How could I possibly resist a mashup of so many of my favorite genres, with a dash of romance thrown in for good measure? Mary Quinn, rescued from her fate and enrolled in a girls' school that turns out to also house a secret detective agency, is placed as a companion to a spoiled girl as her first ...
3.5 stars out of 5This was a slightly unbelievable (the story begins with a twelve year old girl being sentenced to death by hanging for breaking and entering. TWELVE!) but a refreshing read, nonetheless. The book was really good till about three-fourths in. Then, suddenly, the lead protagonist's, M...
This was my first audiobook experience, and I loved it! The narration was excellent. The pacing was steady and the story pulled me in very quickly. Most of the characters were well-developed, and I can't wait to pick up the next book. This is a "young adult" book, but I think it would appeal to adul...
It's a fun, albeit ahistorical set up: an Agency of women spies in the Victorian era in London, dedicated to uncovering the work of evil-does, and addressing some of the myriad social injustices of the time. I'd recommend it to mystery fans as well as to fans of more modern spy series such as Gallag...
I thought that this was an exceptionally good read! The book grabs you from the first sentence and doesn't let go until the very end.Mary Lang is twelve and is sentenced to death by hanging for an attempt of burglary. At the last moment she is saved by a mysterious benefactress who offers her a chan...
What I loved:The story was unique and thrilling. The writing style was great! The characters are interesting and not boring at all. Even the maids had a place in this story. The suspense amazing. It was interesting and fun to see the Victorian era in general and in London specifically.The few last c...
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