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PublisherPenguin Publishing Group

ISBN-10045121742X

ISBN-139780451217424

eBay Product ID (ePID)10038267297

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Book TitleSecret History of the Pink Carnation

Number of Pages400 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicThrillers / Espionage, Romance / Suspense, Historical, Romance / Romantic Comedy

Publication Year2005

IllustratorYes

GenreFiction

AuthorLauren Willig

Book SeriesPink Carnation Ser.

FormatUk-B Format Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight13.5 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width5.2 in

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TitleLeadingThe

Reviews"Lauren Willig balances her knowledge of English history with a veritable passion for English spies, turning out a deftly hilarious, sexy novel." -- Eloisa James , author of Kiss Me, Annabel "In her swashbuckling debut...Willig reimagines France under Napoleon besieged by a whole bouquet of spying floral foes...Bad news for the Bonapartes but barrels of good-natured fun for the rest of us." -- Library Journal "A juicy mystery...Chick-lit never had it so good!" -- Complete Woman "[A] breezy historical romance... The sparks fly." -- Publishers Weekly "[A] playful rompâ€¦effervescent prose... A sexy [and] determined-to-charm historical-romance debut." -- Kirkus Reviews, "Lauren Willig balances her knowledge of English history with a veritable passion for English spies, turning out a deftly hilarious, sexy novel." - Eloisa James , author of Kiss Me, Annabel "In her swashbuckling debut...Willig reimagines France under Napoleon besieged by a whole bouquet of spying floral foes...Bad news for the Bonapartes but barrels of good-natured fun for the rest of us." - Library Journal "A juicy mystery...Chick-lit never had it so good!" - Complete Woman "[A] breezy historical romance... The sparks fly." - Publishers Weekly "[A] playful rompâ€¦effervescent prose... A sexy [and] determined-to-charm historical-romance debut." - Kirkus Reviews

Dewey Edition22

Grade FromTwelfth Grade

Series Volume Number1

Dewey Decimal813/.6

Grade ToUP

SynopsisEloise Kelly, a smart but slightly fumbling Jimmy Choo-clad American, uncovers the secret history of the Pink Carnation--a tale of espionage, adventure, and romance. And she just might find a hero of her own along the way., Nothing goes right for Eloise. The one day she wears her new suede boots, it rains cats and dogs. When the subway stops short, she's always the one thrown into some stranger's lap. Plus, she's had more than her share of misfortune in the way of love. In fact, ever since she realized romantic heroes are a thing of the past, she's decided it's time for a fresh start. Setting off for England, Eloise is determined to finish her dissertation on that dashing pair of spies, the Scarlet Pimpernel and the Purple Gentian. But what she discovers is something the finest historians have missed: the secret history of the Pink Carnation--the most elusive spy of all time. As she works to unmask this obscure spy, Eloise stumbles across answers to all kinds of questions. Like how did the Pink Carnation save England from Napoleon? What became of the Scarlet Pimpernel and the Purple Gentian? And will Eloise Kelly escape her bad luck and find a living, breathing hero all her own?, Even a modern girl could use a hero. Eloise Kelly, a smart but slightly fumbling Jimmy Choo-clad American, has had her nose in the books, but she's about to uncover The Secret History of the Pink Carnation--a tale of espionage, adventure, and romance. And she just might find a hero of her own along the way., Nothing ever goes right for Eloise. Setting off for England, she is determined finish her dissertation on two spies, the Scarlet Pimpernel and the Purple Gentian. But what she discovers is something historians have missed - the secret history of the Pink Carnation, the most elusive spy of them all. As she works to unmask this obscure figure, Eloise is faced with more and more questions, the most pressing of all being if she will ever find a hero of her own. Chock-full of Romance, sexual tension, espionage, adventure and humour.' - Library Journal'

LC Classification NumberPS3623.I575