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Prudence

Book One of The Custard Protocol
By Gail Carriger
Series: The Custard Protocol
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In Prudence by Gail Carriger, readers are introduced to Rue, the spirited daughter of Lady Alexia Maccon. When unexpected events lead Rue to command her own dirigible and crew on a mission to India, she encounters mishaps and adventures that combine steampunk elements with engaging humour and supernatural intrigue. The novel offers a delightful blend of fantasy and adventure in a whimsical Victorian setting.
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If you enjoy witty characters, steampunk settings, and a blend of adventure with supernatural elements, this book may appeal to you. It's perfect for readers who appreciate clever dialogue and a touch of intrigue in a Victorian England-inspired world filled with humour and eccentricity.

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Prudence

From New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger comes a new novel in the world of the Parasol Protectorate starring Prudence, the daughter of Alexia Tarabotti

* Review coverage in the genre press * Featured on www.orbitbooks.net and in the Orbit ezine * Author website at www.gailcarriger.com

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ON BEHALF OF QUEEN, COUNTRY . . . AND THE PERFECT POT OF TEA

When Prudence Alessandra Maccon Akeldama (Rue to her friends) is given an unexpected dirigible, she does what any sensible female would under similar circumstances—names it the Spotted Crumpet and floats to India in pursuit of the perfect cup of tea.

But India has more than just tea on offer. Rue stumbles upon a plot involving local dissidents, a kidnapped brigadier's wife, and some awfully familiar Scottish werewolves. Faced with a dire crisis and an embarrassing lack of bloomers, what else is a young lady of good breeding to do but turn metanatural and find out everyone's secrets, even thousand-year-old fuzzy ones?

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Prudence by Gail Carriger is praised for its feisty protagonist and a captivating, quirky world that reflects Carriger's infectious love for the genre. The book blends Victorian romance, steampunk, and alternate history, delivering witty humour reminiscent of Austen and Wodehouse. It's described as funny, action-packed, and fashion-forward, appealing to fans of romance, fantasy, and steampunk adventures.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356501796

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 March 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 320

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Fantasy Fiction Gail Carriger General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: The Custard Protocol

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger writes 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. Ms Carriger then travelled the historic cities of Europe, subsisting entirely on biscuits secreted in her handbag. She now resides in the Colonies, surrounded by fantastic shoes, where she insists on tea imported directly from London. Find out more about the author at gailcarriger.com.

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