In "Spy in the House" by Y.S. Lee, we follow the story of Mary “Jack” Jacky Faber, a resourceful young woman who finds herself navigating the treacherous waters of Victorian London. After a troubled childhood, she is rescued from the streets and offered a position as a governess. However, Jacky's new role comes with unexpected challenges when she is drawn into the world of espionage. As she uncovers secrets and faces dangerous enemies, Jacky must rely on her wits and instincts to survive. The novel blends historical fiction with mystery and adventure, showcasing a strong female protagonist in a male-dominated society. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called The Agency .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 335 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2011 by Perfection Learning .

Y S Lee was born in Singapore but brought up in Canada. She has also lived briefly in the UK. An academic with a PHD in Victorian literature and culture, she wrote Masculinity and the English Working Class in Victorian Autobiography and Fiction. She lives in Ontario in Canada.