A historical novel in the mould of Dickens, this is the first in a new series. Penelope Tredwell is a 13 year old orphan heiress of the bestselling magazine, }The Penny Dreadful{. One day she receives a letter from the governor of the notorious Bedlam madhouse which plunges her into an adventure. With appeal to fans of Anthony Horowitz and Philip Reeve. Ages: 9+