The Case of the Fickle Mermaid
Gretel — yes, that Grete l— is now all grown up and working as a private investigator in 18th century Bavaria. Her professional interest is piqued when she begins to hear whispers of of mysterious goings-on off the coast of Schleswig-Holstein: sailors are disappearing, and there are rumors of mermaids and sea creatures and all manner of slippery, sea-based happenings.
Ordinarily, Gretel’s interest in sea-life does not extend beyond that which is edible, doused in butter and garlic, and already on the plate before her. However, funds are low, and the captain of the ship Arabella makes a tempting offer of good pay and a free cruise in return for her detective services. With a splendid new wig packed, Hans as her bodyguard on the journey north, and the promise of two weeks of fine dining and erudite company whilst sailing around the picturesque Friesian islands, what could possibly go wrong?
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P. J. Brackston
A pseudonym of Paula Brackston.
P. J. Brackston is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Witch's Daughter; The Winter Witch; and Nutters. She is also the author of Gretel and the Case of the Missing Frog Prints, Once Upon a Crime and The Case of the Fickle Mermaid, which are all available from Pegasus Books. Brackston lives in Wales with her family.
Brothers Grimm Mystery
Set in 18th century Bavaria, this new series of crime-fantasy books for adults follows the adventures of Gretel (yes, that Gretel), who is now 35, still living with her brother Hans, grown very large, and working as a Private Detective.
Brothers Grimm Mystery consists of four books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
