In "The Case of the Counterfeit Criminals" by Jordan Stratford, the clever young detective Mary J. Holmes partners with her friend, the brilliant scientist Ada Lovelace, to solve a gripping mystery. When counterfeit banknotes start circulating in Victorian London, Mary and Ada dive into the heart of the criminal underworld. Their investigation uncovers a web of deception and danger, testing their intellect and friendship. As they confront criminals and navigate societal norms, the duo must use their unique skills to outsmart the culprits and restore order. This engaging tale combines adventure with historical intrigue, showcasing the power of collaboration and intellect. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Wollstonecraft Detective Agency .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers .

Jordan Stratford has been pronounced clinically dead, and was briefly (mistakenly) wanted by INTERPOL for international industrial espionage. He is an ordained priest, has won numerous sword fights, jaywalked the streets of Paris, San Francisco, and Sao Paulo, and was once shot by a stray rubber bullet in a London riot. He lives on a tiny windswept Pacific island populated predominantly by realtors and carnivorous gulls. Pennsylvania-born Kelly Murphy has written articles for Brokelyn, Brooklyn Based, Chic Today, NCTE's The Council Chronicle, and various other publications. Kelly graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in English and has worked in publishing.