The Mystery of Insch Brae House

“A middle-grade tale with a classic feel…I definitely recommend this novel.”
Claire McFall, author of the Ferryman Trilogy.

Eight-year-old Muriel’s life has suddenly turned upside down. With her family in turmoil and her father missing, Muriel is whisked away to Insch Brae House (pronounced "Inch Bray") on the windswept coast of Scotland under the watchful eye of her less-than-friendly minder, Miss Floss.

At first, Moreland and Insch Brae seem to offer nothing but grey skies and dusty corners. But everything changes when Muriel meets a local boy who shares her suspicion that something about the town, and the run-down great house, just doesn’t make sense. Together, they discover that Insch Brae hides secrets in every shadow, and that even the icy Miss Floss may not be who she seems.

Perfect for fans of The Bletchley Riddle, Lemony Snicket, and The Mysterious Benedict Society, The Mystery of Insch Brae House is a captivating middle-grade mystery filled with creepy investigations, surprising twists, and puzzling secrets.

Advance Praise:

“Excellent read, a real page turner”
Eli (aged 10), Emily (8) and mummy

“A mystery with a great twist near the end, good reading. I can't wait to read it to my grandchildren”
S. Stark

“Gripping story with a great twist…’
C. Grant

“A lovely entertaining read.”
Frances

“A spooky Scottish Mystery”
H MacDonald

“Great story.”
Ruth Montgomery

“Captivating and exciting read my kids loved.”
Miss C Begg

“Mystery is a wonderful thing.”
English Teacher, London, UK