The Golden Tresses of the Dead: A Flavia De Luce Novel Summary
Alan Bradley

The Golden Tresses of the Dead: A Flavia De Luce Novel Overview

Alan Bradley's mystery, The Golden Tresses of the Dead, is the story of Flavia de Luce, a young girl who works with her partner Arthur W. Dogger to solve the mystery of who put a finger in her sister's wedding cake and why they did it. Their investigation leads to the discovery of the ringleader of a confidence scheme and the people who work for him. At the same time, Flavia moves forward in her own hero's journey as she becomes a better version of herself and a better detective. Themes relating to family relationships, deception, pride, collaboration, and the dual nature of things are prevalent in the narrative.