Saskia Lyons
Saskia lives in Bath where she completed the Creative Writing BA and Writing for Young People MA at Bath Spa University. With a background as a make-up artist for film, Saskia has also worked as a character performer at Disneyland Paris. Working in the arts led to her passion for creating character-driven stories of adventures and sisterhood. Away from writing, you’ll find Saskia working as a toyseller for a magical and independent toyshop in Bath.
Emmeline
Emmeline is a middle grade historical mystery that reimagines Emmeline Pankhurst as a young detective. In this Enola Holmes meets A Series of Unfortunate Events story, Emmeline investigates the murder of strict matron Madam Prim, uncovering secrets beneath the streets of Manchester. A crime-solving suffragette adventure; perfect for fans of A Murder Most Unladylike and The Mysterious Benedict Society.
Emmeline is bored of learning ladylike things. She wants to be a detective. Sent on a charitable visit to a cotton mill by her parents, she meets Clara, a workhouse girl with a strong dislike for young ladies like her. However, they are forced to unite upon finding the most chilling evidence of foul play Emmeline has ever discovered … a dead body.