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The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie: A Flavia de Luce Mystery

Author:
Alan Bradley
Read by:
Jayne Entwistle
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Ratings
Book
81
Narrator
17
Release Date
April 28, 2009
Duration
10 hours 0 minutes
Summary
WINNER OF THE AGATHA, ARTHUR ELLIS, DILYS, AND DEBUT DAGGER AWARDS

“Wonderfully entertaining . . . sure to be one of the most loved mysteries of the year . . . [Flavia is] a delightful, intrepid, acid-tongued new heroine.”—Chicago Sun-Times

Coming soon as the major motion picture Flavia Girl Detective!

It is the summer of 1950–and at the once-grand mansion of Buckshaw, young Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, is intrigued by a series of inexplicable events: A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stamp bizarrely pinned to its beak. Then, hours later, Flavia finds a man lying in the cucumber patch and watches him as he takes his dying breath.

For Flavia, who is both appalled and delighted, life begins in earnest when murder comes to Buckshaw. “I wish I could say I was afraid, but I wasn’t. Quite the contrary. This was by far the most interesting thing that had ever happened to me in my entire life.”
Reviews
What listeners say
The audiobook receives positive feedback for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters. Listeners appreciate the narrator's performance, which brings the story to life. However, some listeners found certain aspects of the narration difficult to endure. Overall, the audiobook is considered a delightful listen for many, despite isolated criticisms.
Profile Avatar paige sibley Feb 2017

The series and the book are delightful. Ms. Entwhistle's narrative was captivating, everything it should have been. She has an exquisite speaking voice with incredible range. I felt as if I were zipping along the lanes of an English countryside, with my best friend Flavia on her Gladys, me on my Bitsy! Look Flavia, no hands!

Profile Avatar Susu May 2026

Well written and an easy read. The works of the main character's mind were very interesting. Will read more of the series.

Profile Avatar Valerie G. Jan 2026

Loved it. This is a series I think I will really enjoy. What a story teller. The narrator brings Flavia to life so well. Great job to both author and narrator.

Profile Avatar Gina K. Sep 2023

Fabulous and clean read!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2022

Annoying voice

Profile Avatar Valentina C. Sep 2020

very nice book

Profile Avatar Michelle s Mar 2018

The story is hard to get into at first, but picks up after the first few chapters.

Profile Avatar Susan Conaghan Sep 2013

I can't rate the book it self, because I could not get past the voice of the reader, which is very irritating to me. I quit listening about an hour into the book. I wish I could get a refund. I will write the readers name down and never listen to her again. It was torture, trust me.

Profile Avatar Donna D Nov 2011

I liked this book. Flavia de Luce is entertaining, a bit devilish, and certainly not a typical 11 year old. The narrator, Jayne Erstwhile (?sic) was wonderful. Not for kids, has some dark touches.

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie: A Flavia de Luce Mystery

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie: A Flavia de Luce Mystery

Author: Alan Bradley
Read by: Jayne Entwistle
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