I was looking for a Christmas read and ran across this book by Lauren Willig. I’ve never read the Pink Carnation books (the combination of modern and historical doesn’t really appeal) but this one was set purely in the past.
The Mischief of the Mistletoe by Lauren Willig
(2010, Regency Historical) 12/26/12
Grade: 3.5
Arabella Dempsey is settling into life as a teacher at a girl’s boarding school, but she finds herself unexpectedly caught up in a spy plot – and thrown together with Reggie “Turnip” Fitzhugh. Things get more complicated when they both end up at a Christmas house party. Turnip may not be the brightest bulb but he’s determined to protect Arabella and uncover the spies.
This was a fun read with enjoyable characters. I haven’t read the other books in the Pink Carnation series but this one seemed to stand on its own. The spy plot was a little bit silly (the business with the puddings went on a bit too long) but Turnip and Arabella were so charming that it was worth reading in the end. It didn’t make me want to run out and read more Lauren Willig books but it was a fun Christmas read.
I love a good Christmas house party!
Karen Wheless
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