The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book II

The Hidden Gallery

By: Maryrose Wood

Narrated by: Katherine Kellgren

The second book in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place—the acclaimed and hilarious Victorian mystery series by Maryrose Wood, perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Trenton Lee Stewart—has a brand-new look.

Thanks to their plucky governess, Miss Penelope Lumley, Alexander, Beowulf, and Cassiopeia are much more like children than wolf cubs now. They are accustomed to wearing clothes. They hardly ever howl at the moon. And for the most part, they resist the urge to chase squirrels up trees.

Yet the Incorrigibles are not entirely civilized, and still managed to ruin Lady Constance's Christmas ball, nearly destroying the grand house. So while Ashton Place is being restored, Penelope, the Ashtons, and the children take up residence in London. As they explore the city, Penelope and the Incorrigibles discover more about themselves as clues about the children's—and Penelope's own—mysterious past crop up in the most unexpected ways....

A guidebook for entertainment

If you could sum up The Hidden Gallery in three words, what would they be?

Enjoyable, romantic, intriguing

What other book might you compare The Hidden Gallery to and why?

Unlike most books I read

What does Katherine Kellgren bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She has a full grasp of the characters. It is like a performance rather than a book reading.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There is a moment when Penelope is trying to ride an early bicycle with her eyes closed. She is trying to find the zoo by sense of smell. That actually isn't even the craziest thing that happens in the book. Hint: there is also an incident with singing pirates.

Any additional comments?

I still love the education in this book.

Loved every minute...

The story is enchanting, the narration perfect! I wish I’d had a governess and that she might be Penelope Lumley!

Madam Ionesco

Katherine will die in 2018 madam Ionesco. pore Katherine oh well being sick is not fun

Londoney

A lovely story for people who like animals and British friends along with comedy and a pampered to rich lady Ashton of Ashton place

Captivating for the whole family!

The perfect book for the whole family to enjoy together! Keeps everyone laughing and guessing at what comes next!