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Curtsies and Conspiracies

Number 2 in series
By Gail Carriger
Series: Finishing School
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Curtsies and Conspiracies follows the adventures of Sophronia Temminnick at a finishing school for espionage. As she navigates through etiquette lessons, she uncovers a complex web of espionage and technology. Located aboard a flying dirigible, the school holds secrets that challenge Sophronia and her friends to untangle various mysteries while refining their covert and ladylike skills.
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You might enjoy this book if you are a fan of steampunk adventure mingled with social intrigue and a dash of humour. It's perfect for those who appreciate strong-willed protagonists navigating an unusual finishing school where espionage and societal manners are equally important. If you like a light-hearted mix of mystery and historical fantasy, this young adult novel offers just the right ingredients.

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Curtsies and Conspiracies

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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Does one need four fully-grown foxgloves for decorating a dinner table for six guests? Or is it six foxgloves to kill four fully-grown guests?

Sophronia's first year at school has certainly been rousing. First, her finishing school is training her to be a spy (won't Mumsy be surprised!). Secondly, she gets mixed up in an intrigue over a stolen device and has a cheese pie thrown at her.

Now, as Sophronia sneaks around the dirigible school, eavesdropping on the teachers' quarters and making clandestine climbs to the ship's boiler room, she learns that there may be more to a school trip to London than at first appears...

Vampires, werewolves, and humans are all after the prototype Sophronia recovered in Etiquette and Espionage, which has the potential to alter human and supernatural travel. Sophronia must try to uncover who is behind a dangerous plot to control the prototype... as well as survive the London season with a full dance card.

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Curtsies and Conspiracies by Gail Carriger is often praised for blending steampunk elements, engaging characters, and witty dialogue, appealing to young adult readers. The book's world-building and charming protagonist are frequently highlighted, with readers enjoying the mix of espionage and humour. Some critiques mention a slower pace in certain parts, but the overall inventive plot and enchanting atmosphere tend to win over fans.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781907411601

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 November 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: ATOM

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 320

Collections

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

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 survived her early years by reading most of her local library and memorizing Greek battles. Eventually she escaped small-town life and inadvertently acquired several degrees in Higher Learning. In pursuit of further finishing, Ms. Carriger traveled the historic cities of Europe, subsisting entirely on the biscuits secreted in her handbag. The Finishing School series is Gail's first foray into young adult fiction. In it, she travels back to a time before the Parasol Protectorate, explaining the mysteries of this steampunk world and visiting a few old friends. Gail now resides in the Colonies, surrounded by fantastic shoes, where she insists on tea imported from London.

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