A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley

This is the third Flavia de Luce novel and it was as captivating as the first two! I am definitely hooked. I must have read it a little too quickly, though, first time through because I missed some important clues right up front. I wasn't paying attention! It's hard for me to slow down and enjoy the humor and subtleties when I'm driven by the plot to find out what happens next. The main plot twist I missed was about the Hobblers, so I'm ready to read it again so it will fit together better for me. Despite this gap in my understanding, it was a satisfying read! And I think Flavia's father and one of her sisters are showing signs of actual warmth! This is stunning, and makes me wonder if Flavia is growing up and recognizing these signs or if they are truly indicative of change in the family. This question motivates me to read the next installment, which I have, but have not yet allowed myself to pick up...maybe over Thanksgiving break when I can put my whole mind and time into it! Something to look forward to...