Curtsies & Conspiracies
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2013 · Est. 7 hour read

Curtsies & Conspiracies

By Gail Carriger

Book #2 in the Finishing School series

A young spy-in-training uncovers a deadly conspiracy threatening both supernaturals and humans.

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310 pages· 73,031 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Sophronia's first year at Mademoiselle Geraldine's Finishing Academy is anything but ordinary. Trained as a spy, she stumbles upon a conspiracy with grave consequences for supernaturals and humans alike. As she navigates the dirigible school, eavesdrops on teachers, and climbs to secretive boiler rooms, a field trip to London reveals more than expected. Can Sophronia use her skills to unmask the plot and survive the London Season's social whirl? With espionage, intrigue, and a dash of steampunk flair, this adventure promises danger and excitement at every turn.

From the publisher

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 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 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.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
310
Words
73,031
Reading age
12–18
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
HL760L
Themes & topics
Books about historyBooks about manners and etiquetteBooks about robotsBooks about schoolBooks about spies
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.8
F&P level
~R
AR points
12
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
163551
Publication
Published
November 5, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316190114

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