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Set in an alternate 1851 England, the story follows fifteen‑year‑old Sophronia as she travels by train with her friend Sidheag to her werewolf pack in Scotland. During the journey, she uncovers a plot that threatens to unravel London, forcing her to confront complex loyalties between her human society and her supernatural companions. The narrative explores themes of espionage, etiquette, and the tension between modernity and tradition in a boarding‑school backdrop.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Gail Carriger
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