{"product_id":"the-ladys-guide-to-petticoats-and-piracy-isbn-9780062795328","title":"The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, Felicity Montague must use all her womanly wits and wiles to achieve her dreams of becoming a doctor—even if she has to scheme her way across Europe to do it. A must-have for fans of Mackenzi Lee’s extraordinary and Stonewall Honor-winning novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA year after an accidentally whirlwind grand tour with her brother Monty, Felicity Montague has returned to England with two goals in mind—avoid the marriage proposal of a lovestruck suitor from Edinburgh and enroll in medical school. However, her intellect and passion will never be enough in the eyes of the administrators, who see men as the sole guardians of science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut then a window of opportunity opens—a doctor she idolizes is marrying an old friend of hers in Germany. Felicity believes if she could meet this man he could change her future, but she has no money of her own to make the trip. Luckily, a mysterious young woman is willing to pay Felicity’s way, so long as she’s allowed to travel with Felicity disguised as her maid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn spite of her suspicions, Felicity agrees, but once the girl’s true motives are revealed, Felicity becomes part of a perilous quest that leads them from the German countryside to the promenades of Zurich to secrets lurking beneath the Atlantic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe set out to find a mentor. She might just find a mutiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrong Female Lead:\u003c\/b\u003e Follow Felicity Montague, a brilliant and fiercely independent young woman determined to become a doctor in a world that tells her no.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeminist Historical Fiction:\u003c\/b\u003e A swashbuckling adventure where a woman’s intellect is her sharpest weapon against the sexism of the 1700s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Perilous Quest:\u003c\/b\u003e When a mysterious benefactor offers to fund her travels, Felicity is drawn into a dangerous journey of secrets, betrayal, and unexpected alliances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFound Family:\u003c\/b\u003e On a continent full of schemers, Felicity must learn who to trust as she forges an unlikely crew of her own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003eFelicity Montague is through with pretending she prefers society parties to books about bonesetting—or that she’s not smarter than most people she knows, or that she cares about anything more than her dream of becoming a doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA year after an accidentally whirlwind tour of Europe, which she spent evading highwaymen and pirates with her brother Monty, Felicity has returned to England with two goals in mind—avoid the marriage proposal of Callum Doyle, a lovestruck suitor from Edinburgh, and enroll in medical school. However, her intellect and passion will never be enough in the eyes of the administrators, who see men as the sole guardians of science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut then a small window of hope opens. Dr. Alexander Platt, an eccentric physician who Felicity idolizes, is looking for research assistants, and Felicity is sure that someone as forward-thinking as her hero would be willing to take her on. However, Platt is in Germany, preparing to wed Felicity’s estranged childhood friend, Johanna. Not only is Felicity reluctant to open old wounds, but she also has no money to make the trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuckily, a mysterious young woman is willing to pay Felicity’s way, so long as she’s allowed to travel with Felicity disguised as her maid. In spite of her suspicions, Felicity agrees, but once the girl’s true motives are revealed, Felicity becomes part of a perilous quest that leads them from the German countryside to the promenades of Zurich to secrets lurking beneath the Atlantic.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e★ “This action-driven adventure is a joy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A beautifully brilliant story about feminism, female friendship, privilege, sexism in the 17th century, and doing all you can to fulfill your passion and dreams.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuzzfeed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A feminist feast that challenges societal norms and forgoes all romance, which is unconventional, albeit refreshing, in young adult literature.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[A] strong feminist credo.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy\u003c\/em\u003e is fun while still being thoughtful, feminist, and an ode to female friendship.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBustle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A swashbuckling, fantastical coming-of-age adventure that quite simply swallowed me whole.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAudible Editor's Pick\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “[Lee] develops a world rich in historical detail, crafts a plot wild with unexpected turns, and explores complex topics like colonization and identity. An empowering and energetic adventure that celebrates friendship between women.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★“An incredible, must-have follow-up full of old characters and new, blood and guts, and a delightful barrage of sarcasm.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An outrageously fun, witty, fascinating, and romantic adventure, starring a memorable trio I’d happily travel with for ages. Lee is a definite force in diverse historical YA.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDahlia Adler, founder of LGBTQ Reads and author of Under the Lights\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue is a Grand Tour all its own. Hilarious and romantic, adventurous and scandalous, Monty’s adventures are just as delightful as Monty himself. I adored this book!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRachel Hawkins, author of the Rebel Belle series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Sweet, smart, and powerful, Gentleman’s Guide tackles timely topics that will resonate profoundly with readers--all wrapped up in a truly epic road trip. Prepare to laugh, gasp, swoon, and cheer.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClaire Legrand, author of the Winterspell series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A delightful romp of a road-trip through eighteenth century Europe, packed with witty dialog, razor-sharp pacing, and the perfect amount of swoon. You should abso-bloody-lutely read this book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eErin Bowman, author of Vengeance Road\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★Mackenzi Lee (This Monstrous Thing) combines her knowledge of European history with a contemporary, comic sensibility to create an over-the-top romantic adventure complete with cliff-hanging chapter endings and sometimes outrageous narration. Monty is a licentious, flawed and engaging 18th-century hero. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Monty is pitch-perfect as a yearning, self-destructive, oblivious jerk of a hero who inspires equal parts sympathy, frustration, and adoration from reader. A genre tribute, satire, and exemplar in one.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eGentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue\u003c\/em\u003e is the queer teen historical you didn’t know was missing from your life.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeen Vogue (“Best Queer Books to Celebrate Pride 2017”)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A rollicking ride that also turns a keen eye to issues like class, racism, homosexuality, and identity.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrightly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Careening from fete to fiasco on a Grand Tour of 18th century Europe, THE GENTLEMEN’S GUIDE TO VICE AND VIRTUE is a dizzying, dazzling, and roguishly romantic romp. This book makes me want to unrequite my own love so I can requite him all over again.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHeidi Heilig, author of The Girl From Everywhere\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Don’t read this book unless you like adventure, hijinks, and forbidden romance, and if you do, then read it twice.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStacey Lee, author of The Secret of a Heart Note and Under a Painted Sky\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003cem\u003eTHE GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO VICE AND VIRTUE\u003c\/em\u003e:   ★ “Tongue-in-cheek, wildly entertaining, and anachronistic in only the most delightful ways, this is a gleeful romp through history. Monty is a hero worthy of Oscar Wilde.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “The book’s exquisite, bygone meter and vernacular sit comfortably on a contemporary shelf. And the friction of racism, tyrannical entitled politicians, and misguided disapproval of homosexuality also have a relevance rooted in current culture’s xeno- and homophobia. Austen, Wilde, and Indiana Jones converge in this deliciously anachronistic bonbon.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “This is a witty, romantic, and exceedingly smart look at discovering one’s place in the world. A stunning powerhouse of a story for every collection.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “A gloriously swashbuckling affair.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888491458789,"sku":"NP9780062795328","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062795328.jpg?v=1730229204","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-ladys-guide-to-petticoats-and-piracy-isbn-9780062795328","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}