Part of A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket, book 3
First published 2000
The Baudelaire children are sent to live with their agoraphobic Aunt Josephine. But the ever-scheming Count Olaf soon arrives, determined to steal the family fortune. With their timid guardian too afraid to help, the orphans must use their wits to foil Olaf's latest diabolical plan before it's too late. In this gripping installment, the Baudelaires discover that even the most fearful can find the courage to stand up to a formidable foe.
Genres: adventure, mystery, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, orphans
214 pages · Paperback · Scholastic, Inc