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A review by lisalark
The Body at the Tower by Y.S. Lee
5.0
This is the second book in Lee's The Agency quartet, set in Victorian London and featuring a clever and highly trained undercover operative as the main character. I enjoyed the further development of Mary's skill and character, and loved the history around the building of the houses of parliament and what was, at the time, called St. Stephen's tower. Once again Lee has clearly done her research and many small historical details shine through, meaning you can learn something while having fun.
Again, due to mentions of things like domestic violence, child abuse and murder (all handled in a matter-of-fact historical and related to the story way) I think this is probably best for teens in middle school or high school, or mature kids of 11 or 12. I didn't find any of the topics off-putting or distracting, they're historically accurate and integral to plot points, but maybe scary for young kids.
Start with the first book in the series and enjoy!
Again, due to mentions of things like domestic violence, child abuse and murder (all handled in a matter-of-fact historical and related to the story way) I think this is probably best for teens in middle school or high school, or mature kids of 11 or 12. I didn't find any of the topics off-putting or distracting, they're historically accurate and integral to plot points, but maybe scary for young kids.
Start with the first book in the series and enjoy!