Trouble in a Tutu
Trouble in a Tutu by Helen Lipscombe is a captivating addition to the Swan House Ballet Mystery series, published by Chicken House in 2020. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Milly, her mother, and her glamorous babushka as they attend a performance of the Nutcracker, which unexpectedly turns into a perilous adventure involving a trickster known as ‘the Mouse King’ at the ballet school for spies.
Readers will find an engaging blend of mystery and performing arts as Milly navigates her second term at Swan House. The narrative explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and jealousy while introducing a new Head of Ballet and his seemingly perfect daughter, raising questions about their true intentions. With sharp dialogue and a humorous ensemble cast, this book promises an entertaining experience for those interested in juvenile fiction and dance-related stories.
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Ballet Shoesmeets Murder Most Unladylikein the second Swan House Ballet Mystery!
PRAISE FOR PERIL EN POINTE:
‘An intriguing mix of boarding school, ballet and espionage fiction’SUNDAY EXPRESS
‘ … a really fun read, especially for fans of Robin Stevens or Katherine Woodfine.’ BOOKTRUST
Milly, her mum and her glamorous babushka head to the Nutcracker for a Christmas treat – but instead their evening ends in disaster.
A dangerous trickster who calls himself ‘the Mouse King’ is playing a deadly game with Swan House, the ballet school for spies.
As Milly navigates her second term, she starts to suspect there is more to the new Head of Ballet and his perfect daughter than meets the eye …
but will she let jealousy cloud her judgement?
- The stunning sequel to the critically-acclaimed Peril en Pointe.
- An action-packed ballet-spy mystery
- Wonderful ensemble cast, sharp dialogue and plenty of humour.
- Themes of friendship, rivalry, jealousy and confidence.
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