Ingenious
Ingenious by Lisa Karon Richardson, published by WhiteFire Publishing on August 9, 2022, is a young adult fiction novel that immerses readers in a world of steampunk adventure. The story follows Lady Portia Blithe, whose journey begins with her admission to Saint Scholastica’s, an elite boarding school in England. While the school is known for its focus on deportment and language, it also trains its students to protect the queen, preparing them to become the Praetorienne.
As Portia nears graduation, she and her classmates meet Princess Victoria, the future queen of England. With the elderly king’s health declining, the stakes rise as Portia learns of a potential kidnapping plot against the princess. This narrative explores themes of duty and courage as Portia must ensure Victoria’s safety, allowing her to ascend to the throne. With 316 pages, this edition offers a detailed glimpse into a unique blend of historical and fantastical elements, appealing to fans of young adult fiction and steampunk alike.
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Lady Portia Blithe’s life really started when she was offered admission to Saint Scholastica’s, England’s most exclusive boarding school. Graduates of Saint Scholastica are always selected to serve as ladies-in-waiting to the queen. Unbeknownst to the rest of the world the school teaches more than deportment. Alongside dancing and conversational French, students are trained to guard the queen’s life. They are the Praetorienne.
On the cusp of graduation, Portia and her classmates are introduced to Princess Victoria, the next in line for the British throne. Everyone knows the elderly king will not live much longer, and for the first time in three centuries, England will have a female monarch. It’s a heady opportunity for princess and Praetorienne alike. But when it appears there is a plot afoot to kidnap the princess, Portia has to make certain that Victoria lives long enough to claim her throne.
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