Waistcoats and Weaponry

Waistcoats and Weaponry

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Nov 4, 2014 · English · Hardcover (298 pages)
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Format Hardcover
Pages 298
Language English
Published Nov 4, 2014
Publisher Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-10 0316190276
ISBN-13 9780316190275

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Sophronia Temminnick is back for her second year at the unconventional finishing school, and she is embracing the challenges that come with it. As she navigates the peculiarities of elegant education, she finds herself ensconced in a whirlwind of mischievous escapades, espionage, and an array of peculiar characters. With wit and charm, Sophronia is determined to prove that her studies in etiquette and the art of clandestine operations can go hand in hand.

The school itself, a remarkable institution teeming with steampunk gadgets and secrets, serves as a backdrop for Sophronia’s adventures. Here, the curriculum includes not just the finer points of behavior but also the intricacies of weaponry—like her latest accessory, a steel-bladed fan. The young aristocrat quickly discovers that survival in this elite society requires both refinement and resourcefulness, and she excels at both.

Amidst the laughter and intrigue, friendship blossoms, alliances are tested, and the threat of danger looms on the horizon. Sophronia must use her keen intellect and her unyielding spirit as she plunges deeper into the world of intrigue, making choices that will shape her future. The line between poise and peril blurs, revealing that perhaps a lady's education is not just about decorum but about courage and cunning as well.
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