Murder on a Midsummer Night

by Lucy Strange

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Pub Date 2 Jul 2026 | Archive Date 12 Jun 2026

Barrington Stoke

Children's Fiction | Middle Grade | Mystery & Thrillers

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Description

As guests gather for Sir Percy’s summer party, a murderer stalks the grounds of Mulberry Hall in this cosy midsummer mystery from bestselling author Lucy Strange.

It’s the night of Sir Percy’s midsummer costume party, and Mulberry Hall has been turned into an enchanting wonderland. But the evening takes a dark turn when grumpy guest Magnus Cooper is mysteriously poisoned.

The bumbling village policeman is baffled, so it’s down to Eliza, Bram and Krish to solve the mystery. Can they find out who had access to the bottle of poison? Did a demon really appear in the maze? And what on earth is going on down in Sir Percy’s cellar?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

As guests gather for Sir Percy’s summer party, a murderer stalks the grounds of Mulberry Hall in this cosy midsummer mystery from bestselling author Lucy Strange.

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A Note From the Publisher

Award-winning Barrington Stoke publishes top-quality short novels by the UK’s best writers, expertly edited and produced to ensure they are accessible to all – as a quick engaging win for confident readers and a satisfying achievement for those who have to work harder. The company receives wonderful feedback from parents, teachers and librarians every week, who have struggled to find age-appropriate, enjoyable and accessible books for their children. “You have given my children one of the most special gifts ever. To read!” – Parent

Advance Praise

"In little more than 100 pages, Strange impressively introduces a whole cast of quirky characters who are caught up in the ensuing murder investigation, boldly led by amateur detective, Eliza. This has a classic feel while also being lively and engaging" THE BOOKSELLER

"An enchanting adventure with a rich cast of characters" RHIAN TRACEY