The Traitor and the Tunnel (The Agency 3) by Y. S. Lee

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This is the third colourful and action-packed Victorian detective novel about the exploits of agent Mary Quinn. Queen Victoria has a little problem: a series of petty thefts from Buckingham Palace. She calls the Agency for help, and they put Mary Quinn - on her first case as a full-fledged... read more

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Mary Quinn: Our heroine. The daughter of a Chinese sailor and Irish woman, Mary is also a sleuth for an all-female super-secret detective agency in Victorian London.
James Easton: A friend, a close friend.
Queen Victoria: Mother of the Prince of Wales. Head of the monarchy.

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“"I am madly, ridiculously, passionately in love with you. I don’t care about your past. Your race does nothing to change my feelings. I love you, you stubborn little fool. Is that clear enough for you?””
James Easton
“He snorted. “My history’s disgraceful.” She smiled softly at that. “And so is mine.””
James and Mary

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The old man was all but barefoot, with only a mismatched pair of leather flaps, much eroded by time and wear, bound to his feet with strips of rags.

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This is book 3 of 3 in The Agency. (standard series)

Preceded by The Body at the Tower.

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Y. S. Lee (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: random house
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: February 28, 2012
ISBN: 9780763653163
Page Count: 384

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Reading Level: Young Adults

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Books › Children's Books › Literature › Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror › Mysteries, Espionage, & Detectives

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