The Ministry of Unladylike Activity by Robin Stevens

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Description

The start of a thrilling new World War Two mystery series from the number-one-bestselling and multi-award-winning author of Murder Most Unladylike.

Britain is at war, and a secret arm of the British government called the Ministry of Unladylike Activity is training up spies.

Enter May Wong: courageous, smart, stubborn – and desperate to do whatever she can to help end the war, so she can go home to Hong Kong. May knows that there is no one more perfect to become a spy than a child. A child can go places, see things and listen in on conversations in a way that no adult ever can.

When May and her friend Eric are turned away by the Ministry, they take matters into their own hands. Masquerading as evacuees, May and Eric arrive at Elysium Hall, home to the wealthy Verey family. It soon becomes clear that one of the family is passing information to Germany. May and Eric know if they can gather enough evidence on their suspect, the Ministry will have to take them on.

But there are more secrets at Elysium Hall than May or Eric could ever have imagined.

And then, someone is murdered…

YOUNG READER REVIEW

‘I would definitely recommend this book for 9-12 year olds. It is an excellent story and one of my favourites. It carries on from Robin’s popular ‘Murder Most Unladylike’ series as the main role is passed down to Hazel’s youngest sister, May. Right at the end there is a great plot twist making you even more intent to carry on reading. Overall I love this book!’

Reviewed by Florence, aged 10