Goodly and Grave in a Case of Bad Magic

Goodly and Grave #3

by Justine Windsor

The third adventure in this sharp-witted mystery series with a magical twist. Lord Grave is hosting a special ball at Grave Hall, and Lucy Goodly can’t wait to see powerful magicians from all over the world gathered in one place. But alarming events in Grave Village threaten to overshadow the glittering occasion. Who are the strange children attacking Lucy’s friends? What do they want? And why are his lordship, Vonk the butler and even little Violet, the scullery maid, behaving so oddly? Could it be to do with the same dark forces that were overthrown exactly a hundred years ago? It’s up to Lucy to solve the mysteries before magicians everywhere are put in mortal peril. The third Goodly and Grave page-turning mystery with a magical twist.

288 pages, Paperback

Published July 2, 2019

Reviews

[Book Gannet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series, it’s such great fun, and this third book is my favourite yet. Lucy is still a servant and still learning magic, but when familiar friends start acting peculiarly, it’s once more up to Lucy to solve the mystery. While also helping to prepare for Lord Grave’s grand ball.

The magic and mystery are firmly entwined this time, and with new characters popping up here and there, the story is good at keeping you guessing. There’s plenty of peril, a fair hint of danger and some creepy spells to keep things interesting. There’s also a great new way to clean windows, although sadly I don’t think it’ll catch on.

If you already like this series, then you should love this one. If you’re new, but love magic and mysteries, then dive in and enjoy. I can’t wait to read what Lucy and everyone get up to next.

(ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley.)

[Mrs Walsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic ending to a fabulous series. Again I was just pulled in from the very beginning. The mix of magic and mystery is perfect for me. Shame there aren’t more but thoroughly enjoyed.