Agnes Wilkins isn’t a normal 19th-century female. It’s not just that she speaks ten languages. She also happens to have a thirst for adventure…and a knack for espionage. So when a mysterious object lands in her possession at a fashionable mummy-unwrapping party, Agnes is pretty sure it’s destiny. What she doesn’t know is that it’s not just her own fate that lies at the heart of the mystery she begins to unravel; it’s the fate of all of Britain. Agnes’s adventures may not be completely realistic, but her spunk and intelligence certainly make Wrapped a lively read.
Genre: Fiction (YA) Jenny’s rating (out of 5 stars): 3.5 You’ll like this book if: Unlikely romance, a spunky heroine, and a mummy mystery sound like the makings of a great piece of historical fiction. You won’t like this book if: Jane Austen-style endings aren’t your thing.