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Montmorency
thief, liar, gentleman?
232 pages
A clever historical caper about using science and secrets to build a thrilling double life in Victorian London.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like slipping through the fog-draped streets of Victorian London alongside a master of disguise. It offers a brisk, atmospheric experience that balances the grim realities of prison and medical survival with the thrilling, mischievous joy of pulling off a grand deception. The narrative tone is clever and observant, inviting the reader into the secret mechanics of a double life built on stolen scientific knowledge. The prose is accessible yet rich with historical texture, perfectly pitched for middle-grade readers who enjoy a touch of darkness mixed with their adventure. It will delight anyone who loves rooting for a cunning rogue as they navigate rigid class divides through sheer intellect and audacity.
- Mood
- atmospheric
- fog-draped
- intriguing
- secretive
- Tone
- clever
- observant
- mischievous
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- reinvention and identity · duality of self · social mobility · the intersection of science and crime
- The writing
- Accessible and engaging, balancing rich historical texture with the brisk clarity suited for younger readers.
- The arc
- A journey from vulnerable desperation to the thrilling, calculated triumph of a self-made double life.
- Who it's for
- Middle-grade readers who love clever rogues, historical settings, and the thrill of a secret identity.
Content notes
- crime and theft
- prison settings
- medical trauma
About the book
In Victorian London, after his life is saved by a young physician, a thief utilizes the knowledge he gains in prison and from the scientific lectures he attends as the physician's case study exhibit to create a new, highly successful, double life for himself.
Description from Open Library.
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