The Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps by Murray Lachlan Young

The Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps by Murray Lachlan Young

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The Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps is a modern ballad in verse form, reminiscent of the Tale of Tam o’ Shanter, but with a child protagonist. Crispin inherits a ghostly and ghastly stately pile, threatened by a curse and menaced by a demonic butler.

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The Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps by Murray Lachlan Young

With 52 original illustrations, and told entirely in verse, The Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps centres on young Crispin, the recently orphaned master of the Raddlesham Mumps. With only the company of the ancient butler Kenilworth, Crispin hears the tale od the lords of Raddlesham Mumps and their untimely demises. But Crispin doesn't realkse that the malevolent force that has been the bane of his family for generations has turned its gaze towards him. Ghosts faeries and witches are brought to life by artist Julie Verhoeven. Young and Verhoeven's gothic collaboration outlines the perils of inheritance.
Murray Lachlan Young is a poet, stand-up performer, broadcaster, playwright, screenwriter and children’s author. He came to prominence during the Brit-Pop era of the mid-1990s, when he became the only poet to sign a contract worth £1M. Julie Verhoven is an illustrator and designer who has collaborated with brands such as Louis Vuitton, Versace and Peter Jensen. While she is recognised primarily for her work in fashion, she has also contributed illustrations to books, magazines and album covers.
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ISBN 13 9781910895276
ISBN 10 191089527X
Title The Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps
Author Murray Lachlan Young
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Scotland Street Press
Year published 2018-08-01
Number of pages 110
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.