New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger writes to cope with being raised in obscurity by an expatriate Brit and an incurable curmudgeon. She escaped small town life and inadvertently acquired several degrees in Higher Learning. Ms. Carriger then traveled the historic cities of Europe, subsisting entirely on biscuits secreted in her handbag. She resides in the Colonies, surrounded by fantastic shoes, where she insists on tea imported from London.
Praise for Curtsies & Conspiracies: * "Carriger's second steampunk
adventure exceeds the first... the fun, again, is in watching
ever-practical Sophronia sneak and scheme her way into sometimes
dangerous, sometimes riotously funny, situations.... We repeat:
This witty, light-hearted series is not to be missed."--Booklist,
starred review
* "[A] delightfully madcap espionage adventure..."--Kirkus Reviews,
starred review
* "[A] world of manners, steampunk, and the supernatural.
[Carriger] again manages to blend the rules of etiquette with
inventions and creatures effortlessly, creating a diverse world of
wonder."--VOYA, starred review
* "Carriger deploys laugh-out-loud bon mots on nearly every
page...Amid all the fun, the author works in commentary on race and
class in a sparkling start to the Finishing School
series."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "Carriger's leading lady is a strong, independent role model for
female readers... Ladies and gentlemen of propriety are combined
with dirigibles, robots, werewolves, and vampires, making this
story a steampunkmystery and an adventure mash-up that is sure to
intrigue readers..." --School Library Journal, starred review
* "Carriger's YA debut brings...cleverly Victorian methods of
espionage, witty banter, lighthearted silliness, and a ship full of
intriguingly quirky people."--Booklist, starred review
* "Teenage and adult fans alike will rejoice that Carriger retains
her flair for musical prose, over-the-top names, clever wit, and
strange yet helpful mechanical devices of all kinds. Carriger's
blend of comically exaggerated characters and madcap action will
easily win over readers once again."--Publishers Weekly, starred
review
"[Carriger] jumps right into the thick of the action, developing a
fast-paced plot that is sure to keep readers' attention...this is a
must-have purchase."--School Library Journal
"If spunky Lady Sybil from Downton Abbey happened onto a steampunk
set, she might look a lot like Sophronia Angelina
Temminnick."--ShelfAwareness
"Sophronia Temminick and her friends once again face adventure and
mystery.... Carriger's trademark wit and humor are ever-present,
and this outing in the Finishing School series finishes on a more
emotional note as the heroine discovers where her heart
lies."--School Library Journal
"The language is every bit as delightful as in Sophronia's first
adventure... even in this weightier tale."--Kirkus Reviews
"The strength, wit, charisma, and sheer likeability of Sophronia is
a refreshing and welcome change from the typical protagonist of
today's young adult novels...Teenage girls will laugh, cheer, and
empathize as the girls at the academy experience all of the same
emotions they do, but in a Victorian steampunk fashion."--Library
Media Connection
"Thrilling.... the well-wrought steampunk/supernatural setting
provides a vibrant backdrop to Sophronia's fast-paced adventures
and witty banter, and her difficult dilemmas...add emotional
depth." --The Horn Book
Praise for Etiquette & Espionage: An ALSC Notable Book for
ChildrenA YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick
A YALSA Popular Paperbacks Pick
A Horn Book Summer Reading List Selection
Praise for Waistcoats & Weaponry: A 2015 Locus Award Nominee
A 2015 Steampunk Chronicle Best Young Adult Steampunk Fiction
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