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The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger (The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries, Book 1)
The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger (The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries, Book 1)
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By J.T. Williams and Simone Douglas
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“Bringing Georgian London vividly to life, this is a wonderful historical mystery with two delightful heroines.” – Katherine Woodfine, author of The Synclair’s Mysteries series
A thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven’s Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures.
Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds – Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad’s tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House – but they both share a love of solving mysteries.
And when their eyes meet in the audience of the Drury Lane theatre one night, both girls are sure they’ve seen something suspicious on stage.
Lizzie and Belle soon find themselves on the trail of a mystery – and becoming best friends. But can they work out what’s going on in time to prevent a murder?
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Gives an insight into black people lives in the 1800
30 Aug 2026
I loved this book and I think you should read it!
14 Aug 2026
Although fiction, I like how the girls were real people. Tells a good story about what life was like in the 1800s for black people and would be good to read/refer to during black history month.
20 Jul 2026
I enjoyed the setting a lot. As someone interested in British history, I liked this added facet of life in 18th century London. And of course, the mystery has you at the edge of your seat until the end!
