Scarlet and Ivy: The Curse in the Candlelight – Sophie Cleverly

There's a secret waiting to be uncovered at Rookwood School. When Scarlet and Ivy return for a new term, they discover that someone is trying to drive away the new headmistress with spooky tricks, mysterious sightings, and terrifying pranks. As winter sets in and candles flicker in the dark, the twins must investigate the truth behind an ancient school curse before the haunting escalates into complete chaos.

An atmospheric and spooky fifth entry described as having "fantastic twin teamwork and a haunting mystery." Trending in middle-grade mystery and dark academia communities for its ghost-hunting tropes, winter aesthetic, atmospheric candlelit secrets, and sisterly partnership.

Ideal for fans of Robin Stevens's Murder Most Unladylike series, Katherine Rundell's The Good Thieves, or Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. Book 5 in the Scarlet and Ivy series — Books 1 (The Lost Twin), 2 (The Whispers in the Walls), and 3 (The Dance in the Dark) are also available in store.

A paperback (2017) in Good condition — light shelf wear, clean text pages, firm binding.