The loyal gardener and assistant to the de Luce family, who often provides Flavia with quiet support. Harriet de Luce:
Flavia's long-lost mother, whose absence continues to cast a shadow over the family and remains a recurring mystery in the series. Amazon.com Themes and Style
The centerpiece of the mystery is a public puppet performance that ends in a literal tragedy: Rupert Porson is electrocuted during a show in front of the entire town. While others suspect an accident, Flavia suspects murder. Her investigation leads her to a dark secret from the past involving a child who died by hanging years earlier, a connection seemingly hinted at by one of the puppets. Key Characters Flavia de Luce:
