In "The Diamond of Drury Lane," young Cat Royal, an orphan raised in the lively theatre of London, finds herself ensnared in an adventurous mystery. Set against the backdrop of the 18th-century world of drama and intrigue, Cat discovers a valuable diamond has gone missing. As she navigates the vibrant theatre community, she encounters a host of eccentric characters, from actors to thieves, all while unraveling clues that lead to danger and excitement. With her cleverness and courage, Cat must race against time to solve the mystery, protect her friends, and secure her place in the world she loves. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Cat Royal Adventures .

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.

There are 424 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Roaring Brook Press .

Julia Golding is a multi-award winning writer for adults and young adults, including the Cat Royal series. Former British diplomat and Oxfam policy adviser, she has now published over fifty books in genres ranging from historical adventure to fantasy. She has a doctorate in English literature from Oxford. Lion Children's is thrilled to publish The Curious Science Quest series and The Curious Crime.