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A historical novel in the mould of Dickens, this is the first in a new series. Penelope Tredwell is a 13 year old orphan heiress of the bestselling magazine, "The Penny Dreadful". One day she receives a letter from the governor of the notorious Bedlam madhouse which plunges her into an adventure. With appeal to fans of Anthony Horowitz and Philip Reeve. Ages: 9+
Synopsis
Penelope Tredwell is the feisty orphan heiress of the bestselling magazine, The Penny Dreadful. Her masterly tales of the macabre are gripping Victorian Britain, even if no one knows she's the real author. One day a letter she receives from the governor of the notorious Bedlam madhouse that plunges her into a terrifying adventure.
