Rescued from the gallows in 1850s London, 17-year-old orphan and thief Mary Quinn is offered a place at Miss Scrimshaw's Academy for Girls, where she is trained to be part of an all-female investigative unit called the Agency in order to infiltrate a rich merchant's home in hopes of tracing his missing cargo ships.
SRP 2012 REVIEW: A great blend of mystery and suspense, with an exciting plotline and just the right amount of romance. The ending has many unexpected turns, which makes the story all the more enjoyable. This is a good book for anyone looking for a easy summer read.