Synopses & Reviews
A warning to all young ladies of delicate breeding who wish to embark upon lives of adventure: Don't. Sixteen-year-old Peggy is a well-bred orphan who is coerced into posing as a lady in waiting at the palace of King George I. Life is grand, until Peggy starts to suspect that the girl she's impersonating might have been murdered. Unless Peggy can discover the truth, she might be doomed to the same terrible fate. But in a court of shadows and intrigue, anyone could be a spy—perhaps even the handsome young artist with whom Peggy is falling in love . . .
History and mystery spark in this effervescent series debut.
Review
"A rollicking spy caper in corsets. . . . This witty romp will delight fans of historical fiction as well as mystery lovers."
—Kirkus, starred review
Review
* "A rollicking spy caper in corsets. . . . This witty romp will delight fans of historical fiction as well as mystery lovers." —
Kirkus, starred review
"Zettel has created a dynamic, immensely likable heroine in Peggy, and she folds in history, both cultural and political. . . . A sequel is in the works, and it will be eagerly anticipated by fans of Libba Bray." —Booklist
"A solid opening volley in a promising series." —Publishers Weekly
"The protagonist, clever and witty, makes a compelling heroine." —School Library Journal
"This combination of willful heroine and royal backdrop will appeal to history buffs and readers who like their subterfuge accessorized by a few frills and ruffles." —Bulletin
"The perfect balance of history and mystery, this novel is fantastic. . . . Sarah Zettel is an author to watch, and readers will be eagerly awaiting the next Palace of Spies installment." —VOYA, 4Q 4P J S
Synopsis
Peggy Fitzroy is clever enough to fake her way into King George's court in London, but is she clever enough to survive in his Palace of Spies?
Synopsis
Peggy Fitzroy--card sharp, house-breaker, forger, thief--is once again back in the court of King George. But as even the people she has trusted most reveal themselves to be not what they seem, can the spy and confidential agent successfully sort out her loyalties--or is she destined to be used as a pawn in a bigger, more dangerous, game?
Synopsis
Things are turning around for seventeen-year-old Peggy Fitzroy, a once-orphaned spy. Her father is back from the dead, and her unwanted engagement has been called off for good. But when a mysterious veiled woman shows up, Peggy uncovers a fresh slew of questions about her past, present, and future. Now Peggy is back at the palace, unsure of the loyalties she thought she held. With the Jacobite uprising stalking ever closer to the throne, it’s imperative that Peggy discover who she can really trust. Can she save herself and the royal family, or is she doomed as a pawn in this most deadly game?
About the Author
Sarah Zettel, author of the American Fairy trilogy, is an acclaimed science fiction, fantasy, romance, and mystery writer. She lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan, with her rocket-scientist husband, her son, and a cat named Buffy the Vermin Slayer. Visit her website at www.sarahzettel.com.