Assassin's Masque

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 wurde 1966 in Kalifornien geboren und lebt heute in Michigan. Gleich für ihr Debüt, den futuristischen Roman »Reclamation«, wurde sie mit dem renommierten Locus Award ausgezeichnet. Nach weiteren erfolgreichen Science-Fiction-Romanen wagt sie sich mit ihrer Isavalta-Saga nun auf das Gebiet der Fantasy vor.

Summary

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?

Additional text

"For fans of humorous historical mysteries. . . . a delightful read."  —VOYA   "Like its heroine, Zettel's tale is still smarter and wittier than its rivals." —Kirkus Reviews

Report

"For fans of humorous historical mysteries. . . . a delightful read." -VOYA "Like its heroine, Zettel's tale is still smarter and wittier than its rivals." -Kirkus Reviews

Product details

• Authors: Sarah Zettel
• Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.01.2017
• EAN: 9780544813175
• ISBN: 978-0-544-81317-5
• No. of pages: 432
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 212 mm x 24 mm
• Weight: 354 g
• Series: Palace of Spies; Palace of Spies
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Romance / General *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Mysteries & Detective Stories *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Action & Adventure / General *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Girls & Women *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Family / Stepfamilies *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Coming of Age *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Action & Adventure / Survival Stories *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Royalty *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Historical / General *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Romance / Historical *