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Was the message planted on him? Most importantly - was this murder?Worst of all, Daisy''s big brother, Bertie Wells, is being blamed. It’s up to May, Nuala and their friend Eric to prove Bertie''s innocence and solve the mystery. But Bletchley is a strange and secretive place, full of Britain''s most ingenious minds. They''ll need to watch, listen, and puzzle out the incredible, unthinkable truth…The thrilling brand-new mystery from the million-copy-bestselling author of Murder Most Unladylike.Praise for Robin Stevens:''Absolutely thrilling'' Louie Stowell''Superb'' Observer''Funny, clever and warm . . . Such a delight'' Louise O''Neill''Jolly gripping stuff'' The Times''Spirited and fun . . . A must for young murder mystery fans'' Bookseller''Triumphant . . . 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