Poison or Protect: A Delightfully Deadly Novella

She has buried four husbands and never lost a night of sleep. He is a Scottish soldier with far too much patience and an inexplicable fondness for dainty sandwiches (and beautiful female assassins). One fateful house party and suddenly they become each others biggest problem and possible salvation. New York Times bestselling comedy of manners author Gail Carriger brings you a charming story of love and espionage set in her popular Parasolverse. Lady Preshea Villentia, the Mourning Star, is London's most deadly assassin. Trained at a finishing school that taught etiquette and spying in equal measure, Preshea arrives at a Victorian country estate well-armed and prepared for treachery. She is not prepared for Captain Gavin Ruthven, quietly irresistible, and… working for the enemy. When the job grows more complicated than anticipated, something inconvenient takes shape between them, and it's not just sharp banter. Feelings are developing and that could prove catastrophic for everyone. Preshea has survived worse things than desire. She knows better than anyone how to walk away. But Gavin is steady and perceptive in ways that dismantle all her well-trained defenses, and she is running out of reasons to keep her distance. The most dangerous woman in London has finally met the one man she cannot figure out how to destroy. And to her absolute horror, she is not entirely sure she wants to. Preshea must now risk her own heart – a terrifying prospect, as she never even knew she had one. "This intoxicatingly witty parody will appeal to a wide cross-section of romance, fantasy and steampunk fans." ~ Publishers Weekly, starred review (Soulless) May contain plaid, confused lobsters, and the strategic application of leather gloves. Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Bridgerton in this seductive story from the author of the Parasol Protectorate books. Perfect for fans of Ilona Andrews, Lindsay Buroker, or Diana Gabaldon. From the author of the Finishing School series, featuring deadly ladies of quality, this story stands alone but the next in the series is Defy or Defend. Delicate Sensibilities? Contains men pleasing women, and ladies who know what they want and ask for it, sometimes in detail. If you like that kind of thing, you'll also enjoy How to Marry a Werewolf. Also by Gail Carriger set in the Parasolverse The Curious Case of the Werewolf that Wasn't The Finishing School series (start with Etiquette & Espionage) The Parasol Protectorate series (start with Soulless) The Supernatural Society stories The Custard Protocol series (start with Prudence) The Claw & Courtship stories As G L Carriger The San Andreas Shifter series (start with The Sumage Solution) The 5th Gender
ASIN: 194475105X
VSKU: DBV.194475105X.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Carriger, Gail
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.