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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2011 | Grades 5-up
Gr 9 Up—On the eve of her debut into 19th-century London society, 18-year-old Agnes Wilkins wishes her life promised more than wearing the right dress for the right party in hopes of finding a suitable husband. She longs for passion like Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy share in the novels of "A Lady." At a "mummy unwrapping party," Lord Showalter hands her a pair of scissors and encourages her to make a cut into the sarcophagus wrappings, where she uncovers a silver jackal's head and impulsively hides it in her dress. Soon after her subterfuge, a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
Clever Agnes Wilkins longs for adventure and romance. But it's 1815 London, and a social debut followed quickly by marriage see...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
