Author: Y.S. Lee
Published: March 9th 2010 by Candlewick
Pages: 335
Rating: 3/5
Goodreads Summary: Rescued from the gallows in 1850s London, young orphan (and thief) Mary Quinn is surprised to be offered a singular education, instruction in fine manners — and an unusual vocation. Miss Scrimshaw’s Academy for Girls is a cover for an all-female investigative unit called The Agency, and at seventeen, Mary is about to put her training to the test. Assuming the guise of a lady’s companion, she must infiltrate a rich merchant’s home in hopes of tracing his missing cargo ships. But the household is full of dangerous deceptions, and there is no one to trust — or is there? Packed with action and suspense, banter and romance, and evoking the gritty backstreets of Victorian London, this breezy mystery debuts a daring young detective who lives by her wits while uncovering secrets — including those of her own past.
Review:
I don't normally read that much historical fiction, as I find it quiet boring. I also am not really into spy books either. For some reason though the idea of a Victorian Age female spy was interesting to me, and thus I read this book. It was alright, not my favorite but it also isn't my least favorite. The writing to me was Victorianish, and the characters also fit the era. James was annoying but then again there always has to be an annoying male/female protagonist in books now a days. Mary was a good character, I liked her background. Other than that, I don't really have much to say about this book. Mind you, I haven't really had anything to say about the past few books. I'm either getting lazy (which is entirely possible) or I just can't think straight. (which is also entirely possible) But um ya, it was an alright book. Definitely for someone who likes spy stories.
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