Based on real historical characters with fantastical lives, The Houdini Inheritance brings masterful story-telling to the page with feats of daring, thrill and intrigue! Readers are transported to the age of the awe-inspiring - a time of Vaudeville, seaside promenades and pure entertainment when audiences sat completely captivated by escape artists, magicians, clairvoyants and musicians. The possibility of the supernatural being involved in the performance made everything that more exciting! At the centre of it all was the legendary escapologist, Harry Houdini!
Glory Copperfield and her best friend Dennis live in the seaside town of Sidford-by-the-Sea in 1926. They love the wonderfully mysterious performances at the seafront and dream of becoming performers themselves one day. When Houdini visits their town, they can't wait to see him! A surprise, extra performace where members of the audience are invited to challenge Houdini to escape from an object of their own prompts Glory to bring her grandfather's old, often-sticking, handcuffs from his time tattooing prisoners in the Boer War. Suddenly, their lives become intwinned with the master of illusion, his wife and her enthusiastic dog. Slight of hand, strange code words and musings about people's ability to communicate with the dead lead Glory and Dennis on the most incredible journey.
As they strive to discover who might be threatening Houdini and trying to steal his tricks, Glory and Dennis learn so much about themselves and their families. In a world that celebrates showmanship and secrets, the realise some secrets are meant to be shared and the most daring feats are easier with people you can trust by your side.
A huge thank you to Faber Children's Books for an early copy of this wonderful story!
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