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Etiquette and Espionage

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By Gail Carriger
Series: Finishing School
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Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger is a delightful blend of steampunk and comedy set in a Victorian-esque setting. The story follows 14-year-old Sophronia Temminnick, who is sent to a finishing school where young ladies are trained in espionage alongside social graces. As she navigates her whimsical education, Sophronia discovers secrets, gadgets, and unexpected friendships, making for an entertaining and adventurous read.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in a delightful mix of Victorian steampunk, mystery, and humour, following a young girl's adventurous journey in a finishing school where lessons in proper etiquette are combined with espionage skills. Its witty narrative and unique blend of genres make it a captivating read for fans of both adventure and the whimsical.

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Etiquette and Espionage

Set in the world of Gail Carriger's bestselling Parasol Protectorate series, this is the perfect series for old and new fans alike.

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It's one thing to learn to curtsy properly. It's quite another to learn to curtsy and throw a knife at the same time. Welcome to finishing school.

Sophronia is a great trial to her poor mother. Sophronia is more interested in dismantling clocks and climbing trees than proper manners— and the family can only hope that company never sees her atrocious curtsy. Mrs. Temminnick is desperate for her daughter to become a proper lady. So she enrols Sophronia in Mademoiselle Geraldine's Finishing Academy for Young Ladies of Quality.

But Sophronia soon realises the school is not quite what her mother might have hoped. At Mademoiselle Geraldine's young ladies learn to finish... everything. Certainly, they learn the fine arts of dance, dress, and etiquette, but they also learn to deal out death, diversion, and espionage— in the politest possible ways, of course. Sophronia and her friends are in for a rousing first year's education.

Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger is a delightful tale of adventure and refinement with a twist.

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Gail Carriger's Etiquette and Espionage is praised for its cleverly Victorian espionage setting, witty dialogue, and charming silliness. The book is a perfect blend of genres appealing to fans of Ally Carter and Jennifer Lynn Barnes, while also capturing readers of Cassandra Clare and Scott Westerfeld. Its humour, vivid characters, and unique charm make it a delightful start to the Finishing School series, leaving readers eager for more.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781907411588

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 February 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: ATOM

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 223g

Pages: 320

Collections

Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Gail Carriger Series: Finishing School Young Adult

About the Author

Gail Carriger began writing in order to cope with being raised in obscurity by an expatriate Brit and an incurable curmudgeon. She escaped small town life and inadvertently acquired several degrees in Higher Learning.

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