Au pensionnat de Mlle Géraldine, l'apprentie espionne Sophronia se désole que ses avertissements au sujet des viles intentions des Vinaigriers ne soient pas davantage pris au sérieux. D'autant que le dewan de Sa Majesté détient des informations qu'il ne partage pas et que l'élégant vampire Lord Akeldama cache un double jeu. Sophronia doit sauver ses amis, son école et Londres d'un complot majeur.

Artifices et Arbalètes (Le Pensionnat de Mlle Géraldine, #4)

Apprendre l'art de l'espionnage au sein de l'école volante de Mlle Géraldine est devenu fastidieux pour Sophronia, privée de la présence de Savon. Elle préférerait utiliser ses talents pour contrarier les plans des Vinaigriers, mais ses maints avertissements sont encore et toujours ignorés. Sophronia ne sait plus à qui se fier. Quelles informations détient le bourru dewan de Sa Majesté ? Dans quel camp se place l'élégant vampire lord Akeldama ? Une seule chose est certaine : un complot d'envergure se trame. Sophronia doit se préparer à sauver ses amis, son école et Londres entière du désastre à venir – sans jamais se départir de son raffinement spectaculaire, bien évidemment.

Artifices & Arbalètes (Le Pensionnat de Mlle Géraldine, #4)

A vampire hive descending into madness. A beautiful spy with a sparkly plan. The bodyguard who must keep them from killing each other. New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger brings you a charming story of love, espionage, and Gothic makeovers set in her popular Parasolverse. SPYDimity Plumleigh-Teignmott, code name Honey Bee, is the War Office's best and most decorative fixer. She's sweet and chipper, but oddly stealthy, and surprisingly effective given the right incentives. VERSUS KNIGHTSir Crispin Bontwee was knighted for his military service, but instead of retiring, he secretly went to work for the War Office. Mostly he enjoys his job, except when he must safeguard the Honey Bee. Neither of them are vampire experts, but when Nottingham Hive goes badly Goth, only Dimity can stop their darkness from turning bloody. And only Crispin can stop an enthusiastic Dimity from death by vampire. In a battle for survival (and wallpaper), Dimity must learn that not all that sparkles is good, while Cris discovers he likes honey a lot more than he thought."This intoxicatingly witty parody will appeal to a wide cross-section of romance, fantasy and steampunk fans." ~ Publishers Weekly, starred review (Soulless) Spinning off from the Finishing School series, featuring deadly ladies of quality, this story stands alone but chronologically follows Poison or Protect. It's Cold Comfort Farm meets Queer Eye meets What We Do In The Shadows from the author of the Parasol Protectorate books, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Jodi Taylor, or Meljean Brook. Delicate Sensibilities? Contains fraternizing vampires and one very curious young lady, who asks about it, sometimes in detail but mostly in retrospect. May also involve excessive use of velvet, melodramatic poetry, and the strategic application of interpretive ballet. Also by Gail Carriger set in the ParasolverseThe Curious Case of the Werewolf that Wasn't The Finishing School series (start with Etiquette & Espionage)The Delightfully Deadly novellasThe Parasol Protectorate series (start with Soulless)The Supernatural Society novellasThe Custard Protocol series (start with Prudence)As G L CarrigerThe San Andreas Shifter series (start with The Sumage Solution)The 5th Gender

Defy or Defend: A Delightfully Deadly Novel - Delightfully Deadly, #2

(TO SAY NOTHING OF THE  MUMMY THAT WAS AND THE CAT IN THE JAR)A short tale of mummies, werewolves, and well-preserved felines set in the world of the Parasol Protectorate. Alessandro Tarabotti and his valet, Floote, are on a mission in Egypt when they encounter visiting tourists and the situation turns to mummies. What is Alessandro's real mission and will his Aunt Archangelica approve of his treatment of her cat?In this short story, New York Times best selling author Gail Carriger uses her comedic voice to delve into the history of her beloved steampunk Parasolverse. If you have ever wondered about Alexia's father, this will give you a glimpse into his adventures, character, and romantic interests. (9000 words ~ 15 pages). First published online (2012), reprint in The Book of the Dead (2013), Mammoth Book of the Mummy (2017) and Clockwork Cairo (2017).

