There really isn't a plot and the book is mostly Prudence 'Rue' bossing people around, insulting her friends and the natives, and pondering endlessly about clothing with companion Prim. Lots of endless fashion discussions ensue. She chances upon a conspiracy there and sort of accidentally ends up helping the situation from getting out of hand. When she is given a dirigible, she promptly flies it to India in order to find outstanding tea for her beloved 'uncle' Dama. Prudence is unique in the world - the daughter of a Soulless and a Werewolf, she is a metanatural. Not even Moira Quick's inspired narration could save this very hot mess of an unlikable set of characters. The culmination unfortunately is our lead in the Custard Protocal - a complete clueless unique snowflake twit that everyone instantly loves and adores despite her intellectually challenged self obsession. What started as an independent but absurdly interesting main character eventually morphed into a fairly stupid and airheaded school girl who at least had some dash. Those who had read both the Soulless and the Finishing School series could probably have seen this coming in the progression of books and how their tones changed. Not Even Moira Quick's Inspired Narration Saves
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