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The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place

Julie Berry
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The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014

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Julie Berry

The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cambridge, England • 1890s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-16 years

Lexile Level

730L

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Super Short Summary

The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place by Julie Berry is a mystery novel set in Victorian England, following seven young women at a girls' boarding school. After their headmistress unexpectedly dies, the students decide to conceal her death to protect their newfound independence, leading to a series of comedic and suspenseful events.

Mysterious

Humorous

Suspenseful

Playful

Reviews & Readership

4.1

9,215 ratings

67%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place by Julie Berry is celebrated for its witty humor and charmingly quirky characters. Readers enjoy the unique blend of mystery and historical setting. Some, however, find the plot's pacing uneven and character development lacking depth. Overall, it offers an entertaining and quirky twist on Victorian-era tales.

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Who Should Read The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place?

Readers who enjoy intricately plotted mysteries with humor and a Victorian setting will be captivated by Julie Berry's The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place. Fans of Gail Carriger's Etiquette & Espionage or Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike series will find this book delightful and engaging.

4.1

9,215 ratings

67%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cambridge, England • 1890s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-16 years

Lexile Level

730L

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