The Incorrigible Children of Ashton P..., Maryrose Wood
The Incorrigible Children of Ashton P..., Maryrose Wood
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The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book II
The Hidden Gallery

Author: Maryrose Wood

Narrator: Katherine Kellgren

Unabridged: 5 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Storytide

Published: 02/22/2011

Synopsis

The second book in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place—the acclaimed and hilarious Victorian mystery series by Maryrose Wood, perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Trenton Lee Stewart—has a brand-new look.Thanks to their plucky governess, Miss Penelope Lumley, Alexander, Beowulf, and Cassiopeia are much more like children than wolf cubs now. They are accustomed to wearing clothes. They hardly ever howl at the moon. And for the most part, they resist the urge to chase squirrels up trees.Yet the Incorrigibles are not entirely civilized, and still managed to ruin Lady Constance's Christmas ball, nearly destroying the grand house. So while Ashton Place is being restored, Penelope, the Ashtons, and the children take up residence in London. As they explore the city, Penelope and the Incorrigibles discover more about themselves as clues about the children's—and Penelope's own—mysterious past crop up in the most unexpected ways....

About Maryrose Wood

Maryrose Wood is the author of the first five books (so far!) in this series about the Incorrigible children and their governess. These books may be considered works of fiction, which is to say, the true bits and the untrue bits are so thoroughly mixed together that no one should be able to tell the difference. This process of fabrication is fully permitted under the terms of the author's Poetic License, which is one of her most prized possessions.Maryrose's other qualifications for writing these tales include a scandalous stint as a professional thespian, many years as a private governess to two curious and occasionally rambunctious pupils, and whatever literary insights she may have gleaned from living in close proximity to a clever but disobedient dog.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Stephanie on March 23, 2012

Sometimes surreal, often hilarious, this book made me laugh out loud in a crowded café, and I gobbled it all up with total delight. I love, love, love this series! The Incorrigibles are wonderful, and the mad zaniness of this whole book is just delicious. It is such a pleasure to read such a funny s......more

Goodreads review by Cortney - on August 03, 2020

Enjoyed another adventure with the Incorrigibles and Penelope and I loved the addition of Simon! I hope we see him in the next book too.......more

Goodreads review by Jeni on June 27, 2011

Although I like the writing of these books, there is something ultimately unsatisfying in the plot. I don't mind the mysterious referrals to hidden identities, etc. and the gradual revealing of clues to the past. But each book itself doesn't have a main plot or climax. The first one was "we had a Ch......more

Goodreads review by Cyndi on July 21, 2016

These books are so cute!! I recommend the audio version. The reader is a brilliant actress and the British accent makes me want a cuppa tea while enjoying the story.......more

Goodreads review by Joseph on December 12, 2021

4.5 out of 5 stars I really loved this book, for different reasons than I loved book one. Book one had such charm to it... this one does have that charm, but in a lesser degree. But this one has a new air of mystery and danger and intrigue that I really, really loved. The overall story was very inter......more

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