In a cut-throat world of highwaymen, spies and smugglers, and insane rulers in silly wigs, runaway Mosca Mye and her goose companion have uncovred a dark plot winging its way towards the city. Soon mischief and mayhem will lead to murder...
Frances Hardinge's breathtaking debut novel has at its heart an inspiring truth--that the power of books can change the world. Fly By Night is one such book.
- Prelude-History for the Housefly
- A is for Arson
- B is for Blackmial
- C is for Contraband
- D is for Daylight Robbery
- E is for Extortion
- F is for Fair Mark
- G is for Gentleman's Agreement
- H is for Hight Treason
- I is for Informer
- J is for Judgement
Etc.
"Sophisticated, funny and fresh; I loved it" --Meg Rosoff, award-winning author of How I Live Now--
"Fly By Night is like delving into a box of sweets with a huge array of flavours"
--Times Eductional Supplement--