Reticence (Custard Protocol Series #4)

by Gail Carriger Narrated by Moira Quirk

Overview

Bookish and proper Percival Tunstell finds himself out of his depth when floating cities, spirited plumbing, and soggy biscuits collide in this delightful conclusion to NYT bestselling author Gail Carriger's Custard Protocol series.

Percival Tunstell loves that his sister and her best friend are building themselves a family of misfits aboard their airship, the Spotted Custard. Of course, he'd never admit that he belongs among them. He's always been on the outside - dispassionate, aloof, and hatless. But accidental spies, a trip to Japan, and one smart and beautiful doctor may have him renegotiating his whole philosophy on life.

Except hats. He's done with hats. Thank you very much.

Custard Protocol

Prudence

Imprudence

Competence

Reticence

For more from Gail Carriger, check out:

Parasol Protectorate

Soulless

Changeless

Blameless

Heartless

Timeless

Editorial Reviews

NOVEMBER 2019 - AudioFile

There is synchronicity at work here as narrator Moira Quirk nimbly delivers the quirky set of characters in this whimsical audiobook, the final volume of Carriger's steampunkish Custard Protocol series. This time out, the Spotted Custard journeys to Japan in search of a lost spy. At the same time, bookish Percival Tunstall and the ship's smart new doctor, Arsenic Ruthven, fall for each other. And what an odd bunch is caught up in the dirigible's orbit, including werewolves and vampires and kitsunes, oh my! The ringmaster of this flying circus is Quirk, sweetly voicing these strange adventures like they are nothing outside the norm, whether it's parachuting from a floating city or discovering a new supernatural species. She's the friendly captain on this memorable voyage. D.E.M. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

From the Publisher

"Charming... Carriger's prose is playful and droll, with frequent laugh-worthy moments, tongue-in-cheek humor, and sparkling repartee."—Publishers Weekly

"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 on Competence

"Carriger's trademark wit and whimsy are in evidence from the very first sentence, and the result is an inventive madcap adventure."—RT Book Reviews on Imprudence

"Blending steampunk and urban fantasy in a colorful alternate Victorian England, Carriger presents a grand cast of characters on a harrowing adventure that stretches from England to India... Filled with lavish fashions, supernatural high society, and witty dialogue, this story is a fine introduction to a fabulous new series."—Booklist on Prudence

"Carriger maintains a droll, tongue-in-cheek tone, and her protagonists are as concerned with witty banter and fashionable hats as they are with fighting for their lives. Series fans will enjoy this mischievous romp, which revisits old favorites while raising a new crop of charming characters."—Publishers Weekly on Prudence

"Readers who delighted in Carriger's Parasol Protectorate will be entranced by the familiar cast and trademark wit of the new Custard Protocol series...Behind the delightful whimsy and snarky observations, there is a great deal of heart and soul."—RT Book Reviews on Prudence

"The author's humor and affection for her outlandish characters is always appealing. A fun launch."—Library Journal on Prudence

NOVEMBER 2019 - AudioFile

There is synchronicity at work here as narrator Moira Quirk nimbly delivers the quirky set of characters in this whimsical audiobook, the final volume of Carriger's steampunkish Custard Protocol series. This time out, the Spotted Custard journeys to Japan in search of a lost spy. At the same time, bookish Percival Tunstall and the ship's smart new doctor, Arsenic Ruthven, fall for each other. And what an odd bunch is caught up in the dirigible's orbit, including werewolves and vampires and kitsunes, oh my! The ringmaster of this flying circus is Quirk, sweetly voicing these strange adventures like they are nothing outside the norm, whether it's parachuting from a floating city or discovering a new supernatural species. She's the friendly captain on this memorable voyage. D.E.M. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173782823
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	08/06/2019
Series:	Custard Protocol Series , #4
Edition description:	Unabridged

Videos