Synopsis from Goodreads...
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...
"Miss Closet must have paused to repin that hair. It was scraped back severely now, when a few minutes ago it had been tumbling down her shoulders."--A Spy in the House by Y.S. Lee
Comments: I've just started my reread of this one. I read A Spy in the House a long time ago, and don't remember what happens in the book. So, I'm really excited to read it again. What are you reading this week?
I've been considering trying this book. Hope you like it this time around too!
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From what I remember, the first three books of this series were some of my favorites. I haven't gotten the last book yet, but I do want to see how the series ends. Thanks for stopping by. :-)
DeleteThis book has been on my TBR mountain for quite a while. It sounds like I'd enjoy it but I haven't had a chance to try it yet. I am spotlighting Winter by Marissa Meyer this week. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely excited to get back to A Spy in the House. I don't really remember what happened, but I do know that I enjoyed the book. Thanks for stopping by! :D
Deleteoh I think I need this book like now! It sounds fantastic!!!
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DeleteI do love dangerous deceptions and banter and romance. Thanks for sharing and enjoy. Thanks for visiting my blog.
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DeleteI had not heard of this, I'm looking into it now, thanks!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely check this series out if it seems like something you would enjoy. Thanks for stopping by! :-)
DeleteI'm not familiar with this one. Thanks for sharing. Hope you're enjoying it!
ReplyDeleteIt's always fun to revisit a book you don't remember. This does sound entertaining too:)
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The synopsis is what originally drew me to the book. So, I'm really excited to reread the first three books. Thanks for stopping by! :D
DeleteI've heard good things about this one and I've been meaning to pick it up. Thanks for the reminder and happy weekend!
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DeleteThis is a new to me author and book - sounds interesting. Thanks for visiting my Friday memeearlier
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DeleteAlthough I'm not sure about the 56, whoopie she changed her hair, but still the book synopsis pulls me into wanting to read the story to find out why she changed it. :-) Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteCool! A historical lady soy novel!
ReplyDeleteHere is my F56 from the book I'm reading this week: https://vfseattle.wordpress.com/2016/03/18/friday-56-all-the-birds-in-the-sky/
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DeleteI've heard good things about this series. I hope it's as great as I hear it is :)
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