A Spy in the House (The Agency, #1)
Author: Y.S. LeeGenres: Action, Adventure, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Young AdultSeries: The AgencyIntroducing 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. From the Hardcover edition.Y. S. Lee did a great job writing, “A Spy in the House.” This YA mystery thriller is sure to capture your attention and keep your interest throughout the entire book. I found it similar, in parts, to the popular Enola Holmes stories. The protagonist is a 17-year-old girl who is quite capable in many ways for her new life as an undercover investigator. Though she does have her Read more