ETIQUETTE AND ESPIONAGE PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Gail Carriger | 320 pages | 02 May 2013 | Little, Brown Book Group | 9781907411588 | English | London, United Kingdom Etiquette and Espionage PDF Book Get A Copy. Sophronia whipped the horses up and set them a brisk canter. Sophronia intended to pull the dumbwaiter up from the kitchen to outside the front parlor on the ground floor, where Mrs. Personalize your media recommendations. It's clear that Carriger has an affinity for the period. An older female approached. I can curtsy now, and my eyelash fluttering is practically unparalleled. But never could Sophronia believe such a thing actually possible. Cinderella as a futuristic cyborg. Sophronia was instantly suspicious of both Mademoiselle Geraldine and the flywayman. Certainly, they learn the fine arts of dance, dress, and etiquette, but the also learn to deal out death, diversion, and espionage—in the politest possible ways, of course. She was painfully conscious of her custardy state. Good, thoroughly without fault, but perhaps nothing to write home about. Oh, no, what was initially striking about the woman was the fact that she was endowed in a manner that suggested operatic tendencies. The woman cocked her head to one side. It's introduced early on during the trip to the School but then like a sort of literary prairie dog it ducks back below ground popping up at various times throughout the book, finally making a slightly climactic appearance as the book ties up and opens the way for the next volume. Soulless Changeless Blameless Heartless Timeless Sophronia crawled over to help with the strawberries and cake that now covered the room. Imagine going to the same tea party every day. A lady is never disreputable in public, unless intended for manipulation of sympathies. Regardless, this book was still lot of fun. I thought that this book was just okay. Apr 17, Jessica rated it really liked it Shelves: teen-novels. And that's why it took me a couple of weeks to read the book, even though I liked it. Wrong kind of finishing altogether. Jul 04, Wendy Darling marked it as on-hold Shelves: s , publication , lb , young-adult , steampunk , historical-fantasy , february. The maid screamed. She closed her eyes and contemplated the possible recriminations soon to emanate from her upset mother. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. It was quite the honor. Etiquette and Espionage Writer Not this finishing school. The company is good. And, when he spoke, I listened with interest. Rating details. Despite my stumbling over the affected narrative style at the outset, I ended up being entirely swayed by its charm and cleverness, and I enjoyed the book so much that I was disappointed when it was over. I'd really like to see her go a bit longer with the next one, this felt too short! Get it now Searching for streaming and purchasing options Remember the first couple books, where the entire wizarding world ran on puns and whatever concept happened to be the most magic-y and zaney? Sophronia helped herself to two pieces of cake, just as though she had been invited to do so. I'm guessing that I would have enjoyed it more if I had read the other set first. He made a motion with one clawlike mechanical arm, beckoning. Oh, no, what was initially striking about the woman was the fact that she was endowed in a manner that suggested operatic tendencies. Sophronia is more interested in dismantling clocks and climbing trees than proper manners--and the family can only hope that company never sees her atrocious curtsy. Jun 26, Phrynne rated it really liked it Shelves: books. And that would make you, Sophronia, giggle? Jan 12, Cora Tea Party Princess rated it it was amazing. It's supposed to be funny? It is also a place to learn what makes the people around her tick, which in turn leads Sophronia to learn more about her own inner workings and a bit of wisdom. At some point she'd learn why they also required a red lace doily and a lemon. The main character, Sophronia, is fourteen but acts much older and for most of the book I forgot that the characters were children. The strange woman was also offensively beautiful, with pale skin and dark hair streaked with gray. Pillover extracted himself from the headmistress with remarkable dignity for a boy of his age and dress and retrieved his bowler from the floor. The wit and dialogue among the characters had me laughing out loud. Etiquette and Espionage Reviews At Mademoiselle's, Sophronia quickly makes both good friends and bitter rivals. Once we get moving, can we outrun them? What if they feel spurned? The addition of supernatural creatures and the fantastical school makes one leap to make Harry Potter parallels, but actually the overall tone of this is more like Jonathan Stroud's wonderful Bartimaeus triology. Certainly, they learn the fine arts of dance, dress, and etiquette, but they also learn to deal out death, diversion, and espionage--in the politest possible ways, of course. It earned four starred reviews and hit the New York Times bestseller list its first week on sale. The young lady was just telling me of some history book she was recently reading. The plot is sort of fitted in between Sophronia's revelations and education. Things tend to happen simply because Sophronia wants to be outlandish, and you know what? Werewolves are wearing top hats! With amethyst inlay. She was not, however, so progressive as to accept flying food. You'll get over it pretty quickly. Sophronia squirmed over to the pulling cable, but before she had a chance to grab it, the dumbwaiter began to descend—fast. The girl prattled on. While both the plot and the characters were a little on the "thinner" side, I highly enjoyed the Fini 3. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. View all 17 comments. Prudence Imprudence Because if it does, sign me up. Temminnick is desperate for her daughter to become a proper lady. I read ahead of him to make sure it was okay si Whatever it is. Etiquette and Espionage Read Online They were big talkers, but with a lot less interesting things to say than Dimity. The visitor forbore to remark upon it. We display the minimum age for which content is developmentally appropriate. Views Read Edit View history. Sophronia gawped, swiveling her gaze back and forth between her now-animated mother and the crowlike stranger. Books by Gail Carriger. Petunia, in her Petunia-ish way, dismissed this defense with a careless flap of one hand. She is a great tria Hummm As a separate series this is working well so far, but is still fascinating for those who have already been introduced to this wonderful world. Sophronia was duly impressed. I was left in the position of eagerly waiting for my commute to and from work to put this on. Mademoiselle Geraldine gave a tight smile. But there was no need to discuss such a thing openly with a stranger! Recommended for a light summer read around the pool and, perhaps, you may want to read The Parasol Protectorate series first, starting with Soulless. Science Fiction. On how to curtsy. Altogether an entertaining book which did not take long to read but which passed the time in a very enjoyable way. Along with Sophonia's adventures at the academy, she solves a mystery, falls in love, and saves the day, time and time again. Even though adults are present in the novel, the teen characters learn to deal with situations themselves, especially how to have faith in themselves and one another. The students' bust sizes, large or small, are often pointed out. But Sophronia doesn't feel she could ever hurt or kill someone. Sophronia was comfortable with this after living with her own family. A cute, young adult book with a steampunk theme that takes place at a "finishing" school which isn't about etiquette at all. But she always figures out how to solve a problem. Sorry to see another beautiful cover go to waste. Petunia nodded in an I-know-more-than-you manner that was highly aggravating. Thank you for your support. Finishing school! Jan 30, Jessica rated it really liked it Shelves: youngadult , steampunk. I would definitely recommend the audiobook as the narration is wonderful. 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