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The Finishing School series by Gail Carriger follows the adventures of Sophronia, a young woman in an alternate 1851 England who attends a finishing school that blends traditional etiquette with unconventional skills such as espionage and combat. The series explores her growth as she navigates social expectations while uncovering plots that challenge the stability of her world. Recurring themes include loyalty, identity, and the intersection of refinement and subterfuge.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Etiquette & espionage

    Etiquette & espionage

    2013 · Gail Carriger

    Sophronia prefers dismantling clocks and climbing trees over learning proper manners, much to her family's concern. Her mother, Mrs. Temminnick,…

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  2. Cover of Curtsies & Conspiracies

    Curtsies & Conspiracies

    2013 · Gail Carriger

    Curtsies & Conspiracies is a 2013 book by Gail Carriger. It is book 2 of the series Finishing School.

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  3. Cover of Waistcoats & Weaponry

    Waistcoats & Weaponry

    2014 · Gail Carriger

    In an alternate England of 1851, fifteen-year-old Sophronia takes her friend Sidheag by train to her werewolf pack in Scotland. Along the way she…

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  4. Manners & Mutiny

    2015 · Gail Carriger

    Manners & Mutiny is a 2015 book by Gail Carriger. It is book 4 of the series Finishing School.

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Finishing School books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Etiquette & espionage”. Start with “Etiquette & espionage.”

How many books are in the Finishing School series?

We list 4 books by Gail Carriger , published between 2013–2015.

Where can I buy the Finishing School books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.