The Disability Book Archive

[ID: A book cover. The title “A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue” is written down the length of the cover in large green writing with a yellow outline. The author’s name “Mackenzi Lee” is written at the bottom in smaller green and yellow text. A quote from Heidi Hellig at the top of the cover reads “A dizzying, dazzling, and roguishly romantic romp” in small yellow capitals. The background is dark. In the centre, a large image of a white man with curled light hair. He is wearing a black coat, a brown patterned overcoat and a white undershirt with long sleeves and lace cuffs. /end]

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Content Warning:

• Homophobia
• Racism
• Ableism
• References to Suicide
• Abusive Parent
• Alcoholism
• Violence
• Child Abuse
• Alcohol Consumption
• Sexism
• Injury/Injury Detail
• Kidnapping and Hostage Situation

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Summary:

Henry “Monty” Montague was born and bred to be a gentleman, but he was never one to be tamed. The finest boarding schools in England and the constant disapproval of his father haven’t been able to curb any of his roguish passions—not for gambling halls, late nights spent with a bottle of spirits, or waking up in the arms of women or men.

But as Monty embarks on his Grand Tour of Europe, his quest for a life filled with pleasure and vice is in danger of coming to an end. Not only does his father expect him to take over the family’s estate upon his return, but Monty is also nursing an impossible crush on his best friend and traveling companion, Percy.

Still it isn’t in Monty’s nature to give up. Even with his younger sister, Felicity, in tow, he vows to make this yearlong escapade one last hedonistic hurrah and flirt with Percy from Paris to Rome. But when one of Monty’s reckless decisions turns their trip abroad into a harrowing manhunt that spans across Europe, it calls into question everything he knows, including his relationship with the boy he adores.

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Notes:

This is the first book in the Montague Siblings series.

There is an audiobook.

There is an ebook. There is a kindle edition.

Award this boom has been recognised for:

• New England Book Award (winner)
• Stonewall Book Award for Children’s & Young Adult Literature 2018 (nominee)
• Rhode Island Teen Book Award 2019 (nominee)
• Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult Fiction 2017 (nominee)

This book is a New York Times and ABA bestseller. It was also a 2018 Stonewall Honor Book.

Here is a link to the author’s website.

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Archivist Comments:

I’ve been meaning to add this book for months and have just never gotten around to it. But! I’ve been slacking, and I’m making a conscious effort to pick up the pace a bit with the book entries, so it is finally here!

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