When Algonquin Books ended up accidentally sending me two sets of Elizabeth C. Bunce’s Premeditated Myrtle and How to Get Away with Myrtle, I knew I wanted to host a giveaway for the extra set. THEN my blog was hacked, I ended up switching hosts, and comments started disappearing, too. It was a real learning experience I wouldn’t wish on anyone. Ha! I knew it wasn’t the right time to host a giveaway. But things seem to be working smoothly again, so I’m celebrating with a giveaway!

These highly-rated middle grade books will arrive just as everyone starts longing for more Fall-ish reads. When I think of Fall, I think of cozying up with a warm blanket, a hot cup of tea, and a good Mystery. Unfortunately because of shipping, this will only be open to those in the US. But my 2nd blogiversary is coming up next month and I’ll be hosting a giveaway including everyone then. 🙂

The Giveaway

Enter to win this set for yourself or a younger reader! They’re brand new and perfect for gift-giving.

What’s Included:

A Myrtle Hardcastle Detective Society Notepad!

Premeditated Myrtle (Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery, #1) by Elizabeth C. Bunce (Hardcover)

Synopsis from Goodreads:

Twelve-year-old Myrtle Hardcastle has a passion for justice and a Highly Unconventional obsession with criminal science. Armed with her father’s law books and her mum’s microscope, Myrtle studies toxicology, keeps abreast of the latest developments in crime scene analysis, and Observes her neighbors in the quiet village of Swinburne, England.

When her next-door neighbor, a wealthy spinster and eccentric breeder of rare flowers, dies under Mysterious Circumstances, Myrtle seizes her chance. With her unflappable governess, Miss Ada Judson, by her side, Myrtle takes it upon herself to prove Miss Wodehouse was murdered and find the killer, even if nobody else believes her — not even her father, the town prosecutor. 

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How to Get Away with Myrtle (Myrtle Hardcastle Myster, #2) by Elizabeth C. Bunce (Hardcover)

Synopsis from Goodreads:

An Edgar Award-winning series! 

Before the train has left the station, England’s most accomplished new detective already is on a suspect’s trail, and readers will be delighted to travel along. 

Myrtle Hardcastle has no desire to go on a relaxing travel excursion with her aunt Helena when there are More Important things to be done at home, like keeping close tabs on criminals and murder trials. Unfortunately, she has no say in the matter. So off Myrtle goes—with her governess, Miss Judson, and cat, Peony, in tow—on a fabulous private railway coach headed for the English seaside.

Myrtle is thrilled to make the acquaintance of Mrs. Bloom, a professional insurance investigator aboard to protect the priceless Northern Lights tiara. But before the train reaches its destination, both the tiara and Mrs. Bloom vanish. When Myrtle arrives, she and Peony discover a dead body in the baggage car. Someone has been murdered—with Aunt Helena’s sewing shears.

The trip is derailed, the local police are inept, and Scotland Yard is in no rush to arrive. What’s a smart, bored Young Lady of Quality stranded in a washed-up carnival town to do but follow the evidence to find out which of her fellow travelers is a thief and a murderer?

The Rules:

• Giveaway runs from August 9, 2021 through the end of the day on August 24, 2021. It will end at midnight (Central Time).
• Giveaway is only open to US readers.
• Winner will be emailed, but if the prize hasn’t been claimed within 48 hours, I’ll choose another winner.
• Prize will be shipped within 48 hours of finalizing winners.
• I’m not responsible for any damaged, lost, or stolen prizes through shipping.

Good Luck!

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