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Oct 01, 2020
Great book fit for young middle schoolers.
Jun 17, 2020
A fast-paced mystery set in 1850's London, with clever dialogue, a sassy heroine, and plenty of intrigue.
Dec 05, 2019PolyWogg rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
BOTTOM-LINE: Best mystery I have read all year . PLOT OR PREMISE: An orphan in the mid-1800s is diverted from the gallows to a school for girls, gets her high school education, and graduates to become an operative for a special…
Apr 25, 2019
Mary Quinn is the strong independent heroine of A Spy in the House by Y.S Lee. This unique piece of literature takes place in London in the 19th century. This is the beginning of young Mary’s story. This chapter in her tale is one of the…
May 29, 2018ryner rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Once a student, orphan Mary Quinn is now a teacher herself at Miss Scrimshaw's Academy for Girls in London, 1858. When one of the head teachers offers her a mysterious post in a spy agency, Mary jumps at the opportunity to take on a role…
Oct 02, 2017kathleen_DCL rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
The first book in The Agency series about a young orphan girl named Mary Quinn living in Victorian England. Life was very hard for poor young women then and Mary has had to be very strong to survive. After being saved from the gallows,…
Jul 02, 2016LPL_AdamL rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A fast-paced mystery set in 1850's London, with clever dialogue, a sassy heroine, and plenty of intrigue. The author flips most gender conventions of the day on their heads to bring us an all-female spy agency, so there is plenty of a…
Feb 16, 2016cocoachick16 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book was very good. I enjoyed the story very much. Can't wait to read the next three books in the series!
Dec 25, 2015nidofito rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A good start to a light, historical mystery. Hopefully we have a couple years difference in the next book to allow character personality development and to develop a more mature romance.
May 29, 2015Sharonzy rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I love this series!!
Jun 06, 2014
Very similar to Secret Letters by Leah Scheier. You might want to check it out if you liked this book... I'm looking forward to the rest of the series (I believe there are 3 books so far and a 4th coming soon). The Dark Unwinding by…
May 03, 2014bookworm767 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is such a great mystery series. I love the storyline, the time period, the romance! The author has a really nice writing style and the story is easy to devour in a day. I cannot wait for her last book! I highly recommend her series.
Dec 21, 2013sax_player22 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I loved it so much if you like spy books this is definitely for you.
Aug 04, 2013bkilfoy rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
An excellent Victorian YA mystery novel. Mary is a complex and well-drawn character with an history almost as intriguing as the central mystery itself. Happily, Mary is surrounded by supporting characters who are equally interesting and a…
Jul 22, 2013happycanuck rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The first book of a series. Has intrigue and a good writing style.
allahy49
Jun 08, 2013
I want to read this book its look interesting.
soccergirl8
Jun 07, 2013soccergirl8 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
great, realistic history that describes the era and a very suspenseful storyline. Kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the whole book. Highly recommended.
Mar 17, 2013mbssmith rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was a good book, I liked the storyline, but I thought that more description of the setting and what it was like in the Victorian era would have added to the book. A sad ending, but I suppose it had to happen.
Mar 03, 2013shinigami_haru rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This was an outstanding book, the very first in "The Agency" mysteries by Y.S Lee. It was thrilling, and, quite frankly, I am very curious to see how Mary Quinn survives her next adventure, as well as her kindling romance with James.…
Aug 26, 2012
Oh my, what an excellent read this was! I LOVE Victorian stuff--the more spying, the better--and now I simply must read the others.
ForeverLeandraa
Aug 10, 2012ForeverLeandraa rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
When I looked at the cover of this book it seemed interesting to me so I choose it. While I read the book I enjoyed it very much and it's really a good book so get the book and read it .
Aug 06, 2012
I greatly enjoyed this book and have now requested the next two in the series. I like the theme of redemption throughout the book and also Mary's conflicted emotional responses to the other people around her as well as her quick wits…
franklyn123
Aug 02, 2012franklyn123 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
this book seemed interesting to me so choose this to read.
chrisgotstacks
Jul 28, 2012chrisgotstacks rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
i like this book
Jul 21, 2012Directioner44127 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Shows young women being empowered in a time of significant male domination. The heroine proves to be a complex character, who everyone can relate to in some ways.