{"product_id":"ambush-or-adore-paperback","title":"Ambush or Adore - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGail Carriger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLondon's best and most covert spy tries to escape the man who has always adored her. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Gail Carriger brings you a charming story of enduring love set in her popular Parasolverse.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eINTELLIGENCER \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAgatha Woosmoss, the Wallflower, is the greatest intelligencer of her generation. And no one knows she exists. She has been invisible, capable, and cunning for well over four decades. Her greatest skill is in her ability to go forever unnoticed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExcept by one man. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVERSUS INTELLECTUAL \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePillover Plumleigh-Teignmott is a professor of ancient languages at Oxford University. He's tried to ignore his training as an Evil Genius and live a quiet life away from politics and intrigue. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen an assignment goes horribly wrong, Agatha must hide and heal. So she goes to ground with the only person who's always kept her safe, Pillover. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCan Pillover hold onto the deadly woman who specializes in getting away? Will Agatha realize that patience is indeed a virtue, and that perhaps it is good to be noticed by the one who waits? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This intoxicatingly witty parody will appeal to a wide cross-section of romance, fantasy and steampunk fans.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e Publishers Weekly, starred review (\u003cem\u003eSoulless\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpinning off from Miss Gail's Finishing School series, this story stands on its own and spans decades but was written after Defy or Defend. May contain vampires, old injuries, lost love, and the reappearance of many favorite characters. Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Jodi Taylor, or Meljean Brook. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelicate Sensibilities?\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis tale concerns a considerable amount of pining and the repressed passion of two people who secretly adore each other and occasionally act on it. Agatha and Pillover are mature characters who act maturely, please be aware of this. If you like gruff but caring men with secret sorrows and the tough smart women they love, you'll also enjoy H\u003cem\u003eow to Marry a Werewolf\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso by Gail Carriger set in the Parasolverse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Curious Case of the Werewolf that Wasn't\u003cbr\u003eThe Finishing School series (start with \u003cem\u003eEtiquette \u0026amp; Espionage)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Delightfully Deadly stories\u003cbr\u003eThe Parasol Protectorate series (start with \u003cem\u003eSoulless\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003eThe Supernatural Society stories\u003cbr\u003eThe Custard Protocol series (start with \u003cem\u003ePrudence\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003eThe Claw \u0026amp; Courtship stories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs G L Carriger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe San Andreas Shifter series (start with \u003cem\u003eThe Sumage Solution\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003eThe Tinkered Stars stories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 27, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42090579591303,"sku":"9781944751333","price":28.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/52cffc83a5576645530fdb247d4ae362.webp?v=1732284377","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/ambush-or-adore-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}