The Curious Case of the Werewolf That Wasn't - Parasol Protectorate

Après les événements survenus en Écosse, Alexia est retournée vivre chez ses parents. La reine Victoria l’a exclue du Cabinet fantôme, et Lord Akeldama, la seule personne qui pourrait expliquer sa condition délicate, a inopinément quitté la ville. Pour couronner le tout, Alexia découvre que les vampires de Londres ont juré sa mort. Tandis que Lord Maccon met toute son énergie à boire et que le Professeur Lyall tente désespérément de maintenir la cohésion au sein de la meute Woolsey, Alexia s’enfuit en Italie à la recherche des mystérieux Templiers. Ils devraient pouvoir l’aider, à moins qu’ils ne soient plus nuisibles que les vampires. Surtout armés de pesto… Un troisième tome rythmé et fort en révélations !

Sans honte (Le Protectorat de l'Ombrelle, #3)

"I knew it would all end in tears the moment I saw the hat." In this short comedic fairytale, New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger doles out tea-saturated prose and food-driven biting wit suitable for a younger audience. Cups is a fairy with a problem. She can't grow wings because she is under a death promise to a local king. So she takes service at the castle as the Least Jester hoping to earn her adult wings, learning a great deal about cupcakes, tea daemons, and Earth dragons along the way. Written for middle grade readers, this story is actually for anyone who wants a slice of sweet whimsey wrapped up in values of friendship and acceptance."A character-driven romp with great world-building and delicious rapier wit..." ~ io9.com (Soulless)This charming short story is full of fantasy and magic for children, and ideal for fans of Stephanie Burgis, Diana Wynne Jones, or The Ordinary Princess by M. M. Kaye. If you like this, please try Gail's young adult Finishing School series or her full cast YA sci-fi audiobook, Crudrat. This is a quick read at 5000 words (about 10 printed pages) available in print in Sword & Sorceress 22 (2007) and Funny Fantasy (2016). Also by Gail CarrigerThe Finishing School series (start with Etiquette & Espionage)The Delightfully Deadly novellasThe Parasol Protectorate series (start with Soulless)The Supernatural Society novellasThe Custard Protocol series (start with Prudence)The Claw & Courtship novellasCrudrat

Fairy Debt: A Middle Grade Fantasy Comedy Short Story

Lady Alexia Maccon, soulless, is at it again, only this time the trouble in the air is not her fault. When a mad ghost threatens the queen, Alexia is on the case, following a trail that leads her deep into her husband's past. Top that off with a sister who has joined the suffragette movement (shocking!), Madame Lefoux's latest mechanical invention, and a plague of zombie porcupines - and Alexia barely has time to remember she just happens to be eight months pregnant.
Will Alexia be able to figure out who is trying to kill Queen Victoria before it's too late? Is it the vampires again or is there a traitor lurking about in wolf's clothing? And do they really have to take up residence in Lord Akeldama's second best closet?
***Also available as a manga adaptation***

Heartless

C'est une chose que d'aprendre à faire une révérence comme il faut.
C'en est une autre que d'apprendre à la fire en lançant un couteauAngleterre, début du XIXe siècle. Sophronia, 14 ans, est un défi permanent pour sa pauvre mère : elle préfère démonter les horloges et grimper aux arbres qu'apprendre les bonnes manières ! Mme Temminnick désespère que sa fille devienne jamais une parfaite lady, aussi inscrit-elle Sophronia au Pensionnat de Mlle Géraldine pour le perfectionnement des jeunes dames de qualité.Mais Sophronia comprend très vite que cette école n'est peut-être pas exactement ce que sa mère avait en tête. Certes, les jeunes filles y apprennent l'art de la danse, celui de se vêtir et l'étiquette ; mais elles apprennent aussi à donner la mort, l'art de la diversion, et l'espionnage - le tout de la manière la plus civilisée possible, bien sûr.Cette première année au pensionnat s'annonce tout simplement passionnante.

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