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“The Agency for Scandal is glorious!Clever, funny, charming, and achingly romantic, it is a delightfrom start to finish. Laura Wood always writes about love andfriendship with a deft hand, and this is her best work yet”Katherine Webber, author of Twin CrownsAn all-female detective agency righting wrongs at theend of the nineteenth century; infiltrating a scandalous upper classworld straight out of Bridgerton and using their wit and braveryto unmask a villain.Felicity Vane may be a mathematical genius, but getting her familyto understand her academic ambition is proving difficult. Asher first social season is fast approaching, it might be time totake matters into her own hands.Infiltrating the glamorous world of The Lucky Penny and winning heruniversity fees over a game of cards could be the perfect plan.if only it weren't for the interference of Ash, the piratical andfrustratingly handsome owner who accuses her of cheating.Now, Felicity finds herself thrown into the latest investigationof the Aviary - a fearless, covert group of female investigators- and caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the worstvillain they have faced yet.When the stakes are this high Felicity can't afford to lose, butas she and Ash get drawn deeper into a world of criminal conspiraciesis she also gambling with her heart? 'Incredibly charming'Sophie Irwin, author of A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting Bridgerton meets Charlie's Angels.A smart, charming, brilliantly plotted and swooningly romanticstory about a collective of bold women changing their world.The most romantic, exciting, empowering YA of the year.

“The Agency for Scandal is glorious!Clever, funny, charming, and achingly romantic, it is a delightfrom start to finish. Laura Wood always writes about love andfriendship with a deft hand, and this is her best work yet”Katherine Webber, author of Twin Crowns“A brilliant, fun-filled romp” The ScotsmanAn all-female detective agency righting wrongs at theend of the nineteenth century; infiltrating a scandalous upper classworld straight out of Bridgerton and using their wit and braveryto unmask a villain.When Marigold Bloom finds her family business in trouble a chanceencounter with the devastatingly handsome and extremely bad-temperedOliver Lockhart leads her to the Aviary - a secret agencyof women who specialise in blackmailing troublesome men.Soon, Mari is the agency's newest recruit, sent to investigate themysterious return of Oliver's long lost sister. Forced to masqueradeas a newly engaged couple, it is up to Mari and Oliver to determineif there is an imposter in their midst. But what happenswhen the line between truth and fiction starts to blur? And whatdo you do when a pretend romance starts to feel all too real? 'Incredibly charming'Sophie Irwin, author of A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting Bridgerton meets Charlie's Angels.A smart, charming, brilliantly plotted and swooningly romanticstory about a collective of bold women changing their world.The most romantic, exciting, empowering YA of the year.

"Delicious fun" Observer"A sparkling escapist romance" DailyExpressWith shades of Pride and Prejudiceand The Count of Monte Cristo,Laura Wood has penned a Cinderella story for the Bridgertongeneration. A companion novel to Laura's Agency for Scandalseries.Iris Grey's childhood was idyllic... until her father remarried.Iris's new stepmother and two stepsisters were cold-heartedschemers, and when her father dies in mysterious circumstances,Iris knows that something is wrong. Far too spiritedto be forced into a life of servitude, she runs away to London.When she crosses paths with handsome, clever and coldNicholas Wynter, Iris realises that this is her moment forrevenge. Together they plot the downfall of their enemies - butthe pair begin to find they have more in common than a desire forjustice.Will their spark burn bright or will it be extinguishedin the flames of their ambition? A fabulously fresh retelling of Cinderella with a heroine whoisn't afraid to take her destiny into her own handsPerfect for fans of Jane AustenLaura Wood is the author of A Sky Painted Gold and Undera Dancing Star  MORE REVIEWS FOR A SINGLE THREAD OF MOONLIGHT"A Cinderella revenge story and a Bridgertonvibe... Sardonic dialogue, fabulous dresses, balls and societyintrigue galore: delicious fun." OBSERVER"I adored this Victorian-set retelling of Cinderella, featuringan irrepressible heroine, a sardonic hero, beautiful dresses,intrigue and revenge. Be still, my heart!." SarraManning"Laura Wood is the literary equivalent of lighting the fancycandle on a rainy afternoon" Ella Risbridger"Swoon-worthy and brilliant with Bridgerton vibes" M.A.Kuzniar"The perfect delicious read for anyone craving more Bridgerton"Lauren James"A Cinderella retelling like you've never read before witha swoon-worthy romance"; BOOKSNEST"A deliciously divine tale of loss, lies and love that completelyswept me away" BOOKLOVERJO