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macrumors G5
I think that you will enjoy them.
Actually, they are quite wonderful, rich in atmosphere and setting, rollicking good tales, terrific characters, and with a warm, yet ethical, core.
Moreover, Philip Pullman writes terrific female characters, not just the heroes, such Sally Lockhart (among others) in this series, and Lyra Silvertongue in His Dark Materials, but terrific female villains, too; and his male characters - especially those on the side of "good" - are warm and engaging and attractive people.
I loved Lyra!
Have you ever read any "Flavia de Luce" books by Alan Bradley? Not even remotely the same type of book yet still really enjoyable.