Diamond Of Drury Lane Paperback – April 6, 2017

Good story with a charming heroine and great period research.

I'm 16 and I love the Cat Royal series so much! I've already read The Diamond of Drury Lane 4 times! My parents gave it to me for Christmas last year and I couldn't put it down! There was so much action, suspense it kept it interesting through the whole book! (I also loved your Companions Quartet books!) And I would love to read your new book! :) ~Brigid

Book is hard to find Granddaughter loved it

My daughter 9-10 years old loves this series.

It was a cute story, and I loved reading it. I got it for my Daughter but I read it first. She can't wait to read it!

Loved the book and sent one to my Mom!

Awesome book!!!Very adventurous story.Spoiler alert- Billy ends up kissing Cat at a dinner party in Cat O'Nine Tails!!!

I have passed this book several times in the Young Adult section of the public library and have always been intrigued to read it. So last month I FINALLY checked the book out and began reading. The book appealed to me as being an 18th Century Nancy Drew series. I was pretty stoked, given I have a fancy for Historical Fiction and Mysterys. I like all kinds of mysteries but this seemed to be more cloak and dagger like and I love those the most.Unfortunately, for me.. I was very misguided in the fact that this book was in the YA section and not the Middle Grade section. The book is very MG and quite predictable, as well as NOT that much of a mystery. There were parts I liked and enjoyed and the characters are great but honestly it was just a giant book of subliminal lesson teaching to 8-12 year olds.My other complaint is that the book is a BIG book that dragged out, by page 150 I was only JUST beginning to learn the plot. I rarely complain that a book is too long, usually the opposite is said. However, someone should have heavily edited The Diamon of Drury Lane, the story and atomosphere could have easily been told is less than 200 pages. In fact, I have seen many books, with far more substance do just that.With that being said... The Diamond of Drury Lane is not a bad book, it is just not a book that should be in the YA section. The right age group would most likely enjoy this book and series. It just wasn't my cup of tea.

The Diamond of Drury Lane follows Cat, a young girl growing up in the 1790s. Cat is fortunate as she tells us, she was left on the step of Drury Lane Theatre as a baby and Mr Sheridan took her in. While she has no idea of her heritage she has a home and fascinating one at that.Unlike many of her peers Cat can read and write, taught to her by the previous prompt at Drury Lane. She is also street smart and knows how to handle herself when left on her own.The story starts with a riot at the theatre because of a really bad play. That night Cat overhears Mr Sheridan talk about the Diamond of Drury Lane. When she's discovered hiding behind a curtain Mr Sheridan tasks her with protecting the diamond.This book is beautifully written, exciting and full of interesting historical information and characters. It's also very funny, Cat's narration is excellent and vivid. Despite the adventure Julia Golding has not ignored the darker side to Cat's world which I think is great.An excellent introduction to such a special girl, I'm really looking forward to reading Cat's next adventure.

The first in the series full of adventure out on the wild rough streets of London . Cat Royal is rather headstrong and bold and gets up to all sorts.Scrapes with her nemesis Billy Shepherd, disguise and lots more. Not my favourite book but a great read for those interested in Victorian London, the theatre and adventure stories this could be the perfect book for you .

My 12 year old daughter lived the story and read it in 2 days!

My young daughter had her performance at the National Theatre cut short by lockdown and I bought this for her birthday in the hope it would help her to get through the loss. We enjoyed reading it together and would highly recommend it.

Good read. My daughter LOVED this book. Well written and great story. Highly recommended to KS2, tween age and even the grown ups love it too