A Girl Called Justice
The Smugglers' Secret : Book 2
(Author) Elly GriffithsJustice Jones, super-smart super-sleuth, is back for her second spine-tingling adventure! For fans of Robin Stevens, Katherine Woodfine and Enid Blyton. When Justice returns for spring term at Highbury House, it's not long before murder is back on her mind. Assigned to look after the elderly Mr Arthur in Smugglers' Lodge on the other side of the marshes from school, Justice is initially dismayed. But dismay quickly gives way to intrigue as she finds herself drawn to Mr Arthur and his stories of piloting in the First World War - and especially when Dorothy, who lives nearby, tells her that the lodge is haunted. But when Mr Arthur dies in mysterious circumstances, Justice soon has a list of questions in her journal: why hasn't he been given a proper military funeral? Why does the new Matron not seem to know much about First Aid? And what secrets does Smugglers' Lodge really hold? Justice sets out to uncover the deadly truth in this brilliant follow-up to A Girl Called Justice.
Elly Griffiths
Elly Griffiths is a British author known for her mystery novels, particularly the Ruth Galloway series. Her writing style blends elements of crime fiction with compelling characters and intricate plots. Griffiths is praised for her atmospheric settings and expertly crafted suspense. Her contributions to the genre include creating complex and relatable protagonists, as well as weaving in elements of archaeology and history. Her most famous work is "The Crossing Places," the first book in the Ruth Galloway series, which has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Griffiths continues to captivate readers with her engaging storytelling and unique take on the mystery genre.