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The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I by Maryrose Wood

The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I

The Mysterious Howling

Maryrose Wood

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · April 21, 2015

The first book in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place—the acclaimed and hilarious Victorian mystery series by Maryrose Wood, perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Trenton Lee Stewart—has a brand-new look.

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Who it’s for
A Victorian mystery pairs unruly children, governessing, and questions that refuse to stay politely unanswered.
Themes
Mystery at Ashton Place, Education and discipline, Wildness and civilization
Genres
Mysteries & Detective Stories, Funny Stories, Historical Fiction

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About this book

The first book in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place—the acclaimed and hilarious Victorian mystery series by Maryrose Wood, perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Trenton Lee Stewart—has a brand-new look. Discovered in the forest of Ashton Place, the Incorrigibles are no ordinary children. Luckily, Miss Penelope Lumley is no ordinary governess. A recent graduate of the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females, Penelope embraces the challenge of her new position.

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Though she is eager to instruct the children in Latin verbs and the proper use of globes, first she must eliminate their canine tendencies. But mysteries abound at Ashton Place: Who are these three wild creatures? Why does Old Timothy, the coachman, lurk around every corner? Will Penelope be able to civilize the Incorrigibles in time for Lady Constance's holiday ball? And what on earth is a schottische?

Manners and Mystery

A Victorian mystery pairs unruly children, governessing, and questions that refuse to stay politely unanswered.

Come here for

  • A comic clash between formal lessons and canine tendencies
  • Ashton Place mysteries with a distinctly Victorian flavor

Expect

  • A governess facing unruly pupils and a holiday-ball deadline
  • Wry questions about globes, Latin verbs, and a schottische

Where it sits

Mysteries & Detective Stories88%
Funny Stories47%
Historical Fiction39%

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Publisher categories

  • Dog Stories
  • Pet Stories
  • Squirrel Stories
  • Wolves & Coyotes
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  • Sibling Stories
  • Historical Europe
  • Funny Stories
  • Mysteries & Detective Stories
Authors
Maryrose Wood
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
April 21, 2015
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Mystery at Ashton Place · Education and discipline · Wildness and civilization
Reading lane
Dog Stories