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A Spy in the House

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Introducing an exciting new series! Steeped in Victorian atmosphere and intrigue, this diverting mystery trails a feisty heroine as she takes on a precarious secret assignment. 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.


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Series: The Agency Publisher: Candlewick Press

Kindle Book

  • Release date: November 5, 2010

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780763651824
  • Release date: November 5, 2010

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780763651824
  • File size: 1339 KB
  • Release date: November 5, 2010

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Kindle Book
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English

Levels

ATOS Level:5.1
Lexile® Measure:680
Interest Level:6-12(MG+)
Text Difficulty:3-4

Introducing an exciting new series! Steeped in Victorian atmosphere and intrigue, this diverting mystery trails a feisty heroine as she takes on a precarious secret assignment. 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.


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  • Details

    Publisher:
    Candlewick Press

    Kindle Book
    Release date: November 5, 2010

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9780763651824
    Release date: November 5, 2010

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9780763651824
    File size: 1339 KB
    Release date: November 5, 2010

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    ATOS Level: 5.1
    Lexile® Measure: 680
    Interest Level: 6-12(MG+)
    Text Difficulty: 3-4
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