Murder, Magic, and What We Wore by Kelly Jones

This review was published in the School Library Journal July 2017 issue. An excellent addition to high school libraries. VERDICT Teens will find this a perfect, modern introduction to Regency novels that portrays confident female role models. Murder, Magic, and What We Wore by Kelly Jones 4.6 (5) eBook 8.99 Instant Purchase Available on Compatible NOOK Devices and the free NOOK Apps. The quirky humor further enhances the book. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users.

The heroine is not shy about devouring food and has aspirations that do not involve marrying a rich man, making this a refreshing take on women in the 1800s. Add to Wish List Link to this Book Add to Bookbag Sell this Book Buy it at Amazon Compare Prices. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Murder, Magic, and What We Wore at. Rejecting conventions of the time period, Jones infuses her female characters with boldness, intelligence, and wit. Though her aunt and guardian, Cassia, appears to be unaware of Annis’s exploits, she reveals herself to be a larger part of the puzzle than Annis could ever have imagined. Using her newfound talent to sew magical glamours, which create alternative identities, Annis goes to extremes to get the answers she wants. Placing herself on a dangerous path that reveals secrets she may not be prepared to hear, Annis, along with her daring maid, Millie, sets herself up as a disguised dressmaker in a suburb of London.

Suspecting foul play, she sets out to discover the truth behind his mysterious accident and his peripatetic lifestyle. Sixteen-year-old Annis Whitworth leads a privileged existence in 19th-century London when she learns about her father’s tragic death.

Gr 9 Up –A cross between Jane Austen dramas and Harriet the Spy, this delightful strong female–led title mixes historical fiction and spy mystery with a touch of magic to produce a story filled with adventure.