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The Twelve Quests are a series of children's fairy tale books that revive the darkly Gothic atmosphere of the 19th century and reignite the richness of European folklore. This series of modern classics tell the woeful tale of ten year old twins, Albert and Florence Leadington, who are forced to embark on an extraordinary trip to complete twelve devious and deadly quests.

Bluebeard’s Key

It was 1849 and times were as hard as nails for most people in Victorian London. It was fine and dandy if you were rich and could afford to eat until your belly was full but it was quite another matter

A Dragon’s Tooth

It was 1849 and times were as sombre as a funeral for most people, but far worse by a long stretch for ten year old twins Albert and Florrie Leadington.

After being rescued from Mrs. Snagglesnarle's vile orphanage in Victorian London

The Pied Piper’s Flute

It was 1849 and in Victorian London times were as miserable as sin for most people, but far worse for ten year old twins Albert and Florrie Leadington. After being rescued from Mrs. Snagglesnarle's dreadful orphanage by their reluctant new guardian Mr. Arthur Canarthy, they discover their parents aren't actually dead but have been cursed.

Rapunzel’s Hair

It was 1849 and times were as tricky as dodgy dice for most people, but even more unpredictable for ten year old twins Albert and Florrie Leadington. Considering it had been just three short months since Arthur Canarthy had unwillingly rescued them from Mrs. Snagglesnarle's vile orphanage and informed them their parents weren't actually dead but cursed

A Firebird’s Feather

It was 1849 and times were as tough as old boots for most people, but far worse for ten year old twins Albert and Florrie Leadington. Whilst most children had relatively safe and happy existences, this unfortunately was not the case for the twins. They had been forced to face all manner of danger