises, daring heists and unforgettable friendship, this collection is a golden-age treat for young readers who love a good puzzle.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover artwork shown is the UK edition; ISBN reflects the UK paperback collection set.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katherine Woodfine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42807382868205,"sku":"PLD1398","price":11.61,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/sinclairs-mysteries-katherine-woodfine-4-books-collection-set-paperback.jpg?v=1784220707"},{"product_id":"taylor-and-rose-secret-agents-3-books-collection-set-katherine-woodfine-paperback","title":"Taylor and Rose Secret Agents 3 Books Collection Set - Children's Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeril in Paris\u003cbr\u003eSpies in St Petersburg\u003cbr\u003eVillains in Venice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egmont\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-12 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep into a world of vintage glamour and daring espionage with the Taylor and Rose Secret Agents three-book collection by Katherine Woodfine. Following heroines Sophie Taylor and Lil Rose across Paris, St Petersburg and Venice, these page-turning historical mysteries combine disguise, danger and clever detective work. Perfect for confident middle-grade readers who love strong female leads, atmospheric settings and puzzles to solve, this paperback set is an ideal gift or shelf addition for young mystery fans aged nine and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Taylor and Rose Secret Agents series follows on from Katherine Woodfine's Sinclair's Mysteries, again starring former shop girl detectives Sophie Taylor and Lil Rose, now recruited by a shadowy Secret Service Bureau. In Peril in Paris, the pair are thrown into glittering but dangerous Parisian society, protecting a guest while uncovering a conspiracy that threatens international peace. Spies in St Petersburg raises the stakes, sending Lil undercover in Russia amid political unrest and hidden plots, testing her resourcefulness when Sophie is out of reach. Villains in Venice completes the trilogy with a thrilling finale among Venice's canals and palazzos, as the agents face their most cunning adversaries yet. Across all three novels, Woodfine blends real early-twentieth-century history with fast-paced adventure, delivering intricate plots, twisty reveals and a strong sense of time and place. Themes of friendship, courage and ingenuity run throughout, making this an engaging read for children who enjoy mystery, adventure and history in equal measure. 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Before becoming a full-time writer she worked in children's book publishing and for arts and literature organisations, experience that shaped her passion for storytelling and history. 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