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Curtsies & Conspiracies

by Gail Carriger

Finishing-school lessons and a London conspiracy

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Finishing-school lessons and a London conspiracy

Sophronia’s training at Mademoiselle Geraldine’s combines the expected social polish with preparation for espionage. In this sequel, her investigations aboard the dirigible school lead into a field trip to London, where a conspiracy threatens both humans and supernaturals. The contrast between etiquette lessons and clandestine work gives the story its central frame, while the setting brings together a floating school, the London Season, and steampunk elements. The plot builds on the stolen-device intrigue introduced in the previous book, while placing Sophronia’s spy skills at the heart of the new danger.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in historical fiction with steampunk elements.
  • Readers who enjoy stories that combine espionage with finishing-school and social-season settings.
  • Those following Sophronia’s adventures from Etiquette & Espionage.

Themes

Espionage and investigationEtiquette and social expectationsConspiracyHumans and supernaturals

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Book overview

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? Find out in this thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestselling Etiquette & Espionage!

Sophronia's first year at Mademoiselle Geraldine's Finishing Academy for Young Ladies of Quality has certainly been rousing! For one thing, finishing school is training her to be a spy (won't Mumsy be surprised?). Furthermore, Sophronia got mixed up in an intrigue over a stolen device and had a cheese pie thrown at her in a most horrid display of poor manners.

Now, as she 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 field trip to London than is apparent at first. A conspiracy is afoot--one with dire implications for both supernaturals and humans. Sophronia must rely on her training to discover who is behind the dangerous plot-and survive the London Season with a full dance card.

In this bestselling sequel to the New York Times bestselling Etiquette & Espionage, class is back in session with more petticoats and poison, tea trays and treason. Gail's distinctive voice, signature humor, and lush steampunk setting are sure to be the height of fashion this season.
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