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Etiquette and Espionage: Number 1 in series

Etiquette and Espionage is a fictional narrative that combines the formalities of etiquette with the covert operations of espionage. The story is set in a world where the two are not only coexisting but also deeply intertwined. The protagonist, a character who is both well-versed in the rules of society and skilled in espionage, navigates this complex world. This first book in the series sets the stage for a story that explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the blurred lines between public and private life. more

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Gail Carriger
Gail Carriger

Gail Carriger is a renowned archaeologist, born on May 4, 1976. Her research focuses on ancient civilizations and the conservation of cultural heritage. more

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“The soul in its nature loves God and longs to be at one with Him in the noble love of a daughter for a noble father; but coming to human birth and lured by the courtships of this sphere, she takes up with another love, a mortal, leaves her father and falls.”

“I loved him in that moment, loved him more than I'd ever loved anyone, and I wanted to to tell them all that I was the snake in the grass, the monster in the lake. I wasn't worthy of this sacrifice; I was a liar, a cheat, a thief. And I would have told, except that a part of me was glad. Glad that this would all be over with soon. Baba would dismiss them, there would be some pain, but life would move on. I wanted that, to move on, to forget, to start with a clean slate. I wanted to be able to breathe again.”

“You're welcome in my house when this is over. We'll open a cask of Master al'Vere's best brandy. We'll remember those who fell, and we'll tell our children how we stood when the clouds turned black and the world started to die. We'll tell them we stood shoulder to shoulder, and there was just no space for the Shadow to squeeze through.”