The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley

The Flavia de Luce series has been one of my favorite mystery series for years.  Flavia is the most endearing pre-teen chemist and detective I've ever met.  And now that she's nearly 12, she's starting to mature.  Emotionally anyway, as she was pretty mature to start.

The mystery in the 6th book of the series takes a back seat as the de Luces attend to the return of their mother, Harriet. More of the character's backstories are revealed through Flavia's snooping and constant questioning.

It seems that the series will move out of Buckshaw, which is both heartbreaking and a bit of a relief.  There have been so many murders there in such a short time that it's only natural Bradley would choose to change the venue.

As I read The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches, I heard Jayne Entwistle's perfect depiction of Flavia in my head.  When it comes out, I will be buying the audiobook to hear Jayne's sweet voice again.  And to pick up on some clues I missed on the first read. 

My rating on Goodreads: 4 stars
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