THE SECRET OF CASTLE CANT
by K.P. Bath
Little, Brown and Company
ISBN: 0316059919
Ages 10-14
304 pages

Lucy Wickwright, an orphan whose parents mysteriously died, is sent to Castle Cant after living with her uncle for a very long time. While at the castle, she is assigned to be the servant of the Baron's very spoiled daughter Pauline. She proves to be too perfect for the job. She never lies, always performs her duties, and takes the blame for her mistress.

Through her curiosity and detective work, Lucy quickly discovers that Castle Cant isn't the peaceful place it appears to be. She learns that Vladmir Orloff, the Commissioner of The Posts, is cooking up a scheme that could place everyone in danger. She also discovers that the people who mysteriously died were her adoptive parents. Will Lucy be able to stop Orloff's deadly plan before it's too late? Will she ever discover the truth about her real parents, or will that secret remain in their graves forever?

H.P. Bath brings THE SECRET OF CASTLE CANT to life by magically creating eccentric characters and places, while at the same time making readers realize that motivation, courage and friendship aren't created through a writer's imagination.

   --- Reviewed by Ashley Hartlaub

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