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For fans of Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events and Trenton Lee Stewart's Mysterious Benedict Society, here comes the final book in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, the acclaimed and hilarious Victorian mystery series by Maryrose Wood.

Unhappy Penelope Lumley is trapped in unhappy Plinkst! Even the beets for which Plinkst is inexplicably famous fail to grow in this utterly miserable Russian village. Penelope anxiously counts the days and wonders how she will ever get back to England in time to save all the Ashtons—who, she now knows, include herself and the Incorrigible children, although their precise location on the family tree is still a mystery—from their accursèd fate.

Her daring scheme to escape sends her on a wildly unexpected journey. But time is running out, and the not-really-dead Edward Ashton is still on the loose. His mad obsession with the wolfish curse on the Ashtons puts Penelope and the Incorrigibles in dire peril. As Penelope fights her way back to her beloved pupils, the three brave Incorrigibles endure their gloomy new tutor and worriedly prepare for the arrival of Lady Constance’s baby. Little do they know the danger they’re in!

In this action-packed conclusion to the acclaimed series, mysteries are solved and long-lost answers are found. Only one question remains: Will Penelope and the Incorrigibles find a way to undo the family curse in time, or will the next full moon be their last?

Series Finale: In this action-packed conclusion to the beloved series, long-lost answers are finally found and the greatest mystery of all—the Incorrigibles’ true place on the family tree—is solved. Family Curse: The villainous Edward Ashton is obsessed with the wolfish family curse, and with a full moon approaching, time is running out to save everyone before Lady Constance’s baby arrives. Witty Narrator: Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket, this story is guided by a clever and hilarious narrator who is never shy about sharing a vocabulary lesson or a pithy observation. Historical Fiction for Children: From the unhappy Russian village of Plinkst to the grand estate of Ashton Place, this tale is full of gas lamps, governesses, and the charm of a bygone era.