Waiting on Wednesday: Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, which shines a light on eagerly anticipated upcoming releases.  This week, my pick is:

Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd by Alan Bradley
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Date: September 20, 2016
Flavia de Luce #8

"It’s Christmastime, and in spite of being ejected from Miss Bodycote’s Female Academy in Canada, twelve-year-old Flavia de Luce is excited to be sailing home to England. But instead of a joyous homecoming, she is greeted on the docks with unfortunate news: Her father has fallen ill, and a hospital visit will have to wait while he rests. But with Flavia’s blasted sisters and insufferable cousin underfoot, Buckshaw now seems both too empty—and not empty enough. Only too eager to run an errand for the vicar’s wife, Flavia hops on her trusty bicycle, Gladys, to deliver a message to a reclusive wood-carver. Finding the front door ajar, Flavia enters and stumbles upon the poor man’s body hanging upside down on the back of his bedroom door. The only living creature in the house is a feline that shows little interest in the disturbing scene. Curiosity may not kill this cat, but Flavia is energized at the prospect of a new investigation." -- From Goodreads

I love Flavia de Luce.  She is seriously so spunky, plus I always end up learning some chemistry from these books as well.  Plus I love the narrator of the audiobooks.  I can't wait!