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Custard Protocol, Book 3
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Narrated by:
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Moira Quirk
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Written by:
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Gail Carriger
About this listen
From New York Times best-selling author Gail Carriger comes the delightful sequel to Imprudence.
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All alone in Singapore, proper Miss Primrose Tunstell must steal helium to save her airship, the Spotted Custard, in a scheme involving a lovesick werecat and a fake fish tail.
When she uncovers rumors of a new kind of vampire, Prim and the Custard crew embark on a mission to Peru. There, they encounter airship pirates and strange atmospheric phenomena, and are mistaken for representatives of the Spanish Inquisition. Forced into extreme subterfuge (and some rather ridiculous outfits) Prim must also answer three of life's most challenging questions: Can the perfect book club give a man back his soul? Will her brother ever stop wearing his idiotic velvet fez?And can the amount of lard in Christmas pudding save an entire species?
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What the critics say
"Carriger excels at wry humor and clever phrasing, and her ensemble cast is thoroughly charming and satisfyingly diverse. There's a genuine sense of whimsy and fun running throughout this story."—Publishers Weekly
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- Jbird
- 2018-08-10
Fantastic, as always.
It was quite enjoyable to listen to Prim and Percy’s point of view. The story and characters are incredibly entertaining.
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- Kristin
- 2022-01-06
I was enthralled the whole time.
I thought having this book in the perspective of Prim rather than Roo was a great fresh outlook on the story. It also honestly gave Primrose more character developement and we could love her as a main character rather than just the best friend who was along for the ride.
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- Richellumm
- 2023-06-14
Gail Carriger did it again
Such a easy read with intriguing relationships and some giggles along the way. Can’t wait to read the next book.
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