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1951: As Sheffield struggles to recover from World-War-Two, a murder shocks the city..
Tuppenny Hat Detective #1
What you need to know before your trail
Who would believe a child’s suggestion of murder?
11 year old Billy Perks, along with his two friends, Yvonne and Kick, start to investigate the death of the old ‘Star Woman’, as they believe she was murdered and didn’t die natuarally as everyone seems to think she did. She’s called the Star Woman as she used to sell the Sheffield Star around the city and so many people know and recognise her.
Billy in particular just can’t let thing go and decides to turn detective himself inorder to find out the truth.
Travel Guide
Riverlin Valley
The background to Tuppenny Hat Detective recalls a wonderful childhood spent there and scroamin in Riverlin Valley, probably the most beautiful and underrated river valley in England and a walk from Riverlin Post Office to the Holly Bush makes for a nice leisurely walk not like in the book where they’re in a bit of a race against time.
Walkley Bank Tilt Wheel
A nice part of the walk beside the river after a drink at the Holly pub – but mind you don’t loose your shoes!
“There have been water mills in Riverlin Valley at least since the 16th century. The Walkley Bank Tilt Wheel stands at a bend of the River Riverlin below a steep, crumbling cliff, topped with woodland”
Bolehills
“Bole Hills a cinder pitch high up on a windswept hill above Walkley was the venue for many football teams and ad Kick spends a lot of time here”
The novel takes on quite a trail in and around Sheffield and takes you to some unique places. Great for budding detectives and you certainly get plenty of exercise. Spending so much time in what is called the most beautiful and underrated river valley in England, then it’s the perfect place to do your own bit of research. There is a list of Sheffield sayings and more at the back of the book.
Booktrail Boarding Pass Information: Tuppenny Hat Detective #1
Author/Guide: Brian Sellars Destination: Sheffield Departure Time: 1951
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