Bunce, Elizabeth C.

This deeply plotted sequel is an additional purchase for collections serving the most precocious readers who long for a fast-paced mystery where women shine.

While many young readers may struggle with the advanced vocabulary, those history buffs who have long outgrown simple mysteries will find a relatable and delightful companion in Myrtle.

This captivating yarn set in a romantic, snowbound fortress takes place in a pseudo-Renaissance period, ornamented with Dutch, English, German, and Spanish flourishes, with nods to Shakespeare, Tamora Pierce, and Robin McKinley...