We listened to this book on CD and thoroughly enjoyed the language, the humor and the suspense.
Ms. Kellgren reads with such expression and has voices for all the characters that I have no desire to read this series aloud to my boys! Her read aloud talent takes this story to whole different level!
Penelope, the governess, takes the Incorrigible children to London, hoping to fill their days with educational and cultural trips. When a gypsy exclaims "the hunt is on" and her beloved head mistress meets her in a secretive restaurant and shares some disturbing information, Penelope realizes she has a additional role besides an educator-protector of the children.
Penelope also begins to make connections between Lord Ashton's odd behavior and the full moon and her mysterious past and the children's origins.
Although the story line and plot are superb, I almost like this book more for its sophisticated writing and witty references. My husband even enjoyed listening to this book and was impressed with the writing.
My boys have been studying Latin and Ancient History and were able to make many connections to the Incorrigibles' learning!
**Highly, highly recommend.
-Borrowed from the library.
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