The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues

A new adventure unfolds for the Swifts, England’s quirkiest detective family, brought to life by Beth Lincoln’s love of mystery novels and playful gothic charm — a true celebration of words and individuality. The English author returns with a gripping tale full of suspense, witty dialogues and clever wordplay. Her eccentric cast of characters proudly flaunt their uniqueness, in both looks and spirit. This time, the youngest Swift, Shenanigan, sets off to Paris to investigate a string of daring art thefts at the Hotel Martinet, where a band of enigmatic acrobat thieves has been targeting the works of the renowned artist Pierrot. But the plot thickens: the hotel’s handyman mysteriously vanishes, cryptic messages appear in the oddest places, and there are all sorts of other weird goings-on, with staircases leading nowhere and windows that don’t match the floors. And there’s even a murder! Shenanigan is determined to catch the culprit, but not everything is as it seems… Both thrilling and fun, A Gallery of Rogues is a page-turner that young readers will devour in one sitting, but it also has a powerful message: stay true to yourself, no matter what others expect of you. Take it from the Swifts!

  Reading age: from 11 years

The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues
Beth Lincoln
Dutton Books for Young Readers, 2024