Verity Sparks and the Scarlet Hand

A fanciful story, good for capable readers -- Janet Croft * 103.1FM Grafton *
Set in Castlemaine in 1880, it has a lovely old-fashioned feel, and is filled with characters with unusual histories, laced with tragedy, from places far and wide. -- ReadPlus * ReadPlus *
The names of the characters were amusing and made me grimace and smirk as my imagination gave each character substance. -- Reading Time * Reading Time *
Set in 1880, in colonial Victoria, and featuring a wide range of characters from around the globe, the story will engage strong readers with a love of mystery and of historical fiction. -- Aussie Reviews * Aussie Reviews *
The language in the book is easy to read, but there a many twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. There are colourful characters that make the story interesting and involved. There is excitement, intrigue and surprise endings of both joy and sadness from the many story lines. -- Creative Kids Tales * Creative Kids Tales *
This book is amazing and I highly recommend it for people ages 9+, the series is great. * The Examiner *
Set in Castlemaine in 1880, it has a lovely old-fashioned feel, and is filled with characters with unusual histories, laced with tragedy, from places far and wide. * Read Plus *
The names of the characters were amusing and made me grimace and smirk as my imagination gave each character substance. * Reading Time *
A range of rounded characters, a setting which is beautifully described and an involved and thought-provoking story makes this an excellent read. * Magpies Magazine *