Seth is the downtrodden kitchen boy at the remote Last Chance Hotel, owned by the nasty Bunn family. His only friend is his black cat, Nightshade.
But when a strange gathering of magicians arrives for dinner, kindly Dr Thallomius is poisoned by Seth’s special dessert. A locked-room murder investigation ensues – and Seth is the main suspect.
The funny thing is, he’s innocent … can he solve the mystery and clear his name, especially when magic’s afoot?
A magical locked-room murder mystery: Agatha Christie meets Harry Potter!
Readers aged 9+ will love guessing whodunnit with the novel’s fantastic ensemble cast.
The Seth Seppi Mysteries continue in book 2, The Bad Luck Lighthouse, and book 3, The Cut-Throat Café.
