Release date: March 9, 2010
Number of pages: 335
Publisher: Candlewick
From: Publisher
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.
*****
Wow! A Spy In The House was such a great book. I absolutely loved everything about it. I couldn’t put it down and I can’t wait for the second book in the series. If it’s anything like this one it will be spectacular!
My favorite thing about A Spy In The House was probably the setting. I love historicals and Victorian London even more. Everything about the book was good but the setting was described in perfect detail and I felt as if I was there. It drew me in from the very first page.
The cast of characters in A Spy In The House were brilliant. Mary was such a great mix of emotions and characteristics. Sometimes she was bold and outgoing and sometimes she was shy and nervous. I loved seeing both sides of her. Then there was James. Their relationship was quite unusual but made the book even more entertaining. He was great. =]
Overall, A Spy In The House is a novel for mystery and historical lovers everywhere. There was never a dull moment. I can’t wait for more of Mary Quinn’s story and luckily the second book will be available this August!
First line: She should have been listening to the judge.
Writing: 5/5
Characters: 5/5
Plot: 5/5
Ending: 5/5
Originality: 5/5
Overall: 25/25=A++
Cover: 4/5=B-
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Thanks for the review! I wasn’t sure if I should read it or not. I think I’ll pick it up soon though.
This seems kinda awesome. I love novels that are setback in time as well. I might pick this up one day, but great review 🙂
-Kaylyn
Secretly Captivated
I sooo want to read this! I’m hoping to grab this at my next trip to the bookstore.
=) Awesome Review
This was a great book ,I agree 🙂 I loved it very much. I love Johnny’s & Mary’s relationship.
That is another good review of the book…glad I added it to my TBR shelf 🙂