Enter a world of bonbons, hats, perfumes, and mysteries around every corner. Wonder at the daring theft of the priceless clockwork sparrow! Tremble as the most dastardly criminals in London enact their wicked plans! Gasp as our bold heroines, Miss Sophie Taylor, and Miss Lilian Rose, break codes, devour iced buns and vow to bring the villains to justice…
Sophie Taylor is left penniless when her father dies. She is left with the demanding job of working in Sinclair’s department store. Which is soon to be the most dazzling store in London. There are many shopgirls working in Sinclair’s, and Sophie has a hard time fitting in. But soon, she makes friends with Billy, a young porter, Lil, short for Lilian Rose, a glamorous mannequin and actress, and Joe, a street urchin.
It is not long before something mysterious happens. Bert Jones, of Ladies’ Fashions, is shot. No one knows why, or who shot him. Curiously enough, Joe finds a piece of paper by the dead body. That night, a precious jewel is stolen from Sinclair’s, and in the morning it is all over the newspapers. Suddenly, Sophie finds herself in the middle of it all, and the worst part is, she is one of the suspects.
Follow Sophie, Lil, Billy, and Joe, as they solve clues and try to prove Sophie’s innocence. They must figure out the puzzle before midnight at the opening gala of Sinclair’s, or something drastic will happen. Something involving villains, jewels, and tratoirs. So, snuggle down under the comforter of your bed, click on your flashlight, and get ready, as a splendid adventure awaits you.