{"product_id":"the-protzsgzse-9780593897669","title":"The Protégée","description":"\u003cb\u003eA working-class young woman would kill to become assistant to Paris's top modiste, but she must first seek vengeance against those responsible for the death of her family, in this thrilling historical horror from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Erica Ridley!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEighteen-year-old Angélique dreams of designing opulent gowns for society's elite, but her reality is a life spent dyeing silk in a sweatshop. That is, until tragedy strikes, leaving her orphaned and responsible for her younger sister. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDetermined to elevate their station, Angélique secures a position as a junior dressmaker for Paris's top modiste. Though she's tormented by other seamstresses for being poor, and her meager salary barely pays rent, she refuses to give in. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen a high-stakes contest for a coveted protégée role is announced, Angélique will do whatever is necessary to win--even if it means resorting to deadly measures. What's a little arsenic between coworkers? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Angélique outshines--and outlives--the competition, her newfound privilege and power are weaponized against those who destroyed her family. Will she conquer the world of high fashion to claim her rightful place as Paris's best designer, or will the cost of ambition be too high?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Erica Ridley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Delacorte Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/10\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.70w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593897669\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Young Adult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2025 pg. 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2025 pg. 92\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eErica Ridley\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of witty, feel-good historical romance novels, included The Wild Wynchesters series. When she's not reading or writing romances, Erica can be found eating couscous in Morocco, getting hopelessly lost in the middle of Budapest, or zip-lining through rainforests in Costa Rica, where she currently resides. \u003ci\u003eThe Protégée \u003c\/i\u003eis her YA debut.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Erica Ridley \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47281319411869,"sku":"9780593897669","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_cfd18c2a-b956-4cba-8570-37c49fa7f00d.jpg?v=1759929239","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-protzsgzse-9780593897669","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}